Colonial Revival Gray
With a focus on versatile tones, Colonial Revival Gray (2832) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#B4B9B9
LRV
47.90
Colonial Revival Gray in Real Rooms
Colonial Revival Gray has a medium-high LRV of 47.9 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 misc and living room.
3 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Colonial Revival Gray adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Hallway painted Colonial Revival Gray guides visitors through with historic elegance.
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Staircase painted Colonial Revival Gray adds architectural interest and period charm.
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Soft wall surfaces showcase Colonial Revival Gray's sophisticated neutral warmth.
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3 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Colonial Revival Gray acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Colonial Revival Gray create refined, timeless sophistication.
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Living room walls wrapped in Colonial Revival Gray create serene, timeless elegance.
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Painted walls in Colonial Revival Gray complement traditional furnishings and natural light.
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Coordinating Colors
Fleur De Sel reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 48), opening up a space where Colonial Revival Gray encloses it.
At LRV 48 vs 7, Colonial Revival Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 48 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 51 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Krypton reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Colonial Revival Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (53 vs 48) makes Lazy Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Silver Tipped Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 48, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Colonial Revival Gray reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (57 vs 48) makes Vaguely Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 48 vs 4, Colonial Revival Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 48 vs 27, Colonial Revival Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 48 vs 5, Colonial Revival Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 51 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (59 vs 48) makes Gray Screen the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 48, Misty is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 48 vs 0, Colonial Revival Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lullaby reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 48), opening up a space where Colonial Revival Gray encloses it.
Darker Colors
Colonial Revival Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 48 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.