Greybeard
Greybeard 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
#696D6F
LRV
15.00
Greybeard's Color Strip
Greybeard is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between London Road and Black Licorice. The strip spans from Felicity at the lightest end to Black Licorice at the deepest. Strip 170 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Greybeard in Real Rooms
Greybeard has a low LRV of 15 — 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. Greybeard holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Greybeard in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Greybeard 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.
Greybeard in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Greybeard fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Greybeard 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.
Greybeard adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Greybeard 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.
Greybeard on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Greybeard in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Greybeard 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.
Greybeard keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Greybeard 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.
Greybeard brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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