In Good Taste
Often used for its versatile qualities, In Good Taste 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
#8E9CA7
LRV
33.00
In Good Taste's Color Strip
In Good Taste is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between In the Blue and Ocean Storms. The strip spans from Ocean Crest at the lightest end to Midnight Magic at the deepest. Color strip 125 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
In Good Taste in Real Rooms
In Good Taste has a medium LRV of 33 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, In Good Taste provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
In Good Taste gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, In Good Taste is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
In Good Taste sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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In Good Taste in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing In Good Taste, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
In Good Taste on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in In Good Taste, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
In Good Taste in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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In Good Taste in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In Good Taste in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
In Good Taste on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as In Good Taste. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
In Good Taste on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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