CW-80

Benjamin Moore Carter Gray

Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Carter Gray paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful CW-80. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Carter Gray CW-80
Color code:CW-80
Color name:Carter Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Carter Gray for living room

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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey color shade can create a unique space

Carter Gray reviews

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Carter Gray

Carter Gray CW-80 has an LRV of 21.86% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 21.86% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Carter Gray undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Carter Gray undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#827C6F

RGB code:

130, 124, 111

Is Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 41° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-80 Carter Gray HSL code: 41, 8%, 47%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Carter Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Carter Gray CW-80 vs River Silt CSP-180

Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.

Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80 vs Benjamin Moore River Silt CSP-180Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80
LRV: 21.86%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 21.08%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Carter Gray CW-80 vs Asphalt CC-548

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80 vs Benjamin Moore Asphalt CC-548Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80
LRV: 21.86%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 21.27%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#827C6Fcopy color code
RGB Decimal130, 124, 111copy color code
RGB Percent50.98%, 48.63%, 43.53%copy color code
HSVHue: 41° Saturation: 14.62% Value: 50.98%copy color code
HSLhsl(41, 8, 47)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.62 Yellow: 14.62 Key: 49.02copy color code
YIQY: 124.312 I: 7.753 Q: -2.776copy color code
XYZX: 19.282 Y: 20.309 Z: 17.939copy color code
CIE LabL:52.185 a:-0.106 b:7.919copy color code
CIE LuvL:52.185 u:4.307 v:10.551copy color code
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Hunter lab45.066, -2.49, 7.945copy color code
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