Film Noir
Film Noir 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
#524641
LRV
6.00
Film Noir's Color Strip
Film Noir is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 1 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Film Noir in Real Rooms
Film Noir has a low LRV of 6 — 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. Film Noir holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Film Noir in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Film Noir 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.
Film Noir in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Film Noir fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Film Noir 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.
Film Noir adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Film Noir 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.
Film Noir on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Film Noir in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Film Noir 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.
Film Noir keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Film Noir 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.
Film Noir brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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