The Fort
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, The Fort remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#777063
LRV
16.41
The Fort's Color Strip
The Fort is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Ex3 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
The Fort in Real Rooms
The Fort has a low LRV of 16.41 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. The Fort holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The Fort in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in The Fort rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
The Fort in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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The Fort fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, The Fort provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
The Fort adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, The Fort adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
The Fort on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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The Fort in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The Fort is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
The Fort keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
The Fort provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
The Fort brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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