Heart Wood
We've categorized Heart Wood as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 11 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#9b8987
LRV
28.00
Heart Wood in Real Rooms
Heart Wood has a medium LRV of 28 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
11 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Heart Wood on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
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Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (35 vs 28) makes Steel Symphony 3 the marginally brighter of the two.
Snail Trail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 28), opening up a space where Heart Wood encloses it.