Gladiola
Often used for its versatile qualities, Gladiola remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#D54F43
LRV
20.29
Gladiola in Real Rooms
Gladiola has a medium LRV of 20.29 — 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.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Gladiola is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
cottagecore front door featuring Gladiola by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Gladiola in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Gladiola in a neutral home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Gladiola in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Gladiola paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Gladiola creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Gladiola
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Gladiola has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Gladiola — traditional bathroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Gladiola provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Gladiola — classy kitchen
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Gladiola provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Gladiola color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Gladiola acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
A elegant living room painted in Gladiola
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Gladiola provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
contemporary patio featuring Gladiola by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Gladiola provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Gladiola paint in a neutral mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 78 vs 20, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Blithe Blue reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 20), opening up a space where Gladiola encloses it.
Cloudburst reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 34 vs 20, Baby Blue Eyes is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Coral Reef the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 20) makes Lei Flower the marginally brighter of the two.
Rejuvenate reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ravishing Coral reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 20), opening up a space where Gladiola encloses it.
Darker Colors
Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.