
Rich Ground
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Rich Ground (EX182) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#473A36
LRV
4.63
Rich Ground's Color Strip
Rich Ground is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip Ex26 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Rich Ground in Real Rooms
Rich Ground has a low LRV of 4.63 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Rich Ground can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

The walls here show Rich Ground in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Rich Ground has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

A bedroom painted in Rich Ground — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Rich Ground in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Rich Ground encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.

See Rich Ground in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Rich Ground provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

A foyer painted in Rich Ground sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Rich Ground's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Rich Ground adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.

This kitchen scene shows how Rich Ground holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Rich Ground is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

See how Rich Ground holds up in a real living room setting.
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