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Castor Grey

Castor Grey is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#707B6A

LRV

18.65

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Light Reflectance Value
18.65
Dark
Collection

Castor Grey's Color Strip

Castor Grey is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Ex28 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Castor Grey in Real Rooms

Castor Grey has a medium LRV of 18.65 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Castor Grey on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

Castor Grey gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.

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2 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to Castor Grey in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Castor Grey sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.

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Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Castor Grey in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.

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1 Dining Room Photo

Castor Grey in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

Castor Grey on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.

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2 Misc Photos

Castor Grey shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Foyer

Castor Grey in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.

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Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Sun Room

Castor Grey in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.

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1 Kitchen Photo

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Castor Grey manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

Castor Grey on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.

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1 Living Room Photo

The beauty of Castor Grey in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Castor Grey EX196 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

Castor Grey on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.

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Color Codes

HEX#707B6A
RGB112, 123, 106
HSL99° 7% 45%
CIE LabL: 50.3 a: -7.5 b: 7.9
XYZX: 16.37 Y: 18.65 Z: 16.37
StripEx28 pos. 7