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Iceland Gray

Gray-Light

Measured surface color #c0bab7, averaging #beb8b5.

subtle veining 0.14 of 1.00 measured

Flat surfaces read as one solid tone; heavily patterned ones vary piece to piece, so we lay them out with you before we cut.

  • Color light gray
  • tile-to-tile variation Low

What kind of tile is Iceland Gray?

We stock Iceland Gray as travertine, 6x12x6. Gray Oak and Calacatta Cressa 3D sit in the same style family if you want to compare. It reads gray-light. Travertine's open pores are the look and the maintenance in one: seal it, and keep vinegar away from it.

Sizes and finishes

How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.

Sizes

Iceland Gray is made in 2 sizes. Size is the decision people skip and then notice every day: it sets how much grout line ends up in the field, and a larger module on the same wall reads calmer than a small one.

  • 6x12x6
  • 6X24

Finishes

It comes in one finish, split face.

  • Split Face

What to expect once it is installed

The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.

Grout free

This one is designed to be set without grout lines. It installs faster and leaves nothing to discolor, but it also means the substrate has to be genuinely flat — we check that before we quote.

Piece-to-piece variation: Low

A low variation grade. The practical meaning is that you can choose this one from a single piece and not be surprised on delivery day.

Certifications

Certified to Greenguard Gold · USGBC/LEED. Gold is the higher of the two Greenguard tiers, and the difference between them is a lower limit on indoor emissions. It contributes toward LEED where that is part of the brief.

What to put next to it

Built from the color we measured off Iceland Gray itself, not from its name.

We measured this tile's own swatch at #C0BAB7 — light and essentially neutral. The closest color we hold pairing data for is Greige, so that is what the recommendations below are built from. It sits close to neutral, which means it will take direction from the cabinets rather than fight them.

Cabinets

  • Pure White — walls one step warmer than the cabinets so the white reads crisp. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out classic

Countertop

  • White Veined (Marble-Look) — Greige keeps the veined white from feeling icy — the counter reads like linen instead of a showroom slab, and fingerprints vanish into the warmth.. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out current

Hardware

  • Warm Brass / Satin Gold — Brass pulls the hidden taupe out of greige, and as the lacquer softens over the years the pulls just look more collected, never tarnished.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast current

Flooring

  • Natural / White Oak — Greige and natural oak share the same beige undertone, so the cabinets seem to grow out of the floor — a quiet trick that makes small kitchens feel seamless.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast solid

Questions about Iceland Gray

Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.

What size is Iceland Gray?

Iceland Gray comes in 2 sizes: 6x12x6 · 6X24. Pick the size before the color. It decides how much grout line ends up in the field, and on the same wall a larger module reads calmer than a small one.

What color is Iceland Gray, really?

We measured its own swatch at #C0BAB7 — light and essentially neutral. It sits close to neutral, so it takes direction from the cabinets rather than fighting them. Names are marketing; that number is what the camera saw.

What is Iceland Gray made of?

Iceland Gray is a travertine tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.

Does Iceland Gray need sealing?

Yes. Travertine is the most porous of the stones we set. Seal it on installation, keep it sealed, and use pH-neutral cleaners only.

Does Iceland Gray need grout?

No — it is designed to be set without grout lines. That installs faster and leaves nothing to discolor, but the substrate has to be genuinely flat. We check that before we quote, not after.

Close up

Iceland Gray surface detail
Iceland Gray surface detail — view 2

Swatches

Iceland Gray color swatch
Iceland Gray color swatch — view 2

Tiles that look like Iceland Gray

Iceland Gray specifications

  • Available size 6x12x6
  • Available size 6X24

Finishes Split Face

Rated for Flooring

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