Dried Grass
Dried Grass is a versatile and reflective paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#DCD6C1
LRV
68.00
Dried Grass's Color Strip
Dried Grass is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 11 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Dried Grass in Real Rooms
Dried Grass has a high LRV of 68 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Dried Grass holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Dried Grass in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Dried Grass rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Dried Grass in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Dried Grass fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Dried Grass provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Dried Grass adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Dried Grass adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Dried Grass on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Dried Grass in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Dried Grass is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Dried Grass keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Dried Grass provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Dried Grass brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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