Jaws
Jaws 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
#737368
LRV
16.91
Jaws's Color Strip
Jaws is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Monterey Grey and Stonehedge. The strip spans from Blustery Day at the lightest end to Grey Jay at the deepest. Strip Ex30 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Jaws in Real Rooms
Jaws has a low LRV of 16.91 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Jaws in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Jaws gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Jaws really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Jaws sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Jaws in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Jaws does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Jaws on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Jaws in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Jaws in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Jaws in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Jaws provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Jaws on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Jaws creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Jaws on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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