Carolina Gull 2138-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #868E82, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peaceful Glade from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #868E82 · 2138-40
Carolina Gull
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carolina Gull Technical Profile
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Carolina Gull in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carolina Gull in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCarolina Gull
Nearly identical
BehrPeaceful Glade
Peaceful Glade
Behr
Nearly identical
Dowager
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dowager
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cottage Lattice Green
Valspar
Very similar
Gray Heron
PPG
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
Stone Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Very similar
Willowleaf
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cattails
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carolina Gull
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carolina Gull
#868E82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carolina Gull
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carolina Gull Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Carolina Gull.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carolina Gull — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carolina Gull have?
Carolina Gull by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carolina Gull in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carolina Gull from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carolina Gull are Peaceful Glade by Behr (a near-identical match), Forest Moss by Behr (a near-identical match), Dowager by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carolina Gull's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Carolina Gull?
Carolina Gull has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carolina Gull's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.