Gray Lake
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Gray Lake (2138-70) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 7 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E4E8E2
LRV
78.79
Gray Lake in Real Rooms
Gray Lake has a high LRV of 78.79 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom and misc.
3 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Gray Lake can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Bathroom vanity and walls in Gray Lake enhance natural light reflection.
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Tile accents and walls coordinate beautifully in Gray Lake tones.
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Painted bathroom surfaces in Gray Lake offer timeless, understated elegance.
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3 Bedroom Photos
Gray Lake has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom walls in Gray Lake establish a serene, restful atmosphere.
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Soft Gray Lake on bedroom walls creates an inviting retreat space.
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Ceiling and wall trim in Gray Lake unify the bedroom design.
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1 Misc Photo
These examples of Gray Lake 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.
Wall surfaces transformed with Gray Lake deliver subtle sophistication throughout.
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