Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice is a bright and airy paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#EEEFE8
LRV
85.74
Sticky Rice in Real Rooms
Sticky Rice has a high LRV of 85.74 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Sticky Rice 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.
The walls here show Sticky Rice in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Sticky Rice 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.
A bedroom painted in Sticky Rice — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Sticky Rice in honest, natural light.
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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. Sticky Rice does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
See Sticky Rice in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Sticky Rice 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.
A foyer painted in Sticky Rice sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Sticky Rice's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Sticky Rice 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Sticky Rice holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Sticky Rice 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.
See how Sticky Rice holds up in a real living room setting.
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