Fresh Start
Fresh Start is a versatile and reflective paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#CFD4A6
LRV
64.00
Fresh Start's Color Strip
Fresh Start is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Clean Air and Misty Valley. The strip spans from Tender Shoot at the lightest end to Green Glow at the deepest. Strip 111 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Fresh Start in Real Rooms
Fresh Start has a high LRV of 64 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Fresh Start holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Fresh Start gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Fresh Start 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.
Fresh Start sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Fresh Start in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Fresh Start 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.
Fresh Start on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Fresh Start 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.
Fresh Start in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Fresh Start in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Fresh Start 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.
Fresh Start on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Fresh Start 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.
Fresh Start on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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