Arctic Seal
We've categorized Arctic Seal as a genuinely dark Gray because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 3 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#6C6B6D
LRV
16.32
Arctic Seal in Real Rooms
Arctic Seal has a low LRV of 16.32 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 house.
3 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Arctic Seal acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
House exterior finished in dark, sophisticated Arctic Seal.
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Exterior walls clad in striking Arctic Seal.
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Home exterior painted in neutral Arctic Seal.
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Coordinating Colors
Downtown reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 16), opening up a space where Arctic Seal encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 16, Boothbay Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Decorator's White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 16), opening up a space where Arctic Seal encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 16, Stoneware is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Night Mist reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 16), opening up a space where Arctic Seal encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 16, White Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Winter Snow reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 16), opening up a space where Arctic Seal encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 16, Adirondack Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 16, Healing Aloe is decisively the brighter choice.
Garden Path reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 16), opening up a space where Arctic Seal encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 16, Weekend Getaway is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (20 vs 16) makes Tempest the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Arctic Seal the marginally brighter of the two.