Carter Gray
We've categorized Carter Gray as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#827C6F
LRV
21.86
Carter Gray in Real Rooms
Carter Gray has a medium LRV of 21.86 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 living room and misc.
2 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Carter Gray acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Carter Gray provide a sophisticated neutral tone.
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Soft accent wall in Carter Gray anchors this comfortable living room seating area.
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2 Misc Photos
These examples of Carter Gray in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Textured plaster wall displays the subtle warmth of Carter Gray paint.
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Neutral wall surface painted in Carter Gray creates a calm, versatile backdrop.
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Coordinating Colors
Lime White reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 22), opening up a space where Carter Gray encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 22, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 22), opening up a space where Carter Gray encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 22, Timson Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Feather Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 22), opening up a space where Carter Gray encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Mineral Alloy the marginally brighter of the two.
Coastline reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 22), opening up a space where Carter Gray encloses it.
At LRV 36 vs 22, Comet is decisively the brighter choice.
Carter Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 12-point LRV gap (34 vs 22) makes Vintage Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
Willow Creek reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 22), opening up a space where Carter Gray encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (31 vs 22) makes Graystone the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Carter Gray reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 9), opening up a space where Dragon's Breath encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Carter Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Carter Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.