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
What’s a gray that works well with marble? Guest bath gets bright East- SE exposure. Floor is marble, shower is white subway tile. Vanity will be black. 10 ft ceilings.
The master has N-NE exposure. White subway in shower, marble floor, white vanity.
I also have a long, tall, narrow toilet closet. I would like to paint the short wall behind the toilet a darker shade than the rest of the walls.
Can you recommend a compatible color?
Hello Judy,Thank you for visiting our blog!
Appreciate the information! Here are some lighter/darker gray combinations that will coordinate.
Classic Silver PPU18-11/Dark Ash 770F-5
Silver City MQ2-59/Grant Gray HDC-AC-19
Sterling 780E-3/Imperial Gray PPU26-02
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Can you recommend a neutral gray for the exterior of a 2 story house with a stucco front and siding on the sides/back? I’m having difficulty finding something that’s not too light, blue, or muddy. The trim will be white, and there are just a couple of black shutters. Thank you.
Hello Dawn, thank you for visiting our Blog!
We recommend the following gray tones –
Greyhound PPU24-21, Welded Iron HDC-AC-17, Dark Ash 770F-5, or Imperial Gray PPU26-02.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna