Science Experiment
Often used for its versatile qualities, Science Experiment remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#96A440
LRV
34.00
Science Experiment's Color Strip
Science Experiment is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 116, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Science Experiment in Real Rooms
Science Experiment has a medium LRV of 34 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Science Experiment with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Science Experiment gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Science Experiment with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Science Experiment sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Science Experiment in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Science Experiment has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Science Experiment on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Science Experiment prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Science Experiment in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Science Experiment in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Science Experiment adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Science Experiment on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Science Experiment works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Science Experiment on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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