Pacific Yew
We've categorized Pacific Yew as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#4C3730
LRV
4.48
Pacific Yew's Color Strip
Pacific Yew is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Ponderosa Pine and Long Beach. The strip spans from Whiskey Jack at the lightest end to Long Beach at the deepest. Strip Ex36 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Pacific Yew in Real Rooms
Pacific Yew has a low LRV of 4.48 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Pacific Yew 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.
The walls here show Pacific Yew in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Pacific Yew 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.
A bedroom painted in Pacific Yew — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Pacific Yew in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Pacific Yew, 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.
See Pacific Yew in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Pacific Yew, 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.
A foyer painted in Pacific Yew sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Pacific Yew's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Pacific Yew 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Pacific Yew holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Pacific Yew. 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.
See how Pacific Yew holds up in a real living room setting.
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