Cathedral Gray
Cathedral Gray begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#acaaa7LRV
40.44
Cathedral Gray in Rooms
Follow Cathedral Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 16 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines can draw different notes from Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets painted Cathedral Gray add sophisticated depth to the cooking space.
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Sleek cabinetry in Cathedral Gray transforms the kitchen with neutral elegance.
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Lower cabinet fronts in Cathedral Gray ground the kitchen design beautifully.
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4 Bathroom Photos
The 4 bathroom images turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bathroom vanity painted Cathedral Gray brings cool-toned sophistication to morning routines.
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Wall color Cathedral Gray creates a spa-like atmosphere in the bathroom.
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Vanity drawers in Cathedral Gray complement white subway tile effortlessly.
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Painted vanity in Cathedral Gray anchors the bathroom with understated style.
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6 Misc Photos
Viewed across 6 misc images in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 40.4 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bedroom walls in Cathedral Gray provide a soothing backdrop for children's spaces.
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2 Living Room Photos
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the movement from window light to lamplight and upholstery, timber, art and metal accents guide the final sample decision.
Hallway trim and walls in Cathedral Gray create seamless visual flow.
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Living room walls in Cathedral Gray enhance both natural and artificial lighting.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) moves through 1 dining room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Dining room walls in Cathedral Gray set an intimate, sophisticated mood.
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Similar Colors
With LRVs of 42 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Sparrow reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 40 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 53 vs 40, Natural Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 21, Cathedral Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 40 vs 22, Cathedral Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 15, Cathedral Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 9, Cathedral Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Introducing Behr Cathedral Gray PPU18-14, a versatile and sophisticated color that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This warm gray tone complements a wide range of colors, making it a perfect choice for both modern and traditional interiors. Pair Cathedral Gray with crisp white accents and natural wood tones for a timeless look, or add pops of navy blue or soft blush for a contemporary twist. Whether used as a main wall color or for accent pieces, Cathedral Gray brings a sense of calm and refinement to any room. 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