Slate
With a focus on versatile tones, Slate (CA090) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#8A847B
LRV
23.34
Slate's Color Strip
Slate is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Concrete and Warm Grey. The strip spans from Boardwalk at the lightest end to Warm Grey at the deepest. Color strip Artisan13 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Slate in Real Rooms
Slate has a medium LRV of 23.34 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Slate in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Slate in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Slate really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Slate in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Slate fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Slate does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Slate adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Slate in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Slate on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Slate in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Slate provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Slate keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Slate creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Slate brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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