50 Shades of Grey
Tell us: Which paint shade possesses you?
Rachel Grace
8 February 2019
Houzz Contributor
Since E L James’ erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey has been flying off bookstore shelves, shades of grey paint also have been rocking sales at paint stores, making grey a favourite. We’ve compiled 50 of Houzz’s most popular grey spaces to help you find the perfect grey.
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1. The only competition this colour has to being the perfect grey is Christian Grey himself.
2. For a pale and subtle grey, choose this colour which I specify in every home I design.
3. This grey contrasts beautifully with the white subway tile in this bathroom.
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4. Cool and bright, this hue is a true medium-tone grey.
5. These walls are a soothing choice for a baby’s first room.
6. If you can’t have Christian Grey in your tub, grey walls surrounding it are the next best thing.
7. Looking for a neutral paint colour for kitchen cabinets? This one is a great option.
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See these captivating kitchen colour combinations
8. With loads of natural light, these kitchen walls are looking radiant.
9. For a rich, dark grey choose a shade like this.
10. This mid- to dark-tone grey pairs perfectly with architectural mouldings.
11. Light enough for the walls and the ceiling, this grey is the perfect choice for this nursery.
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12. This shade is a sumptuous light to mid-tone grey.
13. For a grey exterior consider this handpicked colour by pro Leslie Harrington.
14. Take a look at this mid-tone grey with a touch of purple.
15. This is a light, bright blue-grey that’s great for rooms with loads of natural light.
16. This shade imitates the colour of lead.
17. I recommend this perfect naturally neutral grey.
18. These grey wall look dramatic against the crown moulding and trim.
19. This is a muted shade of grey with a slight olive tint.
20. Just off the kitchen, pantry cabinets contrast beautifully against the kitchen’s creamy cabinetry.
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21. These grey cabinets works beautifully with pebble flooring.
22. These living room walls look fabulous in an eggshell finish.
23. Grey and yellow create the perfect pairing. I especially like the grey in an exterior setting with mustard accents.
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Here’s why you should pair grey with yellow
24. Olive and grey meld together to create a dramatic scape.
26. The walls, the ceiling and the trim make a great combination.
27. Choosing dark base cabinets and light upper cabinets is in vogue, like in this example.
28. This shade is the perfect choice for walls in a nursery where you’ll read Goodnight Moon countless times.
29. Painting your kitchen cabinets is a great way to update your kitchen. The grey on the cabinets give a modern look to the kitchen.
30. With white cabinetry and white subway tile, these walls painted pop.
31. Pairing grey on the vanity and on the walls proved to be an excellent choice by Jones Design Build.
32. For a beachy grey-green, see this image for inspiration.
33. This grey is a mid-tone one with a generous helping of brown.
34. This shade of grey is easy to get your hands on.
35. The black frames look eye-catching against the grey walls.
36. This shade has a rich blend of blue and grey.
37. The grey walls and furniture create a seamless look.
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Check out ways to create magic with light grey
38. The walls pop against the white wainscoting and built-in dining banquette.
39. This is an excellent exterior colour choice, especially when paired with a trim in Gypsum.
40. The steely grey brings out the wood tones of this natural maple.
41. Considered an off-white colour, this shade is a lovely option for a very light grey paint.
42. Dark base cabinets ground this open-floor-plan kitchen.
43. Shaker-style kitchen cabinets come alive painted in grey.
44. The grey works marvellously with stark white cabinetry and black countertops.
45. Match the top of your tray ceiling with your walls, just as Lowery Design Group has done in this dining room.
47. Weaver Custom Homes painted the beadboard wainscoting in a soothing grey.
48. For a rich bluish grey choose this shade.
49. Grey is a neutral that works beautifully with other neutrals. Here it works brilliantly with the brown saddle leather seating and dashes of black and white in this living room.
50. This majestic bedroom gets a touch of sophistication with grey walls.
Read more:
How to Pick the Right Shade of Grey
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Which is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
Read more:
How to Pick the Right Shade of Grey
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Which is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
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What color is this is the most popular question on Houzz...please see this blog before choosing your color. https://www.clawsonarchitects.com/blog-entry/2019/1/7/what-color-is-that-an-update-on-how-to-choose-colors-for-your-home