Russula
We've categorized Russula 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
#846D4C
LRV
16.36
Russula's Color Strip
Russula is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bolete and Pine Nut. The strip spans from Barn Board at the lightest end to Walking on Water at the deepest. Color strip Ex38 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Russula in Real Rooms
Russula has a low LRV of 16.36 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Russula 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.
The walls here show Russula in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Russula 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.
A bedroom painted in Russula — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Russula in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Russula 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.
See Russula in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Russula 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.
A foyer painted in Russula sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Russula's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Russula 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Russula holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Russula 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.
See how Russula holds up in a real living room setting.
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