Gray is currently the most popular paint color. It’s soft, stylish and neutral…the perfect combo. Gray also works so well with dark hardwood floors (the most popular) as well as light hardwood floor. It just seems to work everywhere.īut, many people who want to paint their walls gray are concerned that their home will look too cold and stark. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of grays. It’s all about choosing the right gray, and it is easy enough to find a warm gray. While having a 100+ grays is in some ways a good thing, it can (at times) also make the task of selecting the best gray a bit intimidating. So, I’m going to help you cut through the clutter. I commented on her blog asking her the name of. I’ve narrowed this down to my favorite 9 warm grays. She kindly responded, telling me that the dreamy color was Lido Green by Benjamin Moore. While 9 may still sound like a high number, you’ll see quickly that some are lighter, some are darker (and some coordinate together well for accent walls). Some are grayer (yes, I think I just made up a word) and some are more beige…in fact, they are greige (a combo of gray and beige). Please note that this article contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure at the bottom of the page. I have everything that you need in this article. With millions of inspiring photos from design professionals, youll find just want you need to turn your house into your dream home. If it’s more convenient, you can purchase the PDF file for only $5. Browse through the largest collection of home design ideas for every room in your home. It has the full article (including pictures). It’s ad free, too.ĩ Fantastic warm gray and greige shades from Sherwin Williams: This way you can print it out and itwill be available for you to refer to anytime you want. These first 3 grays coordinate well together. So, if you use Silverpointe for you base color, you can use Ellie Gray and/or Stamped Concrete for a darker accent walls. This is probably my favorite paint color because it’s so versatile. It reads gray, but it’s a slightly warm gray due to some subtle taupe undertones. Because of that, this color tends to blend in and complement almost any room it’s in. This color is the most popular among our upscale customers in Westchester County (just outside NYC). It’s trendy and classic at the same time.Īnd, Silverpointe is light enough to work with dark hardwood floor and versatile enough to work with light hardwood floors. It works with most pieces of furniture, too. Would you like to see this color in your own room? If so, you can get a sample here. The LRV for Sherwin Williams SW6197 Aloof Gray is 57.45. Įllie Gray is a deeper version of Silverpointe and works very well for an accent wall. The RGB values for Sherwin Williams SW6197 Aloof Gray are 200, 200, 191 and the HEX code is C8C8BF. This work great as a full accent wall or if you have a chair rail, it looks great with Silverpointe on the top part of wall and Ellie Gray on the lower portion. Stamped Concrete is great for an even deeper and richer accent wall for a larger contrast with Silverpointe. These next 2 paint colors also coordinate. You can use Repose Gray as your base color and Mindful gray as a darker shade for an accent wall. Have a great weekend with your family and friends, and remember to do something special for yourself.Repose grayis another gorgeous warm gray. I hope this 2015 color forecast inspires you. It’s inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and try something a little more bold! These colors are stunning! A few months back I used SW6612 Ravishing Coral on this dresser but I’d really like to try the Coral Reef as it looks a little more pink. Happy optimistic hues to brighten our spirits. In spaces lacking natural light, where artificial light is the main source, Repose looks. In spaces filled with a lot of natural light, it can look white with a very slight hint of warm gray. I’m often tempted to paint in colors this bold… but then I always chicken out.Īnd I saved my favorite for last, the ‘Buoyant’ SW color palette. Repose Gray is one of those very rare colors that looks amazing in almost any light, which is why it’s the perfect whole home/open concept paint color. Take a look at these vibrant eye catchers! This is the ‘Unrestrained’ SW palette. They’re in my SW Fandeck so I’m not sure why I haven’t tried these two yet!?Īnd what do you think of these colors? The ‘Chrysalis’ palette… peaceful soothing earthy tones. I really like the ‘Gray Screen’ with a hint of blue and the ‘Aloof Gray’ with the hint of green. Here’s a sneak peak at the beautiful NEW Sherwin-Williams 2015 colormix™ color forcast. The new color palette forecast for 2015 is magnificent and right on trend – so I grabbed my camera so I can share it with you! I’m sitting here waiting for a coat of paint to dry while leafing through this Sherwin-Williams Stir® Magazine I received in the mail last week.
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