# Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carolina-gull-2138-40](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carolina-gull-2138-40)

Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull 2138-40 is a muted mid-tone green-gray with a quiet olive cast. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded and earthy rather than overtly green, making it especially useful where a softer alternative to charcoal or taupe is needed. In cooler daylight, Carolina Gull can read more gray-green, while warm bulbs tend to draw out its subdued yellow-olive undertone. It suits living room walls, mudrooms, and painted cabinetry, particularly alongside warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, and linen-textured fabrics. For contrast, pair this shade with deep brown, matte black, or a creamy off-white rather than bright, icy whites.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Carolina Gull
- **Color code:** 2138-40
- **HEX:** #858D81
- **RGB:** 133, 141, 129
- **LRV:** 27.41%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 100° Saturation: 8.51% Value: 55.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(100, 5, 53)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 5.67 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 8.51 Key: 44.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 137.24 I: -0.911 Q: -5.427
- **XYZ:** X: 23.159 Y: 25.621 Z: 24.488
- **CIE Lab:** L:57.676 a:-5.273 b:5.4
- **CIE Luv:** L:57.676 u:-3.917 v:8.338
- **Decimal:** 8752513
- **Hunter Lab:** 50.617, -6.91, 6.748

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## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rainy-afternoon-1575)
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## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Royale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-royale-2070-20)
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- [Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-orchid-2072-40)
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Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2138-40

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.