Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray is a warm, muted brownish-gray with deep taupe and subtle plum undertones. This enveloping, rich mid-tone neutral creates a hushed, cozy atmosphere, perfect for modern living rooms or elegant dining spaces seeking a grounded, earthy feel.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 243 |
| HEX Code | #9a9087 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 30.4 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Warm Brown |
| Hidden Undertones | Plum And Taupe |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North-facing, East-facing |
| Best For | Modern living rooms, dining rooms, woodwork, accent walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This warm greyish-brown hue anchors a modern living space with textured boucle and blackened steel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused morning light from large steel-framed windows illuminating the space.
- Trim Color:Strong White
- Flooring:Matte wide-plank white oak
- Key Materials:Bouclé fabric, honed Nero Marquina marble, blackened steel
- Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate sculptural ceramics to offset the traditional undertones.
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Concept board: A rich brownish-grey tone sets an intimate mood alongside ebonized ash and unlacquered brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, dim evening ambient lighting with a glowing brass chandelier.
- Ceiling Color:Skimming Stone
- Furniture:Ebonized ash wood dining table
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Textiles:Olive green velvet dining chairs
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Color test: This earthy grey shade applied to floor-to-ceiling millwork, accented by vintage leather and aged bronze.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, indirect daylight highlighting the grain and millwork profiles.
- Wall Color:Slipper Satin
- Architectural Details:Floor-to-ceiling traditional wainscoting and built-in bookshelves
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
- Styling Pro Tips:Stack vintage leather-bound books and trailing ivy to soften the structured woodwork.
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Digital color test: A dramatic earthy taupe feature wall illuminated by directional track lighting over polished concrete floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Directional gallery track lighting creating dramatic shadows.
- Main Walls:Ammonite
- Flooring:Polished concrete
- Art Display:Oversized abstract minimalist canvas
- Vibe:Contemporary gallery
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