Earl Grey
We've categorized Earl Grey as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#5C605D
LRV
11.43
Earl Grey's Color Strip
Earl Grey is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip Ex11, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Earl Grey in Real Rooms
Earl Grey has a low LRV of 11.43 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Earl Grey with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
The walls here show Earl Grey in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Earl Grey with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A bedroom painted in Earl Grey — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Earl Grey in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Earl Grey has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
See Earl Grey in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Earl Grey prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
A foyer painted in Earl Grey sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Earl Grey's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Earl Grey adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
This kitchen scene shows how Earl Grey holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Earl Grey works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
See how Earl Grey holds up in a real living room setting.
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