• Is Gray Paint Color is Out of Style?
  Designers love gray paint colors. Designers love gray paint colors because they are soothing, sophisticated, and versatile. Gray has a coolness to it without being stark like white, and it comes in varying shades with undertones that can lend warmth to a room.
• How can I choose the right gray paint color for my home?
  With so many gray paint options available, choosing the right one for your home can feel overwhelming. Seeking inspiration from designers’ favorite gray paint colors and their tips for furniture and decor that work well with each shade can help you make a decision.
• What are some favorite gray paint colors recommended by designers?
  • Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore
  • Sleigh Bells by Benjamin Moore
  • Seersucker Suit by Benjamin Moore
  • Morning Dew by Benjamin Moore
• How can I use gray paint colors to enhance the mood and style of a room?
  Gray paint colors can instantly enhance the mood and style of a room by providing a calming backdrop that works well with various furniture styles and color schemes. Designers also suggest pairing gray with different accent colors and textures to create a cohesive and stylish look.
• Where can I get help with choosing the right paint color for my home?
  If you’re inspired to repaint but don’t know where to begin, you can seek assistance from Decorno designers to help you devise a new color scheme for your home. You can also ask them any paint-related questions for free at their Design Bar.

Gray Paint Colors That Designers Love

At once soothing and sophisticated, evocative and elegant, gray and its many varying shades have long been considered by designers to be a perfectly balanced neutral for interiors. It’s easy to see why. Gray has a coolness to it, but even the lightest, most crisp shade never comes off stark like white. On the other hand, darker grays have undertones of different colors that lend them warmth. These gray hues have a luxurious feel that you won’t find in other warm neutrals, such as beige and ivory tones. All to say, gray tones are incredibly versatile and can instantly enhance the mood and style in any room.

With so many different gray paint options available, it can feel daunting when trying to choose the right one for your home. For a little guidance, we asked a few designers to share their favorite gray paint colors for rooms along with tips for furniture and decor that work best with each shade. Read on to get some inspiration for your own home.

Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore

To unify different styles of furniture.

Courtney Broaden loves Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore. For her, this gray makes for a beautiful backdrop that evokes comfort and softness, and it can accentuate various furniture styles within a space.

Courtney’s style tip: “It’s a soft, calming gray that stays consistent with changes in light. It has enough warmth to make it adaptable in either a more neutral setting with natural fibers, creams, and browns or more dramatically styled spaces with darker gray and black furnishings.”

Sleigh Bells by Benjamin Moore

To amplify other colors (and neutrals).

Baylee Floyd loves Sleigh Bells by Benjamin Moore. She favors a bold approach with this gray, pairing it with either all neutral furnishings or über-bright designs.
Baylee’s style tip: “This gray is the perfect balance between a warm and cool tone. It goes with just about anything and pops when accented with white trim.

I love white linen curtains for gray walls. They’re light and airy and pop against the gray. They make the whole space feel fresh and clean.”

Seersucker Suit by Benjamin Moore

To bring in an uplifting mood.

Sonja Capasso loves Seersucker Suit by Benjamin Moore. She recently discovered this soft, crisp gray for a client’s kitchen and became smitten by its light, refreshing appeal.

Sonja’s style tip: “This color has a cool gray tone, which means there are no beige undertones to it. It makes me feel invigorated, which says a lot since grays are such beautiful neutrals but can often feel gloomy. I also like blush pink with gray tones, pale blues, or greens.”

Morning Dew by Benjamin Moore

To pair with warm woods and metallics.

Jennifer Tully loves Morning Dew by Benjamin Moore. Her love of textural nuance and contrast is what attracted her to this gray hue with subtle green undertones that give it depth.

Jennifer’s style tip: “This soft and serene gray mixed with green is soothing to the eye and is versatile enough to coordinate with many color palettes. I have found success in introducing silver accents to play up the cool tones in this shade, then incorporating warmer wood tones and upholstery to add a bit of contrast.”