Old Salem Gray
With a focus on versatile tones, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) 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 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#A49A79
LRV
31.95
Old Salem Gray in Real Rooms
Old Salem Gray has a medium LRV of 31.95 — 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 Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets, front door, bathroom and misc.
2 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Old Salem Gray is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Exterior siding in Old Salem Gray complements traditional architectural lines.
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House facade features Old Salem Gray for timeless curb appeal.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Old Salem Gray for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Cabinets painted Old Salem Gray anchor the kitchen with understated elegance.
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Kitchen cabinetry in HC-94 Old Salem Gray offers refined storage solutions.
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Painted kitchen cabinets in Old Salem Gray balance style and function.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Old Salem Gray makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
Front door in Old Salem Gray welcomes visitors with quiet sophistication.
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3 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Old Salem Gray holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom walls create a serene retreat in calming neutral tones.
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Vanity and walls unified in Old Salem Gray establish bathroom harmony.
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Tile and painted surfaces work together in Old Salem Gray.
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1 Misc Photo
These photos show Old Salem Gray in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Wall paint in Old Salem Gray delivers understated, timeless appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 56 vs 32, Vale Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (39 vs 32) makes Summerdale Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 60 vs 32, Dunmore Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 32, Sebring White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Nature's Scenery reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Old Salem Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 32 vs 9, Old Salem Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Comet reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 32 vs 14, Old Salem Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 12, Old Salem Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Old Salem Gray reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 8), opening up a space where Hale Navy encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (42 vs 32) makes Finnie Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Victorian Garden reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (40 vs 32) makes Nantucket Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Meditation reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dried Basil reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (32 vs 23) makes Old Salem Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (32 vs 26) makes Old Salem Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Old Salem Gray reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 17), opening up a space where Greenbrook encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 20, Old Salem Gray is decisively the brighter choice.