Quartz
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Quartz remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E1D9CF
LRV
70.14
Quartz's Color Strip
Quartz is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Artisan7 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Quartz in Real Rooms
Quartz has a high LRV of 70.14 — 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. Quartz holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Quartz gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Quartz 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.
Quartz sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Quartz in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Quartz 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.
Quartz on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Quartz 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.
Quartz in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Quartz in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Quartz 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.
Quartz on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Quartz 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.
Quartz on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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