Job's Tears
Job's Tears 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
#006381
LRV
10.00
Job's Tears's Color Strip
Job's Tears is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 136, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Job's Tears in Real Rooms
Job's Tears has a low LRV of 10 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Job's Tears brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Job's Tears gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Job's Tears creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Job's Tears sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Job's Tears in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Job's Tears is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Job's Tears on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
See how Job's Tears is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Job's Tears in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Job's Tears in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Job's Tears in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Job's Tears on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Job's Tears acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Job's Tears on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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