Jet Gray
Jet Gray 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
#9F9C9C
LRV
34.00
Jet Gray's Color Strip
Jet Gray is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tin Man and Emu. The strip spans from Venetian Wall at the lightest end to Gargoyle at the deepest. Strip 167 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Jet Gray in Real Rooms
Jet Gray has a medium LRV of 34 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Jet Gray and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
The walls here show Jet Gray in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Jet 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.
A bedroom painted in Jet Gray — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Jet Gray in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Jet Gray in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
See Jet Gray in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Jet Gray is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
A foyer painted in Jet Gray sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Jet Gray's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Jet Gray provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
This kitchen scene shows how Jet Gray holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Jet Gray anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
See how Jet Gray holds up in a real living room setting.
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