Steely Gray
We've categorized Steely 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 12 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#90979B
LRV
30.36
Steely Gray's Color Strip
Steely Gray is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Monorail Silver and Wall Street. The strip spans from Reflection at the lightest end to Smoky Blue at the deepest. Strip 233 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Steely Gray in Real Rooms
Steely Gray has a medium LRV of 30.36 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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, living room, bathroom and kitchen cabinets.
8 Misc Photos
Steely Gray shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Wooden dresser painted in Steely Gray becomes a sophisticated focal point.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Steely Gray. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Sofa wall in Steely Gray anchors this living room with visual weight.
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2 Bathroom Photos
Steely Gray is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom vanity walls painted Steely Gray introduce cool, spa-like serenity.
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Bathroom walls in Steely Gray complement white subway tile and chrome fixtures.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The depth of Steely Gray on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Steely Gray provide a sophisticated, neutral storage solution.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 30, Ice Cube is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 30), opening up a space where Steely Gray encloses it.
Pollen Powder reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 30), opening up a space where Steely Gray encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 77 vs 30, Ice Cube is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Let it Rain reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Debonair reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 30 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Network Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (37 vs 30) makes Castlegate the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 50 vs 30, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 30), opening up a space where Steely Gray encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 30, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Palisade the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 30 vs 13, Steely Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (30 vs 20) makes Steely Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 60 vs 30, Evening Shadow is decisively the brighter choice.
Network Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lazy Gray reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 30), opening up a space where Steely Gray encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (42 vs 30) makes Morning Fog the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Steely Gray reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 13), opening up a space where Web Gray encloses it.
At LRV 30 vs 12, Steely Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Steely Gray reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 15), opening up a space where Wall Street encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 22) makes Steely Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 30 vs 14, Steely Gray is decisively the brighter choice.