Benjamin Moore

Carolina Gull

2138-40

Carolina Gull is a mid-tone gray with warm green undertones that soften the overall read. The LRV of 27.41 places it in the lower mid range, so it has depth without going very dark. It can be used in living rooms, offices, or exterior trim where a muted neutral is needed.

For related neutrals, pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove, Classic Gray, or Revere Pewter. Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy provide darker contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2138-40

Collection

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Carolina Gull in Real Homes (13 Photos)

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Carolina Gull in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

100°

Green Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

27.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#858D81

RGB Decimal

133, 141, 129

RGB Percent

52.2%, 55.3%, 50.6%

HSL

100.0, 5.0%, 52.9%

HSV

100.0, 8.5%, 55.3%

CMYK

5.7%, 0.0%, 8.5%, 44.7%

YIQ

137.2, -0.9, -5.4

XYZ

23.16, 25.62, 24.49

CIE Lab

57.68, -5.27, 5.39

CIE Luv

57.68, -3.92, 8.33

Hunter Lab

50.62, -4.34, 4.32

Decimal

8752513

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Carolina Gull Fat Cat Sea Grove Grizzle Gray

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Carolina Gull Sharkskin Engagement Silver Mountainscape

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Carolina Gull Purple Potion Pinot Grigio Grape Hampstead Heath

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Carolina Gull Green Smoke Secret Slate Rock

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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