Boothbay Gray
With a focus on versatile tones, Boothbay Gray (HC-165) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 33 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#AAB2B0
LRV
43.26
Boothbay Gray in Real Rooms
Boothbay Gray has a medium-high LRV of 43.26 — 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 Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, living room, house, front door, kitchen cabinets, misc, mudroom and home office.
5 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Boothbay Gray provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls in Boothbay Gray provide serene, spa-like elegance.
@magnolia_valley_modern_classic
Vanity walls in Boothbay Gray create a clean, balanced bathroom.
@shaunautz
Bathroom painted in Boothbay Gray feels spacious and contemporary.
@shaunautz
Soft Boothbay Gray walls enhance this bathroom's peaceful atmosphere.
@homewoodabode
Bathroom vanity finished Boothbay Gray offers durable, elegant storage.
@dd_design_decor
2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Boothbay Gray is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Wall paneling finished in Boothbay Gray adds texture to the bedroom.
@makingprettyspaces
Bedroom walls in Boothbay Gray provide restful, neutral sophistication.
@rachelfolkman
7 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Boothbay 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 painted Boothbay Gray feel warm yet understated.
@bratzillatex
1 House Photo
On the exterior, Boothbay Gray holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
House exterior in Boothbay Gray offers classic, understated elegance.
@nikkidesigns
3 Front Door Photos
A front door in Boothbay Gray changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Front entrance door painted Boothbay Gray welcomes guests with style.
@drivenbydecor
Doorway finished in Boothbay Gray complements traditional home design.
@amandatutt
Front door entry painted Boothbay Gray makes a timeless first impression.
@flynnstudio220
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Boothbay Gray on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.
Kitchen cabinets in Boothbay Gray blend practicality with refined style.
@maddoxinthemiddle
Cabinetry painted Boothbay Gray brings cohesion to this kitchen design.
@shorestyleliving
8 Misc Photos
See how Boothbay Gray is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Storage pieces painted in Boothbay Gray organize space stylishly.
@magnolia_valley_modern_classic
3 Mudroom Photos
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Boothbay Gray creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Laundry room cabinets in Boothbay Gray maximize storage functionality.
@kmddesignsnj
Cabinetry finished Boothbay Gray keeps mudroom organization looking polished.
@kmddesignsnj
Laundry room cabinets painted Boothbay Gray organize efficiently in style.
@amazingpaintingnj
2 Home Office Photos
Boothbay Gray works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
Home office walls in Boothbay Gray foster focus and creativity.
@kh__design_
Home office walls painted Boothbay Gray support productive work atmosphere.
@pillar_and_peacock
Coordinating Colors
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 43), opening up a space where Boothbay Gray encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 43, Frosted Petal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 43, Stonington Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 43, White Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Iced Marble reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 43, Raindrops on Roses is decisively the brighter choice.
Boothbay Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 21), opening up a space where Aplomb encloses it.
Boothbay Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 5), opening up a space where Velvet Cloak encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 11, Boothbay Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 10, Boothbay Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 6, Boothbay Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Boothbay Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Winter Solstice reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 10-point LRV gap (54 vs 43) makes Wales Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Boothbay Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 43 vs 29, Boothbay Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.