Steel
There is more to Cloverdale Paint Steel (CA194) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 26.1 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 8 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
Hex
#868D8FLRV
26.10
Steel's Color Strip
Steel is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Zinc and Harbour Grey. The strip spans from Patina at the lightest end to Rainfall at the deepest. Strip Artisan28 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Steel in Rooms
Follow Steel from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
The 1 bathroom image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 26.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
The walls here show Steel in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Steel (CA194) brings its grey character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 26.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A bedroom painted in Steel — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Steel in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Steel (CA194) can change noticeably under natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
See Steel in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Steel (CA194) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 26.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.
A foyer painted in Steel sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Steel's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Steel (CA194). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
This kitchen scene shows how Steel holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Viewed across 1 living room image in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, Steel (CA194) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 26.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
See how Steel holds up in a real living room setting.
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