10 Gray Paint Colors to Try Instead of Beige

Ally's Earring by Benjamin Moore is a stylish alternative to off-white or pale beige. This is a creamy pale gray, with warm undertones. If you love light look of white walls but want a warmer color, Ally's earring gives you that light glow of white paint, but with a touch of color to warm up your space.

Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray is a cool gray with just the slightest hint of green undertone. The undertones make Repose Gray a beautiful option with other cool colors and green decor. Used near a window, Repose Gray will pick up the color of the foliage outside, intensifying the green undertones so you'll need to sample it thoroughly before committing. 

Sheer Mist by Clark+Kensington is a soothing and pure gray. This cool, light, gray can take the place of a pale neutral when you need to tone down the warmth of a color scheme.

Behr Paints Irish Mist has an airy quality making it the perfect paint for a dark room. There is a slight warmth to this pale gray that makes it much more versatile than a traditional beige neutral. The crisp white trim defines the color of Irish Mist.

Gateway Gray of the HGTV Home Collection by Sherwin-Williams is a wonderful alternative to taupe. Using taupe as a neutral can be so tricky with its habit of turning pink or mauve when you least expect it. Gateway Gray has the depth of taupe, without the unexpected undertones.

If you're looking for a darker shade of neutral, and dark brown feels too heavy, it's time to sample a charcoal gray. Clark+Kensington's Cashmere Charcoal has a depth and neutrality that most dark browns cannot match.

No list of gorgeous neutral grays would be complete without a greige paint color. Valspar's Linen is extremely versatile, and a livable marriage of gray + beige.

Warm grays, like Behr Natural Gray, make the smoothest transition from beige and taupe neutrals. Natural Gray is a full-bodied gray, with a hint of warmth. This is a good choice if you love the look of a pure gray, but will be using it in a room full of warm colors and surfaces.

Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan is a soft gray with warm undertones. This is a sophisticated paint color that is neutral enough for any decorating style.

Valspar Oatlands Subtle Taupe is a rare breed of warm neutrals. This taupe skirts around the typical pink or green undertones, with a neutral gray base. You may find that Oatlands Subtle Taupe is the warm neutral you've been searching for all these years.