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 am looking for a blue grey for my bedroom walls. I don’t want anything g too dark… I live in the PNW where there is a lot of dark in the winter. Thank you!
Hello Susannah,
We will recommend the following blue grays for your bedroom – French Silver PPU18-05, Classic Silver PPU18-11, Evaporation N450-1, Evening White N460-1, Misty Coast PPU25-13.
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,
I am looking for a dark deep grey(not blue or green undertones) for walls in my dining room, it has white crown moundings, chair rails, door trims and 6″ baseboard. There are two doors on one side of room, the other has no windows but has a large gas fireplace inset and a patio door at the end that opens to a sunroom with southern exposure. The furniture is a mixture of dark and light cherry wood and floors are a blend of light and dark grey tones. Currently under construction so I cannot send photos. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Hello Dee,
Thank you for visiting our blog!
Thank you for the information! Here are some dark deep grays that will coordinate – Intellectual PPU18-19, Imperial Gray PPU26-02, Slate Rock N460-5, or Iron Mountain N520-5.
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