Gold Strand
Gold Strand is a bright and airy paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#F2DFA8
LRV
75.00
Gold Strand's Color Strip
Gold Strand is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Martica and Glistening. The strip spans from Annabel at the lightest end to Sin City at the deepest. Color strip 71 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Gold Strand in Real Rooms
Gold Strand has a high LRV of 75 — 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. Gold Strand holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Gold Strand in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Gold Strand 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.
A bedroom painted in Gold Strand — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Gold Strand in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Gold Strand 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.
See Gold Strand in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Gold Strand 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.
A foyer painted in Gold Strand sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Gold Strand's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Gold Strand 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Gold Strand holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Gold Strand 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.
See how Gold Strand holds up in a real living room setting.
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