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The only paint finishes you need
Our Wall and Trim paint is suited for a variety of interior surfaces. Create dimension by pairing eggshell walls with semi-gloss trim for a sophisticated look that’s totally designer-approved.
Wall Paint
(Perfect Eggshell finish)
A beautiful, barely-there sheen.
Best for:
Walls but works for any interior surface.
Trim Paint
(Subtle Semi-gloss finish)
A subtly radiant sheen.
Best for:
Trim, doors, cabinets and high-use areas like mudrooms.
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Coffee Date shifts dramatically between natural and artificial light, which is part of its appeal. In warm, direct sunlight, it reads as a full, rich chocolate brown. In cooler or indirect light, and at different times of day, it can reveal subtle navy or plum undertones rather than going red. Because this is a deep, complex color that moves so much with the light, sampling in the actual space and viewing it morning to evening before committing to a full gallon is strongly recommended, which is why Clare offers peel-and-stick swatches.
For shades adjacent to Coffee Date, consider Dirty Chai, which reads as a lighter, warmer nutty brown, or Irony, which is a deep charcoal gray rather than a brown. For an even deeper near-black with warmth, Blackish leans espresso-dark. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches make it easy to compare these deep tones side by side in your space before committing.
Clare paint is formulated to provide excellent coverage in two coats. For painting over an existing color that is lighter than the new shade, one coat may suffice. Clare paint is self-priming, so a separate primer coat is typically not required on previously painted surfaces in good condition.
North-facing rooms receive indirect, cooler light throughout the day, which can make cool-toned paint colors appear flatter or grayer than expected. Warm-toned paints, particularly those in the greige, warm white, and warm neutral families, perform best in north-facing rooms by counteracting the coolness of the light. High-LRV colors also help brighten spaces that lack direct sun.
LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value. It measures how much light a paint color reflects on a scale from 0 (absolute black, absorbs all light) to 100 (pure white, reflects all light). Colors with higher LRV values make rooms feel brighter and more open; colors with lower LRV values feel richer and more dramatic. As a general guideline, LRV 50 and above works well in most rooms and lighting conditions. For rooms with limited natural light, prioritizing colors with LRV 55 or higher helps maintain a bright, welcoming feel.
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Fantastic paint and colors
I love the color, and the no smell so I can paint in the winter.
I love this deep brown hue. It’s a unique option and lends a gorgeous depth and drama to a space. It changes wildly throughout the day, depending on quality of sunlight coming in, which I think is neat. It can look slightly purple or navy at certain times of day, which I prefer over it skewing red or greigey. The richness and subtle blue tones in this brown keep it from looking dated or getting into her olde log cabin territory. Highly recommend for anyone on the fence about taking the plunge into such a bold, dark choice. Using it as an accent wall in a small bedroom and it makes the room feel larger, not claustrophobic!
For reference, this photo shows it paired with “penthouse” used on the other walls, in the early afternoon in a north facing room that gets indirect natural light, no lamps/artificial lighting on in this photo.
An almost black brown, seriously so pretty
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Whether you’re looking for the perfect white paint or a bold moody wall color, we’ve got you covered with the best paint colors for every style and every space. With fewer, better colors, and expert advice to guide you, we make it easy to choose a paint color with confidence. Transform your space with a fresh coat of Clare and get everything you need to paint, delivered.

