Fair Maiden
Fair Maiden is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#A9B6A8
LRV
46.00
Fair Maiden's Color Strip
Fair Maiden is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Favored One and Heavenly Garden. The strip spans from Feather Fern at the lightest end to Pleasant Hill at the deepest. Strip 98 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Fair Maiden in Real Rooms
Fair Maiden has a medium-high LRV of 46 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Fair Maiden 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.
Fair Maiden in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Fair Maiden 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.
Fair Maiden in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Fair Maiden fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Fair Maiden, 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.
Fair Maiden adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Fair Maiden, 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.
Fair Maiden on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Fair Maiden in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Fair Maiden 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.
Fair Maiden keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Fair Maiden. 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.
Fair Maiden brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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