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Hammerhead

We've categorized Hammerhead as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#A6A8A5

LRV

38.83

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Light Reflectance Value
38.83
Medium
Collection

Hammerhead's Color Strip

Hammerhead is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dark Navy and Mountain Ash. The strip spans from Dark Navy at the lightest end to Pacific Dogwood at the deepest. As part of strip Ex24, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Hammerhead in Real Rooms

Hammerhead has a medium-high LRV of 38.83 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Hammerhead on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

Hammerhead gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.

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2 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to Hammerhead in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Hammerhead sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.

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Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Hammerhead in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.

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1 Dining Room Photo

Hammerhead in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

Hammerhead on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.

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2 Misc Photos

Hammerhead shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Foyer

Hammerhead in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.

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Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Sun Room

Hammerhead in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.

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1 Kitchen Photo

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Hammerhead manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

Hammerhead on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.

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1 Living Room Photo

The beauty of Hammerhead in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Hammerhead EX163 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

Hammerhead on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.

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Color Codes

HEX#A6A8A5
RGB166, 168, 165
HSL100° 2% 65%
CIE LabL: 68.6 a: -1.3 b: 1.3
XYZX: 36.52 Y: 38.83 Z: 41.16
StripEx24 pos. 2