Empower
We've categorized Empower as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#B35250
LRV
16.00
Empower's Color Strip
Empower is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Porcelain Rose and The Ego Has Landed. The strip spans from Tartlet at the lightest end to The Ego Has Landed at the deepest. Strip 31 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Empower in Real Rooms
Empower has a low LRV of 16 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Empower in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Empower in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Empower really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Empower in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Empower fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Empower does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Empower adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Empower in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Empower on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Empower in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Empower provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Empower keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Empower creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Empower brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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