Peppercorn
We've categorized Peppercorn 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
#3F3C35
LRV
4.55
Peppercorn's Color Strip
Peppercorn is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Antique Brass and Braided Wool. The strip spans from Soot at the lightest end to Pewter at the deepest. Browsing strip Ex14 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Peppercorn in Real Rooms
Peppercorn has a low LRV of 4.55 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Peppercorn on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
The walls here show Peppercorn in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Peppercorn in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A bedroom painted in Peppercorn — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Peppercorn in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Peppercorn in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
See Peppercorn in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Peppercorn shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
A foyer painted in Peppercorn sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Peppercorn's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Peppercorn manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Peppercorn holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Peppercorn in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
See how Peppercorn holds up in a real living room setting.
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