Oxblood
Oxblood 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
#543332
LRV
4.48
Oxblood's Color Strip
Oxblood is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Russet and Willow Mist. The strip spans from Heather at the lightest end to Willow Mist at the deepest. Color strip Ex27 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Oxblood in Real Rooms
Oxblood has a low LRV of 4.48 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Oxblood holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Oxblood in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Oxblood 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 Oxblood — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Oxblood in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Oxblood 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 Oxblood in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Oxblood 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 Oxblood sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Oxblood's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Oxblood 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 Oxblood holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Oxblood 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 Oxblood holds up in a real living room setting.
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