Remaining Embers
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Remaining Embers remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#8D5644
LRV
13.00
Remaining Embers's Color Strip
Remaining Embers is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 65 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Remaining Embers in Real Rooms
Remaining Embers has a low LRV of 13 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Remaining Embers in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
The walls here show Remaining Embers in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Remaining Embers really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A bedroom painted in Remaining Embers — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Remaining Embers in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Remaining Embers does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
See Remaining Embers in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Remaining Embers in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
A foyer painted in Remaining Embers sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Remaining Embers's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Remaining Embers provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
This kitchen scene shows how Remaining Embers holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Remaining Embers creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
See how Remaining Embers holds up in a real living room setting.
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