Waxen Moon
Often used for its versatile qualities, Waxen Moon remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#B5884D
LRV
28.00
Waxen Moon's Color Strip
Waxen Moon is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 47 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Waxen Moon in Real Rooms
Waxen Moon has a medium LRV of 28 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Waxen Moon and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Waxen Moon in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Waxen Moon reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Waxen Moon in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Waxen Moon fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Waxen Moon in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Waxen Moon adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Waxen Moon is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Waxen Moon on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Waxen Moon in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Waxen Moon provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Waxen Moon keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Waxen Moon anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Waxen Moon brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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