Popular Gray
Popular Gray begins as a neutral color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in 2017 Intrepid, Living Well - Create and Pottery Barn Kids, plus 2 more, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#D4CCC3LRV
61.12
Popular Gray's Color Strip
Popular Gray is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 242 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Popular Gray in Rooms
Follow Popular Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 27 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 Misc Photos
6 misc images trace Popular Gray (6071) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. Its place within 2017 Intrepid and Living Well - Create hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Walls in Popular Gray deliver a neutral, sophisticated tone.
@dogmanmatt
1 Bathroom Photo
In a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, the most interesting quality of Popular Gray (6071) may be the way it responds to tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The beige, greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Vanity walls glow in soft Popular Gray throughout this serene bathroom.
@danitahamel
1 Kitchen Photo
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Popular Gray (6071) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 61.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in Popular Gray provides neutral sophistication and timeless appeal.
@foreverafterhomes
1 Dining Room Photo
In a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, the most interesting quality of Popular Gray (6071) may be the way it responds to timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The beige, greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Dining room walls painted Popular Gray balance warmth with contemporary neutral style.
@to_mimishousewego
5 Bedroom Photos
These 5 bedroom images show how Popular Gray (6071) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The beige, greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bedroom walls in Popular Gray promote relaxation with their gentle, sophisticated tone.
@homeonchestnuthill
Headwall treatment in Popular Gray anchors this tranquil bedroom retreat perfectly.
@miaskingquestions
Soft Popular Gray walls frame this bedroom with understated, restful elegance.
@rollwithitpaintingservices
Popular Gray walls create a serene backdrop for bedroom furniture and decor.
@rollwithitpaintingservices
This bedroom features Popular Gray walls that feel both calming and refined.
@spikedteaandpeonies
6 Living Room Photos
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from Popular Gray (6071). The beige, greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Fireplace surround painted in Popular Gray becomes a striking focal point.
@griffininteriordesigns
1 House Photo
1 house image place Popular Gray (6071) in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. An LRV of 61.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
House exterior siding in Popular Gray offers classic curb appeal and durability.
@nickspaintingca
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
These 6 kitchen cabinets images show how Popular Gray (6071) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. The beige, greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets painted Popular Gray provide storage with contemporary sophistication.
@brushandbristle
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 61, Heron Plume is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 22, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Popular Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 16), opening up a space where Exclusive Plum encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 61, Heron Plume is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 63 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 60), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 61 and 59, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Popular Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 61 vs 6, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 34, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 7, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 11, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 7, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (69 vs 61) makes Starry Night the marginally brighter of the two.
Popular Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 81 vs 61, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 61), opening up a space where Popular Gray encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lunar Lite reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (65 vs 61) makes Grey Heron the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Popular Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 31), opening up a space where Sanderling encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 37, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 38, Popular Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Popular Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 46), opening up a space where Balanced Beige encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (61 vs 53) makes Popular Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
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Manufacturer description
Warmed by its clay undertone, this light gray feels incredibly soft and subtle. Elevate your space with this timeless neutral.