The 6 Best Gray Paint Colors – According To Bobby
Design: LOB Interior Design
When it comes to selecting paint for your home, gray is one color that has certainly proven popular. And for good reason: it’s a neutral that works with lots of styles and comes in many versatile shades. But how do you know which grays are really going to look good? That’s where Bobby comes in! We’re dishing all his favorite (and fool-proof) gray paint colors to make selecting a shade of gray a whole lot easier.
Ready to discover Bobby’s 6 stand-out paint picks? Keep scrolling to see his recommendations for light, dark, and all shades of gray in between (and shop them all, too).
For even more Bobby-approved paint colors, don’t miss our posts: Finding The Right White: Bobby’s 5 Favorite White Paints and Bobby’s 12 Go-To Paint Colors (In Every Shade).
Design: LOB Interior Design
BEST CHARCOAL GRAY
Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal
A rich, dark gray with green undertones, this color pairs beautifully with white trim, dark wood, and brass.
BEST FOR: Kitchens, Laundry Rooms, Exteriors
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BEST WARM GRAY
Valspar Filtered Shade
For a gray that will bring in plenty of warmth, you can’t go wrong with this flattering shade.
BEST FOR: Kitchens, Dining Rooms, Bedrooms
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Design: Studio McGee
BEST DARK GRAY
Sherwin Williams Iron Ore
This dramatic gray balances feeling warm and cool, making it an ideal choice (no matter what amount of light your room receives).
BEST FOR: Offices, Trim, Exteriors
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Design: Studio McGee
BEST LIGHT GRAY
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
A soft and soothing shade that will instantly warm up a space. Consider it a “new neutral” that can work with almost any other shade.
BEST FOR: Living Rooms, Bathrooms, Cabinetry, Trim
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Design: BHDM
BEST COOL GRAY
Valspar Polished Silver
For a crisp gray that doesn’t feel cold, try this tone to add depth and sophistication.
BEST FOR: Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Exteriors
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BEST BLUE/GRAY
Sherwin Williams North Star
Light and bright, this shade makes for a cheerful choice, and pairs well with light wood tones, black, and ivory.
BEST FOR: Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms
Hi Bobby, great choices here. LOVE North Star. I think gray is the trickiest color to figure out since it seems so dependent on the room’s light. When I moved into my current house I tried a lot of Sherwin Williams’ gray shades. My daughter picked Jubilee for our kitchen, which has white cabinets and a huge window so gets a lot of light. And SW Light French Gray is great for rooms with no windows, like a powder room.
I tried so many grays. Before I found the secret to choosing one! When the paint person gets the colors to mix it..as what all the colors are. If there is blue, red or green..I chose one without those colors and picked one that was mostly white and black. It works! The best black I found for one wall was Limosine Leather..think it was Sherwin Willuams.