Annapolis Gray
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Annapolis Gray (HC-176) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 18 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#C9BEAF
LRV
50.72
Annapolis Gray in Real Rooms
Annapolis Gray has a medium-high LRV of 50.72 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, bedroom, living room, misc and bathroom.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Annapolis Gray 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 painted in Annapolis Gray provide timeless elegance.
@paintyourkitchencabinets
Soft cabinetry in Annapolis Gray anchors this kitchen's refined aesthetic.
@woodpecker_woodworking
Cabinets finished in Annapolis Gray complement modern kitchen design.
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Kitchen cabinetry showcases the sophisticated depth of Annapolis Gray.
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Gray cabinetry in Annapolis Gray balances warmth and contemporary style.
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1 House Photo
Using Annapolis Gray on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Exterior siding in Annapolis Gray offers classic curb appeal.
@drs.inc
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Annapolis Gray 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 walls in Annapolis Gray establish a calming retreat space.
@jessbowshock
7 Living Room Photos
Annapolis Gray works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Living room walls wrapped in Annapolis Gray enhance natural light.
@wowgreatplace
3 Misc Photos
These photos show Annapolis Gray in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Door painted in Annapolis Gray makes a subtle architectural statement.
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Trim details in Annapolis Gray add architectural interest throughout.
@broadoak.farm
Wall surface in Annapolis Gray delivers consistent neutral sophistication.
@mgspainting
1 Bathroom Photo
Annapolis Gray is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom walls in Annapolis Gray create a spa-like atmosphere.
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Coordinating Colors
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 7), opening up a space where Mink encloses it.
At LRV 77 vs 51, Soft Chamois is decisively the brighter choice.
Feather Down reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 51), opening up a space where Annapolis Gray encloses it.
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 10), opening up a space where Newburyport Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Smokey Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 51 vs 17, Annapolis Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 22), opening up a space where Normandy encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (58 vs 51) makes Feather Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 24), opening up a space where Bachelor Blue encloses it.
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 34, Annapolis Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (62 vs 51) makes Collingwood the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 75 vs 51, White Winged Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Desert Light reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Smokey Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 65 vs 51, Kitten Whiskers is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 51 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 51 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Annapolis Gray reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 36), opening up a space where Turret encloses it.