15 Best Greige Paint Colors & Palettes

Today’s post is all about popular greige paint colors and where to use them. We’ll cover the top greiges from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, and you can see suggested color palettes for each one.

So grab your favorite beverage and get comfortable because this is a lengthy but informative post.

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Best Greige Paint Colors

FYI: The 2024 Sherwin Williams color trends have just been released and you can see them all here: 2024 Sherwin Williams Colors

What color is greige?

Greige colors are those wonderful neutral hues that fall in between gray and beige. Hence the name, greige. They’re not super gray and not super beige. They’re perfect if grays are too cold and beiges are too warm. And many greiges are light to medium colors since they’re derived from beiges which are light to medium.

Is greige warm or cool?

Greige is on the cooler side of the spectrum but isn’t as cool as most grays. However, it’s warmer than beige colors.

Are you confused yet? If so, here’s a diagram to help you see where greiges fall on the color spectrum. Keep in mind that some colors could fall into different categories depending on who you ask. It’s somewhat subjective and we all see colors a little differently.

Color family	Compared to Greige
Gray	Cooler with more blue undertones
Taupe	Warmer with more red, blue, and yellow undertones
Beige	Warmer with more yellow and red undertones
Cream	Warmer with more yellow undertones

How does greige paint make a room feel?

Painting a room with greige paint will give it a calming, soothing feeling. It’s an unfussy color that’s not too cold, not too warm. Since it’s somewhat minimalistic, it might also have somewhat of a calming effect.

Is greige still popular in 2024?

Yes, greiges are more popular now than ever! Beiges and warmer colors are on the rise and cooler grays aren’t trending like they have been in the past few years. Greige colors serve as a good bridge between the popular warm, cozy colors and the cool grays that are losing steam somewhat in popularity.

But if you prefer grays to greiges or beiges, then by all means stick with what you love. Trends don’t really matter if you don’t like them or they don’t work in your home.

What is the most popular light greige paint color?

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray are the most popular greige colors. They’re neutral enough to work well with a variety of color tones and have enough color to be noticeable but not overwhelming. They’re both great whole house colors.

What is the best greige color with no undertones?

All greiges will have some type of undertones. But if you’re looking for one that doesn’t lean blue, purple, yellow, or red, take a look at Edgecomb Gray or Pale Oak, which is a little lighter. Both are best-selling colors and are loved by designers and homeowners.

Best places to use greige paint colors

Greige colors are ideal for rooms that face west or south and get plenty of natural light. Since they’re on the cooler side of the spectrum the warm natural light will help keep them from looking to cold.

And greige colors aren’t just for your walls! There are several other great places to use greiges in addition to being a your walls. Consider using it on these surfaces:

• Cabinets
• Trim
• Doors
• Built-in bookcases
• Furniture
• Ceilings
• Exterior siding or trim

What color trim goes with greige walls?

Neutral and cool whites and off whites look great with greige walls. These are the best ones to use:

• Super White
• Chantilly Lace
• Decorator’s White
• White Dove
• White Heron

Greige contrasting trim

A huge design trend we’re seeing is light walls with a trim color that’s a couple of shades darker. It gives a softer, updated look to your walls.

You can see an example in this gorgeous kitchen that has cabinets painted with Sherwin Williams Anew Gray and lighter Alabaster Walls. See more pairings of Alabaster with contrasting trim colors here: Alabaster Color Review & Palettes

What colors are complementary to greige?

Greiges are typically look best with cool colors. But they also look good with a variety of warm colors. These are some suggested pairings and you can see more as you scroll through this post. (You can sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of this post and get access to all of these color palettes along with the many other ones in my freebies library.)

Greige Color Palettes

This first group of greige color palettes has lighter greiges with various color pairings. The great thing about greiges is that they go with so many different colors.

Here are some mid-tone greiges with darker coordinating colors. Although they look best with cool colors like green, blue, black, and teal, you can see that they also pair nicely with deep rust, red, and bold magenta tones.

