Summer Memory
Summer Memory is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#DC8971
LRV
35.00
Summer Memory's Color Strip
Summer Memory is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stucco Wall and Sun's Rage. The strip spans from Pale Shrimp at the lightest end to Carrot Cake at the deepest. Strip 66 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Summer Memory in Real Rooms
Summer Memory has a medium LRV of 35 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Summer Memory 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.
The walls here show Summer Memory in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Summer Memory 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.
A bedroom painted in Summer Memory — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Summer Memory in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Summer Memory, 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.
See Summer Memory in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Summer Memory, 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.
A foyer painted in Summer Memory sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Summer Memory's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Summer Memory 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Summer Memory holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Summer Memory. 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.
See how Summer Memory holds up in a real living room setting.
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