Empire Rose
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Empire Rose remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E6C6C3
LRV
62.00
Empire Rose's Color Strip
Empire Rose is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Summer Blush and O Fortuna. The strip spans from Summer Blush at the lightest end to Emperor's Robe at the deepest. Browsing strip 29 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Empire Rose in Real Rooms
Empire Rose has a high LRV of 62 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Empire Rose brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Empire Rose in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Empire Rose creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Empire Rose in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Empire Rose fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Empire Rose is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Empire Rose adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
See how Empire Rose is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Empire Rose on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Empire Rose in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Empire Rose in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Empire Rose keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Empire Rose acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Empire Rose brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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