Fedora
Fedora 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
#655B4F
LRV
10.81
Fedora's Color Strip
Fedora is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Autumn Harvest and Wicker. The strip spans from Summerfallow at the lightest end to Burlywood at the deepest. Strip Ex10 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Fedora in Real Rooms
Fedora has a low LRV of 10.81 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Fedora 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 Fedora in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Fedora 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 Fedora — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Fedora 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 Fedora, 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 Fedora in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Fedora, 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 Fedora sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Fedora's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Fedora 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 Fedora holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Fedora. 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 Fedora holds up in a real living room setting.
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