Trout Gray
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Trout Gray (2124-20) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 34 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#696D70
LRV
16.41
Trout Gray in Real Rooms
Trout Gray has a low LRV of 16.41 — 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 living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, house, bathroom, misc and mudroom.
11 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Trout 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 Trout Gray establish a calm, understated backdrop.
@mhi.painting
3 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Trout Gray reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls in Trout Gray establish a restful, spa-like sanctuary.
@kl00f
Master bedroom painted in Trout Gray promotes peaceful, restorative sleep.
@julietaalvarez
Bedroom accent wall in Trout Gray adds subtle sophistication.
@signature_designs_by_val
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Trout Gray interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinets in Trout Gray blend contemporary style with timeless appeal.
@katrinaporterdesigns
Island cabinetry in Trout Gray grounds the kitchen with understated elegance.
@priphisim
Kitchen island painted in Trout Gray anchors this culinary workspace.
@countrysidekitchens
Cabinet faces in Trout Gray create seamless, cohesive kitchen design.
@jrppaintinginc
5 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Trout 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.
House exterior painted in Trout Gray presents classic, refined curb appeal.
@vinofarm
Exterior siding in Trout Gray offers modern sophistication with traditional charm.
@2nd.street.foursquare
Home facade in Trout Gray delivers understated architectural presence.
@forestridgeconstructioninc
Exterior trim in Trout Gray complements the home's timeless aesthetic.
@ludlowpaintingco
House exterior finished in Trout Gray balances elegance and durability.
@echohousepainting7
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Trout Gray in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls in Trout Gray create a spa-inspired retreat.
@kylieminteriors
9 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Trout Gray, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Storage shelving painted in Trout Gray adds functional style.
@mabel_lake_house
1 Mudroom Photo
Trout Gray handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Mudroom walls in Trout Gray withstand daily wear with elegant restraint.
@scoutandnimble
Coordinating Colors
Simply White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 16), opening up a space where Trout Gray encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 16, Windmill Wings is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 16, Weston Flax is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 16, White Diamond is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 16, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Trout Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 16), opening up a space where Trout Gray encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 16), opening up a space where Trout Gray encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 16, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
Briarwood reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 16), opening up a space where Trout Gray encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Steel Wool reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Englewood Cliffs reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 29 vs 16, Deep Silver is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Trout Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (16 vs 10) makes Trout Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 9) makes Trout Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Trout Gray the marginally brighter of the two.