Old Grey Mare
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Old Grey Mare 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
#D9D6D3
LRV
68.00
Old Grey Mare's Color Strip
Old Grey Mare is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Venetian Wall and Paternoster. The strip spans from Venetian Wall at the lightest end to Gargoyle at the deepest. Color strip 167 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Old Grey Mare in Real Rooms
Old Grey Mare has a high LRV of 68 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Old Grey Mare holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Old Grey Mare in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Old Grey Mare 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.
A bedroom painted in Old Grey Mare — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Old Grey Mare in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Old Grey Mare 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.
See Old Grey Mare in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Old Grey Mare 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.
A foyer painted in Old Grey Mare sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Old Grey Mare's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Old Grey Mare 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Old Grey Mare holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Old Grey Mare 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.
See how Old Grey Mare holds up in a real living room setting.
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