Gibraltar Gray
Gibraltar Gray is a genuinely dark paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#6f6a68
LRV
14.00
Gibraltar Gray's Color Strip
Gibraltar Gray is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Antique Silver and Phantom Mist. The strip spans from Silver Feather at the lightest end to Phantom Mist at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1002 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Gibraltar Gray in Real Rooms
Gibraltar Gray has a low LRV of 14 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Gibraltar Gray is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
cottagecore front door featuring Gibraltar Gray by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Gibraltar 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.
Gibraltar Gray — coastal bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Gibraltar Gray is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
PPG Gibraltar Gray in a unique home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Gibraltar 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.
Gibraltar Gray paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Gibraltar Gray is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Gibraltar Gray
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1 House Photo
Using Gibraltar Gray on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Gibraltar Gray color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Gibraltar Gray 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.
Gibraltar Gray — earthy kitchen cabinets
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1 Living Room Photo
Gibraltar Gray 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.
A elegant living room painted in Gibraltar Gray
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1 Patio Photo
Gibraltar Gray on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.
warm patio featuring Gibraltar Gray by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Gibraltar Gray provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Gibraltar Gray paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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