Land Before Time
Land Before Time is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#8E8363
LRV
24.00
Land Before Time's Color Strip
Land Before Time is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Green Sleeves and Georgia on My Mind. The strip spans from Twinkle Twinkle at the lightest end to Georgia on My Mind at the deepest. Color strip 105 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Land Before Time in Real Rooms
Land Before Time has a medium LRV of 24 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Land Before Time and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Land Before Time in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Land Before Time reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Land Before Time in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Land Before Time fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Land Before Time in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Land Before Time adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Land Before Time is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Land Before Time on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Land Before Time in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Land Before Time provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Land Before Time keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Land Before Time anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Land Before Time brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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