Arctic Gray
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Arctic Gray (1577) is a standout Gray 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 2 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#C9CFC9
LRV
61.03
Arctic Gray in Real Rooms
Arctic Gray has a high LRV of 61.03 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and bedroom.
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Arctic Gray is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Living room walls envelop the space in Arctic Gray.
@robynrobertsdesign
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Arctic 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 accent wall painted in soft Arctic Gray.
@embassydesign
Coordinating Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (64 vs 61) makes Par Four the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 84 vs 61, White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 90 vs 61, Snowfall White is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 61 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (65 vs 61) makes Gray Cashmere the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Arctic Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 34), opening up a space where Iris Bliss encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 9, Arctic Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Arctic Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 25), opening up a space where Wild Orchid encloses it.
Arctic Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Raspberry encloses it.
Arctic Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 27), opening up a space where Carolina Plum encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 10, Arctic Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Ultra White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Arctic Gray encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 61, Wedding Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (72 vs 61) makes Green Tint the marginally brighter of the two.
White Diamond reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Arctic Gray encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (61 vs 53) makes Arctic Gray the marginally brighter of the two.