Yolk
Yolk is a versatile and reflective paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#EDC80C
LRV
60.00
Yolk's Color Strip
Yolk is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 72 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Yolk in Real Rooms
Yolk has a high LRV of 60 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Yolk 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.
Yolk gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Yolk 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.
Yolk sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Yolk in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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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. Yolk does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Yolk on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Yolk 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.
Yolk in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Yolk in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Yolk 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.
Yolk on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Yolk 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.
Yolk on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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