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Bunglehouse Gray

We've categorized Bunglehouse Gray as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#988F7B

LRV

27.75

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Light Reflectance Value
27.75
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMuted

Bunglehouse Gray in Real Rooms

Bunglehouse Gray has a medium LRV of 27.75 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house and bathroom.

8 House Photos

In suburban environments, Bunglehouse Gray provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

Bunglehouse Gray — House

Exterior siding in Bunglehouse Gray gives this home classic Craftsman character.

2 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Bunglehouse 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.

SW 2845 bathroom color review

Bathroom cabinetry painted in Bunglehouse Gray balances with soft marble countertops.

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SW 2845 bathroom color

Soft gray tile walls create a serene bathroom atmosphere with Bunglehouse Gray.

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Coordinating Colors

Birdseye Maple
Bunglehouse Gray
Birdseye Maple vs Bunglehouse Gray
Birdseye Maple
Bunglehouse Gray
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Birdseye Maple
2834 · LRV 58
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28

Birdseye Maple reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 28), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Gray encloses it.

Bunglehouse Gray
Roycroft Bottle Green
Bunglehouse Gray vs Roycroft Bottle Green
Bunglehouse Gray
Roycroft Bottle Green
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28

Bunglehouse Gray reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.

Similar Colors

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Zeus
Bunglehouse Gray
Zeus
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Zeus
7744 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Gray
Featherstone
Bunglehouse Gray vs Featherstone
Bunglehouse Gray
Featherstone
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Featherstone
9518 · LRV 29

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Quarry Stone
Bunglehouse Gray
Quarry Stone
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Quarry Stone
9603 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Tanglewood
Bunglehouse Gray
Tanglewood
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Tanglewood
9607 · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Studio Clay
Bunglehouse Gray
Studio Clay
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Gray
Canal Street
Bunglehouse Gray vs Canal Street
Bunglehouse Gray
Canal Street
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Canal Street
9523 · LRV 29

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Gray
Felted Wool
Bunglehouse Gray vs Felted Wool
Bunglehouse Gray
Felted Wool
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Felted Wool
9171 · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Gray
Honed Soapstone
Bunglehouse Gray vs Honed Soapstone
Bunglehouse Gray
Honed Soapstone
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Honed Soapstone
9126 · LRV 31

Honed Soapstone reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs River Reed
Bunglehouse Gray
River Reed
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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River Reed
9534 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 28 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

At Ease Soldier
Bunglehouse Gray
At Ease Soldier vs Bunglehouse Gray
At Ease Soldier
Bunglehouse Gray
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At Ease Soldier
9127 · LRV 32
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28

At Ease Soldier reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Bunglehouse Gray
Sea Mariner
Bunglehouse Gray vs Sea Mariner
Bunglehouse Gray
Sea Mariner
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7

At LRV 28 vs 7, Bunglehouse Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Gray
Starry Night
Bunglehouse Gray vs Starry Night
Bunglehouse Gray
Starry Night
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 28, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Gray
Soulful Blue
Bunglehouse Gray vs Soulful Blue
Bunglehouse Gray
Soulful Blue
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

Bunglehouse Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bunglehouse Gray
Dusty Heather
Bunglehouse Gray vs Dusty Heather
Bunglehouse Gray
Dusty Heather
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Gray
Lakeside
Bunglehouse Gray vs Lakeside
Bunglehouse Gray
Lakeside
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47

At LRV 47 vs 28, Lakeside is decisively the brighter choice.

After the Storm
Bunglehouse Gray
After the Storm vs Bunglehouse Gray
After the Storm
Bunglehouse Gray
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After the Storm
9685 · LRV 3
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28

At LRV 28 vs 3, Bunglehouse Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Lavender Wisp
Bunglehouse Gray
Lavender Wisp
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Lavender Wisp
7138 · LRV 83

Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 28), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Gray encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Acier
Bunglehouse Gray
Acier vs Bunglehouse Gray
Acier
Bunglehouse Gray
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Acier
9170 · LRV 32
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28

A 4-point LRV gap (32 vs 28) makes Acier the marginally brighter of the two.

Bunglehouse Gray
Knitting Needles
Bunglehouse Gray vs Knitting Needles
Bunglehouse Gray
Knitting Needles
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Knitting Needles
7672 · LRV 53

Knitting Needles reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 28), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Gray encloses it.

Bunglehouse Gray
Silverplate
Bunglehouse Gray vs Silverplate
Bunglehouse Gray
Silverplate
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Silverplate
7649 · LRV 53

Silverplate reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 28), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Gray encloses it.

Allegory
Bunglehouse Gray
Allegory vs Bunglehouse Gray
Allegory
Bunglehouse Gray
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Allegory
9553 · LRV 45
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28

Allegory reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 28), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Gray encloses it.

Bunglehouse Gray
Pavestone
Bunglehouse Gray vs Pavestone
Bunglehouse Gray
Pavestone
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Pavestone
7642 · LRV 32

Pavestone reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Bunglehouse Gray
Cocoon
Bunglehouse Gray vs Cocoon
Bunglehouse Gray
Cocoon
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Cocoon
6173 · LRV 15

Bunglehouse Gray reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 15), opening up a space where Cocoon encloses it.

Bunglehouse Gray
Country Tweed
Bunglehouse Gray vs Country Tweed
Bunglehouse Gray
Country Tweed
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Country Tweed
9519 · LRV 20

A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Bunglehouse Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Bunglehouse Gray
Hardware
Bunglehouse Gray vs Hardware
Bunglehouse Gray
Hardware
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Hardware
6172 · LRV 23

A 5-point LRV gap (28 vs 23) makes Bunglehouse Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Meadow Trail
Bunglehouse Gray
Meadow Trail
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Meadow Trail
7737 · LRV 22

A 5-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Bunglehouse Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Bunglehouse Gray
Messenger Bag
Bunglehouse Gray vs Messenger Bag
Bunglehouse Gray
Messenger Bag
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Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
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Messenger Bag
7740 · LRV 18

A 10-point LRV gap (28 vs 18) makes Bunglehouse Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#988F7B
RGB152, 143, 123
HSL41° 12% 54%
CMYK0 6 19 40
CIE LabL: 59.7 a: -0.1 b: 11.9
XYZX: 26.35 Y: 27.75 Z: 22.70