![A modern casual bedroom, the color on the walls is a delicate taupe-gray called Tranquil Gray. The black frame canopy bed is dressed with layered neutral bedding and pillows.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/KREBER_BEHR_DYNASTY_BEDROOM_013_TranquilGray-1024x683.jpg)
Welcome to 2023! After the busyness of the holiday season, January is a great place to pause and reflect on the year ahead. This is a time of introspection and focusing on fresh starts. You may be thinking about a new health and wellness routine or planning out your next vacation getaway. It may also be a good time to think about those updates you’ve been putting off around the house. A new paint color is just the ticket to kick off the year!
Neutrals tones provide a clean slate in any room, providing a background for other whites, neutrals, or accent colors. Tranquil Gray is our feature Color of the Month for January. Not too warm or cool, it is a delicate taupe-gray that whispers on walls, bringing a sense of balance and harmony to home interiors.
Tranquil Gray has a soothing quality that makes it ideal for bedrooms and can be mixed with white, black, and other tinted neutrals for extra relaxation and cozy feel.
![The top view of an open paint can, the color of the paint is Tranquil Gray. A half-dipped paint brush is placed over the top of the open can.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DC-007_TRANQUIL-GRAY.jpg)
Tranquil Gray is a calming color with an essential quality. Its mid-tone value adds a simple sense of elegance.
![A small casual kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel sink and dishwasher, the counter top is light gray granite.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEHR_21.12_COPPERFORCE_TC_KITCH_016_TranquilGray_NaturalWhite-1024x688.jpg)
A monochromatic color combination using Tranquil Gray as the base color offers versatility. It provides enough contrast to emphasize the trim and, board and batten wall treatment of this dining room.
![A farmhouse chic dining room with board and batten lower walls.
The upper wall is painted in the color of the month, Tranquil Gray.
There is a backroom featuring a fireplace and a small sitting area.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MADIGANSTUDIOS_BEHR_NEUTRALS_010_TranquilGrayTOP-GreigeBOT_WhippedCrreamBCK_MigdnightBlueFP-1-1024x704.jpg)
Tranquil Gray walls look quietly sophisticated in a home office while black furnishings and accents create subtle contrast and a contemporary feel.
![A home office with full board and batten walls painted in Tranquil Gray. The décor is mostly black and has a contemporary feel. Some metallic gold accent give this home office a the finishing sophisticated touch.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEHR_22.03_DESIGNERCOLLECTION_OFFICE_005_TranquilGray-1-1024x931.jpg)
walls & door: Tranquil Gray DC-007
Tranquil Gray softens cabinetry and built-in bookcases, helping create depth and warmth in a room with light walls and furniture.
![The corner of a room featuring built-in shelved painted with a taupe-gray color called Tranquil Gray. Different décor elements are showcased on the shelves.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEHR_22.02_DESIGNERCOLLECTION_KM_019_BlankCanvas_TranquilGray-1-719x1024.jpg)
To learn more about Tranquil Gray and preview in many other room types, visit BEHR.com.
Colorfully yours,
Diana
Love this versatile color.