Gateway Gray
We've categorized Gateway 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 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#B2AC9C
LRV
41.28
Gateway Gray's Color Strip
Gateway Gray is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Jogging Path and Ethereal Mood. The strip spans from Grecian Ivory at the lightest end to Mountain Road at the deepest. Color strip 247 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Gateway Gray in Real Rooms
Gateway Gray has a medium-high LRV of 41.28 — 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 living room and house.
4 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Gateway Gray in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls in Gateway Gray establish a serene atmosphere.
@sovereignstyleinteriors
Walls painted Gateway Gray complement both modern and traditional décor.
@lynchpropaint
Hallway walls in Gateway Gray unify this home's color palette.
@lynchpropaint
Hallway painted Gateway Gray creates smooth transitions between rooms.
@lynchpropaint
2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Gateway 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.
Home exterior in Gateway Gray presents a polished, professional appearance.
@rcsouza.painting
House siding finished in Gateway Gray suits contemporary architecture.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 41, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 41), opening up a space where Gateway Gray encloses it.
At LRV 41 vs 20, Gateway Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 41, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (45 vs 41) makes Silver Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Outrigger reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 41 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Gateway Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Whisper reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (45 vs 41) makes Pachyderm the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Gateway Gray reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 41), opening up a space where Gateway Gray encloses it.
At LRV 41 vs 20, Gateway Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 41 vs 28, Gateway Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Gateway Gray reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 41, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Gateway Gray reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 12-point LRV gap (53 vs 41) makes Knitting Needles the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (53 vs 41) makes Silverplate the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 62 vs 41, Big Chill is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 41, Touch of Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (45 vs 41) makes Allegory the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Gateway Gray reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 29), opening up a space where Featherstone encloses it.
Gateway Gray reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 18), opening up a space where Messenger Bag encloses it.
Gateway Gray reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 20), opening up a space where Country Tweed encloses it.
At LRV 41 vs 28, Gateway Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 41 vs 28, Gateway Gray is decisively the brighter choice.