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
I WANT TO DO MY KITCHEN CABINETS IN GRAY WITH A DIFFERENT SHADE OF GRAY ON THE WALLS. I’M STUCK!! THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA ARE TOGETHER. MY CABINETS ARE DARK STAINED AND I HAVE SHIPLAP WALLS. I WANT TO LIGHTEN THE WHOLE AREA UP. CAN ANYONE HELP ME?
Hi Donna,
Thank you for your interest in BEHR Paint!
Here are some recommendations for cabinet/wall color
Classic Silver PPU18-11/Evening White N460-1
Cosmic Quest N460-4/Planetary Silver N460-2
Still Gray N360-3/Seagull Gray N360-1
We also offer 8oz samples so you can test these colors on your walls to see how they appear at different times of the day.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
I’m looking for a warm grey with a touch of brown in it…. I’m having a really hard time finding the perfect shade. Any ideas?
Hi Heather,
Thank you for your interest in BEHR Paint!
Here are some perfect warm gray hues: Rustic Taupe N200-4, Shiitake N220-4, Smokestack N220-3, Nightingale Gray N200-3 or Ashen Tan N220-2.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
any recommendations for a gender neutral nursery color? we have gray shimmer on our hallway walls, looking for something that will complement gray shimmer but not with such “blue” undertones. also looking for something on the lighter side…white metal and loft space come to mind. would love your input.
Yes of course, White Metal will work perfectly. Although if you want less blue then I will suggest Seagull Gray N360-1 or Evening White N460-1.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna