ColorplanBenjamin Moore Carter Gray (CW-80) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 20.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #827C6F |
| RGB | 130, 124, 111 |
| HSL | 41°, 8%, 47% |
About Carter Gray
Carter Gray (CW-80) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 20, Carter Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Carter Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Sparrow (AF-720); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Carter Gray changes with the light
Carter Gray has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Carter Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Carter Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Carter Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Carter Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Carter Gray in real homes
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Carter Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Mole's Breath (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Carter Gray questions
What undertone does Carter Gray have?
Carter Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Carter Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Carter Gray a light or dark color?
Carter Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 20, Carter Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Carter Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Carter Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Carter Gray's undertone.
Where does Carter Gray work best?
Carter Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Carter Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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