Even if you haven’t read the books or are planning to see the movie 50 Shades of Grey this weekend, there are plenty of grey shades out there to pique your interest! In honor of the movie’s release, I’ve gone out and painted my nails today in an intriguing shade of grey…If you’ve ever lived with a grey before, you know it makes rooms feel very chic and glamorous. Grey is a color that adds instant polish and even an air of mystery to a space. They aren’t really demanding, but they do command attention. They set any tone you like from light and spacious to smoky and mysterious. I like tone on tone greys because it is easy to mix in other colors and change the mood of the room.
Grey ranges in value from cool to warm shades. Steel grey may be considered on the cool side, while mushroom can feel warmer. Layering warm and cool greys gives bedding a sophisticated and masculine look.
Light to dark variations of grey works well too. Be sure to keep it interesting by using mix and match textures in a room that predominantly uses grey.
And here they are: Behr’s complete range of popular greys! They vary in subtlety from warm to cool and light to dark. Some even carry nuances of other colors like green, blue or even violet – but all are fascinating and unqiue!
Is there such thing as a “true grey” that perfect balance between warm and cool? We like to think it is Classic Silver PPU18-1.
Colorfully yours,
Erika
Hi, I would like to paint my house with a light gray color (to give some colors to the walls) and paint the trims white. My furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets are white. Please note: I like to play with my decor – according to the season. What color gray would you recommend? Thank you!
Hello Lea, Thank you for visiting our blog! Sounds great! We recommend the following light gray tones that will be timeless through any season!
Chic Gray PPU26-10, White Moderne PPU24-14, or Painter’s White PPU18-08.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
I have a guest bathroom that I want it to be striking. I was thinking of a dark grey with a white wooden shutter for the only window and white stonework on the splash. Can you tell me what you would recommend for a small guest bathroom, and will grey make the room look smaller?
Hello Taurus,
Thank you for visiting our Blog! A dark gray color will make the bathroom feel a bit smaller but it will add a nice modern striking look if that is what you are going for. The white wooden shutters and white stonework will balance it all out.
Here are some recommendations, Classic Silver PPU18-11, Slate Rock N460-5, Shadows PPU25-03 or Imperial Gray PPU26-02.
We also offer 8oz samples for you to test on your walls to see what you prefer the most.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna