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Ref. #868E82 · 2138-40

Carolina Gull

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Carolina Gull Technical Profile

HEX Code#868E82
RGB134, 142, 130
LRV26.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Secret

Complement

Old Amethyst

Carolina Gull Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Split Pea

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Naples Sunset

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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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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