5 best gray paint colors

Going gray on interior walls is still the go-to color choice for people who want a more modern, but warm feel in their homes. But how do you figure out the best gray color? I asked my good friend Kim Raines who owns Mountain Color Paint and Design in Crested Butte what her favorite gray paint colors are.

Warm, lighter grays – Kim pointed out that the trend is still modern for overall wall color. Yellow and beige were the trends, but now it’s gray tones. “By using a gray, your house looks like it was built this year, not ten years ago.”

So if you’re looking for a neutral gray to paint on all your walls, these two are sure hits. I can say I wish I would have used one of these on my walls.

Pashmina – Gives you just enough color on the wall. It’s a true gray that doesn’t go blue or green.

Revere – An almost white color with the perfect hint of gray.

Dark grays – These grays, part of the charcoal family look great with white trim. You need a strong contrast for these to work, Kim says. But they would also work fantastically on kitchen or bathroom cabinets. I know I would love that!

Chelsea – This is Kim’s favorite go to for darker grays. A real standout.

Sparrow – A good choice for a room where you want to make a statement. Any contrasting color works with this.

Dolphin – Beautiful choice for kitchen cabinets.

–Melissaall images by Melissa, copyright alice & lois