Gray paint color
Dimpse

A pale gray with a cool edge
Dimpse is a light gray with a touch of blue. It gives walls and cabinets a quiet color beside white or deeper charcoal.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Blue
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
Color & light
Color and lighting
The light blue undertone is most visible in cool daylight.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 212
- Green
- 212
- Blue
- 210
HSL
- Hue
- 60°
- Saturation
- 2%
- Lightness
- 83%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Bright daylight makes it look light and clear.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade reveals more blue.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps make the blue less noticeable.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Dimpse in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Pale gray walls balance the rust sofa and leather chair.

Dining room
Gray walls surround the round table above a checkerboard floor.

Kitchen cabinets
Pale gray cabinets pair with dark counters and wood stools.

Bedroom
Cool gray walls contrast gently with the ochre bedspread.

Home office
Pale gray shelves frame the timber desk and light chair.

Bathroom
Light gray paneling surrounds the white bath and wood stool.
Exterior
See Dimpse on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Pale gray siding works with white porch columns and coastal grasses.

Front door
The gray glazed door adds a subtle contrast to white siding.

Shutters & trim
Pale gray shutters stand against warm stone and climbing roses.

Fences & garden structures
Gray fence boards sit behind wicker chairs and olive trees.

Stucco
Pale gray stucco surrounds the arched entry and dark windows.

Garage door
The gray garage door complements pale brick and native planting.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Dimpse
White and dark gray
Clean white trim with a deep gray accent.
- DimpseNo. 277 · Main color
- All WhiteNo. 2005 · Second color
- RailingsNo. 31 · Accent color
Soft white and green-gray
A warm white and muted green-gray.
- DimpseNo. 277 · Main color
- PointingNo. 2003 · Second color
- PigeonNo. 25 · Accent color
White and pink
Warm white with a plaster pink accent.
- DimpseNo. 277 · Main color
- School House WhiteNo. 291 · Second color
- Setting PlasterNo. 231 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby gray shades, from light to dark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
