Slate Stone
Often used for its versatile qualities, Slate Stone 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
#AEB5AD
LRV
46.00
Slate Stone's Color Strip
Slate Stone is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pale Loden and Dowager. The strip spans from Numero Uno at the lightest end to Deep Shadow at the deepest. Strip 173 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Slate Stone in Real Rooms
Slate Stone has a medium-high LRV of 46 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Slate Stone 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.
Slate Stone in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Slate Stone 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.
Slate Stone in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Slate Stone 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 Slate Stone, 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.
Slate Stone adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Slate Stone, 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.
Slate Stone on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Slate Stone in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Slate Stone 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.
Slate Stone 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 Slate Stone. 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.
Slate Stone brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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