Refined
We've categorized Refined as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C1B58F
LRV
47.00
Refined's Color Strip
Refined is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Castaway Beach and All Nighter. The strip spans from Tawny Daylilly at the lightest end to Grasslands at the deepest. Strip 12 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Refined in Real Rooms
Refined has a medium-high LRV of 47 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Refined and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Refined gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Refined reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Refined sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Refined in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Refined in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Refined on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Refined is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Refined in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Refined in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Refined provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Refined on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Refined anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Refined on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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