Rutherford
We've categorized Rutherford 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
#907855
LRV
20.00
Rutherford's Color Strip
Rutherford is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 20 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Rutherford in Real Rooms
Rutherford has a medium LRV of 20 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Rutherford 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.
Rutherford in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Rutherford 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.
Rutherford in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Rutherford fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Rutherford 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.
Rutherford adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Rutherford 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.
Rutherford on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Rutherford in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Rutherford 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.
Rutherford keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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