Grays Harbor
We've categorized Grays Harbor as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 15 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#596368
LRV
12.05
Grays Harbor's Color Strip
Grays Harbor is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Foggy Day and Dark Night. The strip spans from Misty at the lightest end to Dark Night at the deepest. Strip 222 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Grays Harbor in Real Rooms
Grays Harbor has a low LRV of 12.05 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, house, misc and kitchen.
2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Grays Harbor rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Master bedroom walls in Grays Harbor encourage peaceful rest.
@rlred79
Bedroom walls painted Grays Harbor foster calm and relaxation.
@the.mari.foster
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Grays Harbor on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
Kitchen cabinets in Grays Harbor balance modern and traditional styles.
@rootedinthedriftless
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Grays Harbor creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Living room walls in Grays Harbor provide a calm, neutral backdrop.
@alchemyinteriorsandevents
Accent wall in Grays Harbor anchors this inviting living room space.
@alchemyinteriorsandevents
1 House Photo
Grays Harbor is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Exterior siding in Grays Harbor gives this house a contemporary appearance.
@stephaniemaxwellnewton
3 Misc Photos
These examples of Grays Harbor in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Painted furniture in Grays Harbor transforms a dresser with timeless appeal.
@imtalithajohnson
Wooden dresser finished in Grays Harbor adds depth to bedroom décor.
@hello_forever_home
Front door painted Grays Harbor makes a bold architectural statement.
@farmhousewifey
1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Grays Harbor make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Kitchen walls in Grays Harbor complement white cabinetry beautifully.
@thehousetheparksbuilt
Coordinating Colors
Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
Smart White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
Intuitive reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
Trim Color
Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 12, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 12, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Warm Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Software reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Scattered Showers reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Foggy Day reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Grays Harbor the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (12 vs 4) makes Grays Harbor the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (12 vs 4) makes Grays Harbor the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Grays Harbor the marginally brighter of the two.