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’m willing to paint the outside of my house and it’s metal so I would need an exterior latex enamel I believe an eggshell finish I like two colors one is the elephant gray and the other is the toasty Gray
Hi Bryce,
Thank you for sharing your plans to paint the exterior of your home!
Regarding your color preferences, both Elephant Gray and Toasty Gray are excellent options. Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide:
Elephant Skin – A deeper, more dramatic gray with a bold presence. It pairs well with lighter trim or accent colors and gives a modern, grounded look.
Toasty Gray – A softer, warmer gray with subtle beige undertones. It’s inviting and works beautifully with natural surroundings and neutral accents.
If you’re still deciding, I recommend testing both colors on a small section of your exterior to see how they look in different lighting throughout the day.
Let me know if you’d like help choosing a accent color!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
What grey will go well with a jet black trim and German schematic or and brick
Hello Carolyn, thank you for visiting our blog!
With jet black trim and German schmear or brick, you’ll want a gray that complements both the depth of the black and the texture of the brick. Here are a few paint color suggestions that could work beautifully:
Classic Silver PPU18-11 – a versatile midtone gray that pairs well with both warm and cool elements.
Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 – A warm gray with taupe undertones.
Weathered White HDC-NT-21 – A soft warm gray that adds subtle contrast and warmth.
Chic Gray PPU26-11 – a light warm gray.
We do offer 8oz paint samples for purchase at the Home Depot so you can test these different gray tones to see which one you prefer the most.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna