Cornwall Slate
With a focus on versatile tones, Cornwall Slate (9131) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 19 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#949488
LRV
29.13
Cornwall Slate's Color Strip
Cornwall Slate is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rare Gray and Link Gray. The strip spans from Aloof Gray at the lightest end to Cast Iron at the deepest. Strip 216 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Cornwall Slate in Real Rooms
Cornwall Slate has a medium LRV of 29.13 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen cabinets, living room, bedroom, house and bathroom.
2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Cornwall Slate provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Bedroom walls painted in Cornwall Slate create calm sophistication.
@thebrigdenhouse
Accent wall in Cornwall Slate adds depth to the space.
@mikalynneinteriors
10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Cornwall Slate brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Cornwall Slate offer timeless elegance.
@j.a.culpepper
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Cornwall Slate 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.
Living room walls in Cornwall Slate establish elegant atmosphere.
@mikalynneinteriors
3 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Cornwall Slate 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.
Bedroom painted Cornwall Slate feels serene and grounded.
@jackpowers84
Bedroom walls finished in Cornwall Slate provide restful backdrop.
@jackpowers84
Master bedroom wrapped in Cornwall Slate offers tranquil comfort.
@jackpowers84
1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Cornwall Slate has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Exterior siding painted Cornwall Slate gives the home polished presence.
@carbineandassociates
2 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Cornwall Slate has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bathroom walls in Cornwall Slate blend style with practicality.
@twilight_roofing
Bathroom finishes in Cornwall Slate suit any design aesthetic.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 29, Frosty White is decisively the brighter choice.
Gossamer Veil reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 29), opening up a space where Cornwall Slate encloses it.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 29, Frosty White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 30 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (32 vs 29) makes Acacia Haze the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 31 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 29) makes Rushing River the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Cornwall Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 29 vs 12, Cornwall Slate is decisively the brighter choice.
Cornwall Slate reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 4), opening up a space where Mountain Fig encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (35 vs 29) makes Vesper Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 29 vs 13, Cornwall Slate is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 29, Lady's Slipper is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Stamped Concrete reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gray Clouds reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 29), opening up a space where Cornwall Slate encloses it.
Rare Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Sensible Hue reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 29), opening up a space where Cornwall Slate encloses it.
Darker Colors
Cornwall Slate reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 13), opening up a space where Cast Iron encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 10, Cornwall Slate is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 29 vs 15, Cornwall Slate is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (29 vs 19) makes Cornwall Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Cornwall Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.