Behr’s 50 Shades of Grey

A close up detail of a silk tie and multiple gray-toned paint swatches.
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.

Layered shades of gray in the bedroom for a comfortably masculine look.
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.

 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.

Mix and match textures when using tone on tone grays in a room.
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.

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.
Fifty paint spills showcasing different tones of gray.
Colorfully yours,

Erika

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  • Michele says...

    I would like a nice grey to lighten up my formal dining room.

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Michele,
      Thank you for visiting our blog!
      We recommend Chic Gray PPU26-10, it is a lighter gray and will work nicely in your formal dining room.

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • KELLY GREGORY says...

    Hello- I am looking for a lighter gray with a tint of purple for my kitchen to accent my white cabinets and dark gray tile floor. Thank you !

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Kelly, thank you for visiting our blog!
      We recommend the following lighter gray tones with a touch of purple.
      Silver Bullet N520-2, Double Click N530-2 or Pixel White N530-1.

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

    • Diana Olvera says...

      Hi Kelly – Rock Crystal MQ3-28, Gray Cloth PPU26-09 and Graceful Gray PPU18-12 would all be a good gray options with a slight purple tint.
      Colorfully yours,
      Diana

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