Tarnished Silver
Tarnished Silver is a genuinely dark paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5A5C5C
LRV
10.60
Tarnished Silver's Color Strip
Tarnished Silver is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Horizon Grey and Forged Iron. The strip spans from Banister at the lightest end to Light Grey at the deepest. Browsing strip Ex33 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Tarnished Silver in Real Rooms
Tarnished Silver has a low LRV of 10.6 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Tarnished Silver brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Tarnished Silver in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Tarnished Silver creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Tarnished Silver in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Tarnished Silver fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Tarnished Silver is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Tarnished Silver adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
See how Tarnished Silver is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Tarnished Silver on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Tarnished Silver in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Tarnished Silver in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Tarnished Silver keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Tarnished Silver acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Tarnished Silver brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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