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Benjamin Moore Carter Gray CW-80

Carter Gray

Benjamin Moore

CW-80

About Carter Gray by Benjamin Moore

Carter Gray CW-80 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 20% and hue near 41° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 20.3%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #827c6f

RGB: 130, 124, 111

Hue41°

Saturation8%

Lightness47%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Carter Gray from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Carter Gray looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Carter Gray CW-80 a warm or cool color?
Carter Gray by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Carter Gray?
Carter Gray sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 41°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Carter Gray?
Brightness is about 20%. Saturation is around 8%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 47%. Hue is close to 41°. The hex value is #827c6f. The RGB value is 130, 124, 111.
Is Carter Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Carter Gray has brightness around 20%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Carter Gray?
You can match Carter Gray with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Carter Gray work best in a home?
Carter Gray works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Carter Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Carter Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Carter Gray in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Carter Gray in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Carter Gray. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Carter Gray. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.