Gauntlet Gray
At first glance, Gauntlet Gray belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#78736ELRV
17.43
Gauntlet Gray's Color Strip
Gauntlet Gray is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dovetail and Black Fox. The strip spans from Repose Gray at the lightest end to Black Fox at the deepest. Color strip 244 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Gauntlet Gray in Rooms
Follow Gauntlet Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 29 sourced room photos sit alongside 12 generated visualizations.
12 Living Room Photos
Gauntlet Gray (7019) brings its neutral character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Living room accent wall in Gauntlet Gray adds modern sophistication.
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6 Bedroom Photos
5 sourced photos are joined by 1 generated visualization, offering both observed and imagined settings. Together they show Gauntlet Gray (7019) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Bedroom walls painted in Gauntlet Gray foster restful relaxation.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Viewed across 2 kitchen images in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces, Gauntlet Gray (7019) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 17.4, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen cabinets in Gauntlet Gray provide timeless, elegant storage.
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Kitchen walls in Gauntlet Gray provide a calm backdrop for stainless steel appliances.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Across 1 bathroom image, Gauntlet Gray (7019) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bathroom walls in Gauntlet Gray create a spa-like atmosphere.
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3 Home Office Photos
Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Gauntlet Gray (7019) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 17.4, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Desk and shelving in Gauntlet Gray anchor this home office.
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Walls in Gauntlet Gray establish focus and calm in this office.
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Home office walls in Gauntlet Gray encourage focus and calm productivity.
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7 House Photos
Gauntlet Gray (7019) moves through 7 house images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Home exterior finished in Gauntlet Gray exudes modern curb appeal.
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3 Front Door Photos
The 3 front door images turn a neutral swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Front door painted in Gauntlet Gray makes a striking entry.
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Entry door in Gauntlet Gray balances boldness with understated elegance.
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Front door painted Gauntlet Gray adds unexpected depth to the entryway.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
These 4 kitchen cabinets images show how Gauntlet Gray (7019) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Cabinet fronts painted Gauntlet Gray modernize the kitchen's traditional storage design.
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Kitchen cabinets in Gauntlet Gray complement white subway tile and marble countertops.
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Cabinet doors painted Gauntlet Gray refresh the kitchen with sophisticated neutral tone.
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Cabinetry painted Gauntlet Gray ties the kitchen's modern and traditional elements together.
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3 Misc Photos
3 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Gauntlet Gray (7019) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dresser finished in Gauntlet Gray coordinates with the bedroom's neutral color palette.
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Furniture piece painted Gauntlet Gray demonstrates the color's versatility beyond walls.
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Painted furniture in Gauntlet Gray adds cohesive neutral tones throughout the home.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 17, Eider White is decisively the brighter choice.
Repose Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 17), opening up a space where Gauntlet Gray encloses it.
Armagnac reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 17, Eider White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Going Grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Debonair reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 17), opening up a space where Gauntlet Gray encloses it.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 17), opening up a space where Gauntlet Gray encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Gray Shingle reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 31 vs 17, Pewter Cast is decisively the brighter choice.
Polished Concrete reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 17), opening up a space where Gauntlet Gray encloses it.
Proper Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 17), opening up a space where Gauntlet Gray encloses it.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (17 vs 7) makes Gauntlet Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
Dare to go dark with this striking gray. Its warm greige undertone makes this neutral feel surprisingly lively.