Monk's Cloth
Monk's Cloth 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
#746A5C
LRV
15.00
Monk's Cloth's Color Strip
Monk's Cloth is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Camel's Hump and Brown Suede. The strip spans from Herare White at the lightest end to Brown Suede at the deepest. Strip 177 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Monk's Cloth in Real Rooms
Monk's Cloth has a low LRV of 15 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Monk's Cloth provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Monk's Cloth gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Monk's Cloth is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Monk's Cloth sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Monk's Cloth in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Monk's Cloth, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Monk's Cloth on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Monk's Cloth, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Monk's Cloth in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Monk's Cloth in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Monk's Cloth in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Monk's Cloth on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Monk's Cloth. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Monk's Cloth on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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