Flan
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Flan remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E1C9AC
LRV
61.00
Flan's Color Strip
Flan is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sunday Gloves and Crowned One. The strip spans from Sunday Gloves at the lightest end to Rare Happening at the deepest. Color strip 14 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Flan in Real Rooms
Flan has a high LRV of 61 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Flan in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Flan in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Flan really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Flan in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Flan fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Flan does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Flan adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Flan in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Flan on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Flan in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Flan provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Flan keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Flan creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Flan brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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