Here are a few greige color palettes with more earthy tones.

10 Best Greiges from Benjamin Moore

See all the 2024 color trends and color of the year from Benjamin Moore here: 2024 Benjamin Moore Color of the Year & Trends

These are the 10 most popular greige paint colors from Benjamin Moore. I’ve included an image of each one so you can get an idea of how it might look in a room.

But keep in mind that all colors will look a little different in reality versus a computer screen. That’s why it’s so critical to test each color in the room where you’re considering using it. I use and recommend both Samplize peel and stick paint samples and Benjamin Moore sample paint pots.

1. Revere Pewter HC-172

Revere Pewter is the most popular greige paint color from Benjamin Moore. We couldn’t talk about popular greiges without having this winner on the list. This powerhouse color has been one of the most popular Benjamin Moore paint colors for decades and isn’t going anywhere soon.

It’s neutral enough to go with many other colors or can be used with lighter and darker shades for a more monochromatic color scheme.

You could also pair it with rust, black, and white for a more updated look.

Read my full review of this best selling color here: Revere Pewter Color Palettes and Best Places to Use

2. Edgecomb Gray HC-173

Another best-selling greige paint color is Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray. It’s one of the go-to colors that designers and homeowners love because of it’s versatility.

It works with both cool and warm colors. And it has enough depth that it’s not an off-white color but definitely isn’t too dark.

A favorite color palette with Edgecomb Gray is dark blue, medium blue, and white. Think chinoiserie and all things blue and white. It also pairs great with these colors:

• Cool greens
• Reds, corals, burgundies, dark pinks
• Black and white
• Dark teal, turquoise, and aqua
• Russet and deep blackish browns

Shop my favorite blue and white home decorating items here: Favorite Blue and White Decor

3. Classic Gray OC-23

Classic Gray OC-23 is a Best-Selling Color from Benjamin Moore is the perfect balance between warm and cool. It’s light and works well for walls, cabinets, and trim.

Rooms that face west or south look especially nice in this color.

Classic Gray pairs beautifully with warm pastels and off whites, as featured in the curated color palette below. It also looks amazing with these hues:

• Cool and warm blues
• Cool greens
• Reds and burgundies
• Corals
• Teal, turquoise, and aqua
• Bold yellows
• Black, dark brown, dark gray, and white

4. Natural Cream OC-14

Natural Cream OC-14, also known as Nature’s Essentials 1521, is a wonderful light greige and very neutral paint color. It’s slightly warmer than some other greiges and can be used in rooms that face any direction. In rooms that face east and north, the cooler undertones will be more noticeable. And in rooms that face west and south, the warmer undertones will stand out.

You can see in the image below how well it looks with bold accent colors. And it works just as well with cool blues, darker neutrals, and off white paint colors.

5. Balboa Mist OC-27

Balboa Mist OC-27 or 1549 is cool, light, and calming. It’s a great whole-house color that serves as a good backdrop for many other colors.

It looks equally nice with white trim or a darker contrasting trim color. Pastels and dark colors pair beautifully with Balboa Mist. It’s from the Off White Color Collection and is a best-selling color from Benjamin Moore.

6. Pashmina AF-100

Pashmina AF-100 is part of the Affinity Collection from Benjamin Moore and has a stronger presence than many greiges since it’s darker. It has cool undertones and can appear slightly blue or green in certain lighting situations.

Pashmina looks nice with white or off-white trim colors, and also makes a nice contrasting trim color for off white walls. For a sophisticated look, paint your walls White Dove with Pashmina trim.

While colors with cool undertones look the best with Pashmina, you can also pair it with bold colors. Here’s a suggested palette:

7. Thunder AF-685

Thunder AF-685 is another medium greige that’s ideal for walls or contrasting trim. It’s cooler than many other greiges and can have a blueish tint in certain lighting situations.

