Meadowsweet
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Meadowsweet remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#CBC1AB
LRV
53.78
Meadowsweet's Color Strip
Meadowsweet is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cumin and Lemongrass. The strip spans from Cardamom at the lightest end to Ash Glaze at the deepest. Strip Artisan21 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Meadowsweet in Real Rooms
Meadowsweet has a medium-high LRV of 53.78 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Meadowsweet holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Meadowsweet gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Meadowsweet 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.
Meadowsweet sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Meadowsweet in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Meadowsweet 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.
Meadowsweet on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Meadowsweet 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.
Meadowsweet in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Meadowsweet in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Meadowsweet 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.
Meadowsweet on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Meadowsweet 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.
Meadowsweet on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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