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Benjamin Moore Carter Gray

CW-80 · #837D70 · LRV 20.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade is a 98% match

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

Compare Carter Gray with other brands

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LRV

20.7 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Adaptive Shade (SW 7053), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adaptive Shade (HGSW7053), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Rooted (DEGR34), 97%; Behr: Smoky Trout (MQ2-53), 97%; PPG: Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5), 96%; Valspar: Mossy Aura (6002-2B), 96%; Glidden: Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.