Shale
Shale is a genuinely dark paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#595F60
LRV
11.15
Shale's Color Strip
Shale is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Spruce and Zinc. The strip spans from Patina at the lightest end to Rainfall at the deepest. Color strip Artisan28 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Shale in Real Rooms
Shale has a low LRV of 11.15 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Shale provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Shale in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Shale is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Shale in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Shale fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Shale, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Shale adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Shale, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Shale on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Shale in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Shale in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Shale keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Shale. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Shale brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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