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
Hello, I love your color white metal but looking for a tad lighter to do all the walls in the house but bedrooms and bathrooms. Any suggestions ?
Hello Jess,
Thank you for visiting our blog!
We will recommend the following to be a tad lighter – Painter’s White PPU18-08.
Due to differences in monitors and technical factors, the colors here cannot be represented with
their true qualities. These color samples should only be considered a guide. Please refer to actual swatches for true color. We strongly recommend beginning with an 8 oz. sample container of the color you choose and apply it to a small area on your wall to ensure your satisfaction with the color choice. It is always a good idea to see how the light and ambient conditions affect the color at different points in the day.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hi,I’m looking for a cool gray for my entryway and dinning room. I want the same color in both spaces. In between both rooms is an ivory painted family room. The problem is, I’ve seen so many grays that I’m now confused. Also, both rooms have low lighting. I don’t know if it’s the right choice of color, so I’m also open to suggestions. Can someone please help me?
Hi Gertie,
If the adjoining room in an ivory color, we would actually recommend that you go with a warm gray. Keeping the undertones (yellow in this case) consistent will help unify your space. Here are some suggestions: Eon N370-2, Silver Marlin N360-2, Toasty Gray N320-2, and Silver City MQ2-59.