Hemlock
Hemlock 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
#525F52
LRV
10.59
Hemlock's Color Strip
Hemlock is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cypress and Moonstone. The strip spans from Silver Glass at the lightest end to Sage at the deepest. Strip Artisan26 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Hemlock in Real Rooms
Hemlock has a low LRV of 10.59 — 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. Hemlock holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Hemlock in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Hemlock 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.
Hemlock in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Hemlock fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Hemlock 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.
Hemlock adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Hemlock 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.
Hemlock on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Hemlock in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Hemlock 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.
Hemlock keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Hemlock 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.
Hemlock brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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