Cape Verde
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Cape Verde remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams 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
#01554F
LRV
6.80
Cape Verde's Color Strip
Cape Verde is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 170 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Cape Verde in Real Rooms
Cape Verde has a low LRV of 6.8 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, misc and bathroom.
2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Cape Verde with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Cape Verde Bedroom
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Sherwin Williams Cape Verde Bedroom
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Cape Verde takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Sw Cape Verde Living Room
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Cape Verde prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Painted Furniture
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Sherwin Williams Cape Verde Review
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3 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Cape Verde 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.
Sherwin Williams Cape Verde Bathroom Vanity
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Cape Verde Bathroom Vanity
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Bathroom Vanity
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