Fennel Seed
With a focus on versatile tones, Fennel Seed (CA150) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#9A8A6E
LRV
26.17
Fennel Seed's Color Strip
Fennel Seed is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hemp and Greenware. The strip spans from Pumpkin Seed at the lightest end to China Clay at the deepest. Strip Artisan22 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Fennel Seed in Real Rooms
Fennel Seed has a medium LRV of 26.17 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Fennel Seed with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Fennel Seed in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Fennel Seed with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Fennel Seed in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Fennel Seed fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Fennel Seed has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Fennel Seed adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Fennel Seed prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Fennel Seed on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Fennel Seed in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Fennel Seed adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Fennel Seed keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Fennel Seed works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Fennel Seed brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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