African Gray
At first glance, African Gray belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#939899LRV
30.98
African Gray's Color Strip
African Gray is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Network Gray and Software. The strip spans from Gray Screen at the lightest end to Cyberspace at the deepest. Color strip 235 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
African Gray in Rooms
Follow African Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Living Room Photos
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from African Gray (9162). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Living room walls in African Gray deliver sophisticated, contemporary depth.
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Walls painted African Gray bring understated elegance to the living space.
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Dining room walls in African Gray create a sophisticated neutral backdrop.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Across 2 kitchen cabinets images, African Gray (9162) meets light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Kitchen cabinets painted in African Gray offer timeless elegance and versatility.
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Cabinetry finished in African Gray provides a modern, understated look.
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1 Home Office Photo
Across 1 home office image, African Gray (9162) meets daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Home office walls in African Gray establish a calm, professional atmosphere.
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1 Kitchen Photo
African Gray (9162) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Kitchen walls dressed in African Gray complement both traditional and contemporary design.
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1 Dining Room Photo
1 dining room image place African Gray (9162) in a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony. An LRV of 31.0 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Dining room painted in African Gray balances warmth with sophisticated restraint.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 31, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.
Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 31), opening up a space where African Gray encloses it.
African Gray reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 5), opening up a space where Salty Dog encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 31, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 32 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Let it Rain reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Castlegate the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 34 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 31), opening up a space where African Gray encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 31, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 31), opening up a space where African Gray encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 31, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 31) makes Palisade the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 31 vs 5, African Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 60 vs 31, Evening Shadow is decisively the brighter choice.
Network Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 12-point LRV gap (43 vs 31) makes Uncertain Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 52 vs 31, Krypton is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (31 vs 20) makes African Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (31 vs 23) makes African Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This self-assured gray creates a tranquil vibe in most bedrooms. Pair this neutral with a navy blue like Salty Dog to bring out its rich, cool tones.