Evening Star
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Evening Star 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
#FFD368
LRV
70.00
Evening Star's Color Strip
Evening Star is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rich Glow and Mac N Cheese. The strip spans from Ivory Coast at the lightest end to I Love To Boogie at the deepest. Strip 48 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Evening Star in Real Rooms
Evening Star has a high LRV of 70 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Evening Star 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.
The walls here show Evening Star in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Evening Star 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.
A bedroom painted in Evening Star — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Evening Star in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Evening Star, 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.
See Evening Star in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Evening Star, 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.
A foyer painted in Evening Star sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Evening Star's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Evening Star 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Evening Star holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Evening Star. 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.
See how Evening Star holds up in a real living room setting.
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