Garibaldi
Often used for its versatile qualities, Garibaldi remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#86979A
LRV
29.53
Garibaldi's Color Strip
Garibaldi is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip Artisan29 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Garibaldi in Real Rooms
Garibaldi has a medium LRV of 29.53 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Garibaldi 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.
The walls here show Garibaldi in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Garibaldi 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.
A bedroom painted in Garibaldi — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Garibaldi in honest, natural light.
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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. Garibaldi does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
See Garibaldi in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Garibaldi 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.
A foyer painted in Garibaldi sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Garibaldi's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Garibaldi 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Garibaldi holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Garibaldi 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.
See how Garibaldi holds up in a real living room setting.
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