Hemp
Often used for its versatile qualities, Hemp 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
#A79A83
LRV
32.97
Hemp's Color Strip
Hemp is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pumpkin Seed and Fennel Seed. The strip spans from Pumpkin Seed at the lightest end to China Clay at the deepest. Browsing strip Artisan22 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Hemp in Real Rooms
Hemp has a medium LRV of 32.97 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Hemp 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.
The walls here show Hemp in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Hemp 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.
A bedroom painted in Hemp — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Hemp in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Hemp 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.
See Hemp in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Hemp 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.
A foyer painted in Hemp sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Hemp's true character in this bright sun room.
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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. Hemp manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Hemp holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Hemp 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.
See how Hemp holds up in a real living room setting.
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