Earthenware
Often used for its versatile qualities, Earthenware 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
#938373
LRV
23.67
Earthenware's Color Strip
Earthenware is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Agate and Leather. The strip spans from Agate at the lightest end to Burlap at the deepest. As part of strip Artisan10, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Earthenware in Real Rooms
Earthenware has a medium LRV of 23.67 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Earthenware with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
The walls here show Earthenware in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Earthenware with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A bedroom painted in Earthenware — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Earthenware in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Earthenware has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
See Earthenware in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Earthenware prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
A foyer painted in Earthenware sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Earthenware's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Earthenware adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
This kitchen scene shows how Earthenware holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Earthenware works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
See how Earthenware holds up in a real living room setting.
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