Chanticleer
We've categorized Chanticleer as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#870000
LRV
5.15
Chanticleer in Real Rooms
Chanticleer has a low LRV of 5.15 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Chanticleer for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
scandinavian front door featuring Chanticleer by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Chanticleer in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A boho bedroom painted in Chanticleer
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Chanticleer is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Chanticleer paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Chanticleer with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Chanticleer — industrial bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Chanticleer provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
Sherwin-Williams Chanticleer in a minimalist home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Chanticleer is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Chanticleer paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Chanticleer is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A mid century living room painted in Chanticleer
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Chanticleer adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Chanticleer — bold kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Chanticleer holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
industrial patio featuring Chanticleer by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Chanticleer on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Chanticleer color — traditional house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 5), opening up a space where Chanticleer encloses it.
Pussywillow reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 5), opening up a space where Chanticleer encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Primary Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Red Prairie reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 49 vs 5, Undercool is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (9 vs 5) makes Connor's Lakefront the marginally brighter of the two.
Candid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 5), opening up a space where Chanticleer encloses it.
Major Blue reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 5), opening up a space where Chanticleer encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Clover is decisively the brighter choice.
Briny reflects far more light (LRV 17 vs 5), opening up a space where Chanticleer encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Primary Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.