Evolution
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Evolution (0130) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#76554A
LRV
11.00
Evolution's Color Strip
Evolution is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 9 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Evolution in Real Rooms
Evolution has a low LRV of 11 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Evolution 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.
Evolution gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Evolution 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.
Evolution sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Evolution in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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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. Evolution does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Evolution on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Evolution 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.
Evolution in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Evolution in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Evolution 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.
Evolution on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Evolution 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.
Evolution on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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