Iron Clad
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Iron Clad remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#494A47
LRV
6.77
Iron Clad's Color Strip
Iron Clad is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Ex31 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Iron Clad in Real Rooms
Iron Clad has a low LRV of 6.77 — 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. Iron Clad holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Iron Clad gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Iron Clad 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.
Iron Clad sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Iron Clad in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Iron Clad 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.
Iron Clad on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Iron Clad 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.
Iron Clad in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Iron Clad in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Iron Clad 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.
Iron Clad on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Iron Clad 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.
Iron Clad on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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