Dragon's Breath
At first glance, Dragon's Breath belongs to the black family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. A red undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#55514ALRV
9.18
Dragon's Breath in Rooms
Follow Dragon's Breath from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 13 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 House Photos
Dragon's Breath (1547) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
House exterior finished in Dragon's Breath presents classic appeal.
@lakemartinbuilders
Home facade painted in Dragon's Breath stands out beautifully.
@crutchfieldcollective
Exterior siding in Dragon's Breath provides timeless curb presence.
@herbertpainting
House exterior walls in Dragon's Breath showcase enduring charm.
@crutchfieldcollective
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Catalog words such as Calming, Grounding, Moody offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels and countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring guide the final sample decision.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in Dragon's Breath adds unexpected sophistication.
@colorfulcupboardpainting
1 Bedroom Photo
Catalog words such as Calming, Grounding, Moody offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.
Bedroom walls finished in Dragon's Breath create a tranquil sanctuary.
@lifeatthegrange
5 Misc Photos
Viewed across 5 misc images in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, Dragon's Breath (1547) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 9.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Dresser painted in Dragon's Breath becomes a statement bedroom piece.
@a_betterstory
Furniture piece finished in Dragon's Breath transforms your bedroom decor.
@a_betterstory
Wood dresser painted Dragon's Breath showcases the color's versatility.
@a_betterstory
Dresser painted in Dragon's Breath adds character to your space.
@a_betterstory
Wall surfaces in Dragon's Breath bring understated elegance throughout.
@j.elleninteriors
2 Dining Room Photos
These 2 dining room images show how Dragon's Breath (1547) can sit beside timber, table linen, glass and artwork. Its red undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Dining room walls in Dragon's Breath create an inviting gathering space.
@j.elleninteriors
Dining room painted Dragon's Breath provides a sophisticated backdrop.
@j.elleninteriors
Coordinating Colors
Steam reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
Sweet Spring reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
Jute reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 22 vs 9, Normandy is decisively the brighter choice.
Feather Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
At LRV 24 vs 9, Bachelor Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 9, Chiswell Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 9, Mineral Alloy is decisively the brighter choice.
Coastline reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
At LRV 36 vs 9, Comet is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Windy City reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Deep Creek reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gargoyle reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Woodcliff Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (20 vs 9) makes Cromwell Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
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Manufacturer description
A deep, dark gray-brown that breathes drama into any space.