Unusual Gray
Unusual Gray begins as a neutral color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in Honed Vitality, Living Well - Balance and Luxe, plus 1 more, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#A3A7A0LRV
38.07
Unusual Gray's Color Strip
Unusual Gray is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Magnetic Gray and Illusive Green. The strip spans from Silver Strand at the lightest end to Laurel Woods at the deepest. Browsing strip 237 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Unusual Gray in Rooms
Follow Unusual Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 18 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Misc Photos
4 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Unusual Gray (7059) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Shiplap paneling in Unusual Gray creates visual depth and architectural character.
@jamie_athome
Matte wall finish in Unusual Gray delivers understated sophistication and refinement.
@colletteosuna
Painted wood furniture in Unusual Gray transforms traditional pieces with modern appeal.
@goodbonesfurniturerestoration
Dresser and side tables painted in Unusual Gray showcase versatile color application.
@goodbonesfurniturerestoration
1 Dining Room Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Unusual Gray (7059) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dining room walls wrapped in Unusual Gray establish an intimate gathering space.
@emileeminks
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
3 kitchen cabinets images trace Unusual Gray (7059) through the repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines. Its place within Honed Vitality and Living Well - Balance hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Unusual Gray bridge traditional and contemporary styles.
@ejbcabinetry
Kitchen cabinetry in Unusual Gray offers timeless elegance and subtle visual interest.
@turningtraditional
Lower cabinets finished in Unusual Gray balance lighter upper shelving and countertops.
@turningtraditional
5 Living Room Photos
5 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Unusual Gray (7059) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Living room walls in Unusual Gray provide a serene backdrop for furnishings.
@fields_of_green_homestead
An accent wall in Unusual Gray adds subtle dimension to this living space.
@sunflowerlane.blog
The accent wall in Unusual Gray draws focus to the living room seating.
@christie.reissiger.interiors
Living room walls in Unusual Gray establish a cohesive neutral environment.
@design_central_project
Floor-to-ceiling walls in Unusual Gray unify the expansive living space.
@fields_of_green_homestead
2 Bathroom Photos
2 bathroom images place Unusual Gray (7059) in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together. An LRV of 38.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bathroom walls in Unusual Gray create a spa-like atmosphere with cool undertones.
@robles.corp
Vanity cabinetry in Unusual Gray brings sophisticated elegance to the bathroom.
@stoneridgehomesok
1 House Photo
In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Unusual Gray (7059) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Exterior siding in Unusual Gray creates a sophisticated, neutral backdrop for landscaping.
@esteuwe18
2 Bedroom Photos
The slower pace of morning and night can draw different notes from Unusual Gray (7059). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bedroom walls painted in Unusual Gray provide a calm, versatile foundation for decor.
@roomsbyroxanne
Soft Unusual Gray walls establish a serene atmosphere in this restful bedroom space.
@roomsbyroxanne
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 38, Reserved White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 38, Silver Strand is decisively the brighter choice.
Unusual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 13), opening up a space where Waterloo encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 38, Reserved White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (38 vs 35) makes Unusual Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Mineral Deposit reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 40 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 41 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Oyster Bay reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Unusual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 16), opening up a space where Wood Violet encloses it.
Unusual Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 38 vs 11, Unusual Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 38, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 38, Elation is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 38, Inspired Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 57 vs 38, Autonomous is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 38) makes Magnetic Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 59 vs 38, Silver Strand is decisively the brighter choice.
Oyster Bay reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Unusual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 21), opening up a space where Retreat encloses it.
Unusual Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Unusual Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Unusual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 22), opening up a space where Cityscape encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (38 vs 30) makes Unusual Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
For a medium gray with atypical depth, try this cool neutral and its blend of cyan and green undertones. Versatile enough to pair with a wide range of hues.