Dusty Boots
Often used for its versatile qualities, Dusty Boots remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#9C9180
LRV
28.88
Dusty Boots's Color Strip
Dusty Boots is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Ex15 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Dusty Boots in Real Rooms
Dusty Boots has a medium LRV of 28.88 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Dusty Boots provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Dusty Boots in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Dusty Boots is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Dusty Boots in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Dusty Boots fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Dusty Boots, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Dusty Boots adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Dusty Boots, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Dusty Boots on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Dusty Boots in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Dusty Boots in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Dusty Boots keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Dusty Boots. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Dusty Boots brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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