Pair it with bold magenta and deep gray for a dramatic look. Or use deep teal, navy, or black with it for a cooler look.

8. Silver Satin OC-26

Silver Satin OC-26 is light enough that it’s part of the Off White Collection. It’s one of Benjamin Moore’s Best Selling Colors and is extremely versatile.

Silver Satin is a light warm gray that can be paired with warm wood tones and warm metallics as well as cooler colors like dark blue and dark teal.

It’s neutral enough to also coordinate bold color like the gold and teals in the color palette below.

9. Pale Oak OC-20

Pale Oak OC-20, also known as Athena 858, is another Benjamin Moore Best Selling Color and is adored by designers, homeowners, and painters. It’s a color that’s perfect for your entire home and works with almost any color you put with it.

In the bedroom below, you can see how classic and stately it looks with black and white.

And you can also pair it with various shades of red and blue, like the color palette below.

10. Barren Plain 2111-60

One of the cooler greiges is Benjamin Moore Barren Plain 2111-60. It works best in rooms that face west or south since it has somewhat of a cooling effect on the warm natural light in these rooms.

Pair it with cool whites and deep wood tones for a classic look.

5 Best Sherwin Williams Greiges

Now let’s take a look at the top 5 shades of greige from Sherwin Williams. See each one in a room and with a suggested color palette.

1. Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray

One of the most popular colors from Sherwin Williams for the past decade or so is Agreeable Gray. It’s a favorite of designers and homeowners for it’s warmth and versatility.

Agreeable Gray is one of those go-to colors that works with black and white, cool colors, and some warm colors. It’s the perfect backdrop for the black accents in the office below.

But don’t be afraid to use dark earthy colors like rust and forest green with Agreeable Gray, like the color palette below.

2. Sherwin Williams Mega Greige

Don’t you just love the name Mega Greige? It’s from the collection of popular warm neutrals from Sherwin Williams and there’s no doubt that it’s a greige.

It works well with clean crisp whites as well as nature-inspired hues.

Pair it with lighter neutrals and a deep gray blue for a timeless look.

3. Sherwin Williams Alpaca

Alpaca is one of the Top 50 Colors from Sherwin Williams and is loved by many. It’s a warm, cozy greige that works with many other neutrals as well as cool and warm colors.

It looks nice with white or almost white trim and

Alpaca is a great whole-house color and pairs wonderfully with blues, blush, black, teal, bronze, and dark reds and rusts.

4. Sherwin Williams Anew Gray

Anew Gray SW 7030is one of the Cool Neutrals in the Finest Whites & Neutrals Collection from Sherwin Williams. It’s dark enough that it’s definitely not an off white.

Anew Gray looks gorgeous on the kitchen cabinets below. It’s also great for these areas:

• walls
• trim
• built-ins
• exterior siding and trim

Pair it with dark earth tones for a dramatic look or with whites and off whites for a clean, more minimalistic look.

5. Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige

Is Perfect Greige the perfect greige color? It’s from the “Breathe” palette of colors in the Living Well Collection from Sherwin Williams and definitely has all the characteristics of what a greige should have.

When it’s used with whites and neutrals it creates a soothing, cozy, zen feeling.

It also pairs nicely with deep earth tones like bronze, forest green, as well as dark blues, browns, burgundy, and black.

Recap of Greige Paint Colors

I hope this post has helped you in your search for the right paint color. There are many more greige colors but these are the most popular ones. Here are some things to remember about greige paint colors:

• Greige colors are in between gray and beige
• Most greige paint colors have cool undertones, but some are warmer than others
• They can be used as a whole-house color
• Greiges can be paired with many different coordinating colors or used with lighter and darker shades for a calming monochromatic palette
• You can paint walls, trim, cabinets, built-ins, and exteriors with greige paint colors

Leave me a comment below and let me know which one is your favorite or if you have any questions.

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