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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Bedroom walls in Cape Verde establish a serene, sophisticated cool-toned retreat.
@dyslexicdecorator
Walls painted Cape Verde bring calm, elegant depth to this peaceful bedroom.
@our_midnight_haven
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.
Living room walls in Cape Verde create a refined, tranquil atmosphere.
@doughtydetails
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.
Furniture piece in Cape Verde adds cool sophistication and visual interest.
@bbfrosch
Paint choice Cape Verde delivers serene, refined elegance throughout.
@our_midnight_haven
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.
Bathroom vanity in Cape Verde provides a spa-like, elegant focal point.
@a.kir.b
Vanity painted Cape Verde brings cool elegance to this serene bathroom.
@someold.somenew
Vanity finished Cape Verde creates a sophisticated, calming bathroom centerpiece.
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