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Benjamin Moore Carter Gray

CW-80 · #837D70 · LRV ~20.7

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade (~98% proximity)

Carter Gray (CW-80) is a dark greige from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Carter Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-80

HEX

#837D70

RGB

131, 125, 112

HSL

41°, 8%, 48%

Family

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Carter Gray FAQ

What undertone does Carter Gray have?

Carter Gray is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Carter Gray?

Carter Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Carter Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Adaptive Shade (SW 7053), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adaptive Shade (HGSW7053), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rooted (DEGR34), ~97% proximity; Behr: Smoky Trout (MQ2-53), ~97% proximity; PPG: Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Mossy Aura (6002-2B), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Carter Gray?

The HEX code of Carter Gray (CW-80) is #837D70, RGB 131, 125, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.