Exotica
Exotica is a genuinely dark paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#7F4E59
LRV
11.00
Exotica's Color Strip
Exotica is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Prosperity and Kung Fu. The strip spans from Hosanna at the lightest end to Kung Fu at the deepest. Strip 41 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Exotica in Real Rooms
Exotica has a low LRV of 11 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Exotica holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Exotica in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Exotica rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Exotica in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Exotica fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Exotica provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Exotica adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Exotica adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Exotica on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Exotica in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Exotica is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Exotica keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Exotica provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Exotica brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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