9 Best Greige Paint Colors

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172

The warmer undertones in this griege err on the yellow side of the color spectrum. This makes it the perfect shade for making a room feel cozier, but it refrains from making it feel smaller. Test Revere Pewter out in a dining room or try it in a guest bedroom for an inviting muted neutral.

Magnolia Yarn

Chip and Joanna Gaines, the design team duo behind the modern farmhouse trend and the hit renovation show Fixer Upper, created this enticing shade of greige. The neutral hue feels crisp, bright, and inviting thanks to a subtle hint of gray. A pinch of beige keeps things from looking drab or feeling stark or cold, which can happen with cool paint colors.

Benjamin Moore Gray Mist 962

Alicia Weaver of Florida-based Alicia Weaver Design mentioned that the small nuances between different shades of white, gray, or greige can have a significant impact on your home. When searching for that perfect neutral, she suggests Gray Mist. It is a soft hue that complements bolder accent colors. Paired with similar colors, it works just as beautifully.

Behr Silver Drop 790C-2

The couple behind Utah-based interior design firm Studio McGee picked a welcoming shade of light greige for their family room called Silver Drop, as seen in the room image at the top of this article. The duo says if you are looking for a subtle neutral paint color, this one is it because it adds a splash of warmth without feeling too beige.

Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath No. 229

New York City architect John Mochelle is partial to a paint shade called Elephant's Breath. "The color's warm beige undertone makes the hue extremely versatile—it can work in many different rooms including the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. The shade pairs perfectly with other neutrals, especially bright whites. It also works with vibrant shades of green." 

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray HC-173

Kymberly Redmond, a décor expert with Breslow Home Design Center out of New Jersey, suggests using Edgecomb Gray in open spaces because the hue is rich enough to stand up to high ceilings in bright interiors, but it will not make large rooms without much sunlight feel unwelcoming. She says her favorite places for this color include hallways, open staircases, and double height foyers.

Redmond also offers this juicy tidbit—rumor has it Meghan Markle used various grays and warm whites for her nursery, so in Redmond's humble opinion, greige is fit for royalty. 

Valspar Cadet Gray 4001-2A

Darker shades of greige can turn any room in the home into a calming space that drowns out the stress associated with busy lives. "A comforting color like Cadet Gray especially in the living room or bedroom can feel very restorative," says New York City architect John Mochelle.

Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray SW 7030

"One of my favorite paint colors to use in traditional kitchens with dark wood floors and marble countertops is Anew Gray," says interior designer Tara Polony, who's based in Dallas, Texas. "It has just enough beige to coordinate with walnut or dark stained floors, and just enough gray to pick up the cool veins in natural stone."

Glidden Stonehenge Greige PPG1024-5

Stonehenge Greige is an earthy shade that does not feel heavy or muddy. It creates an ideal backdrop for cool toned furnishings. Are you looking to build a little depth to a room? Then pair the color with a bright white ceiling or crown molding.