Gray and its cousin greige have been on the top of the paint color trend for the last few seasons. Over at Houzz, they gave us eight other paint colors to consider, all of these colors pair well with your gray or greige.
Navy. You can’t get much more classic than navy. This hue is getting more play on kitchen cabinetry, a welcome departure from the all-white kitchens that have dominated in recent years. Try navy on lower cabinets in the kitchen, on built-in bookcases, as an accent wall or as an all over wall color in a compact space like the study, bath or laundry room.
Milk chocolate. A light brown that’s warm but not too warm, this hue looks especially sophisticated on woodwork. Milk chocolate pairs well with ivory, plum, taupe and deeper shades of brown. Try it in the living room or bedroom.
Smoky blue. Like a moody sky or turbulent sea, this color is rich and dramatic. And because it’s strong without being overpowering, it works equally well as an accent or main color. Try smoky blue in the dining room, mudroom, bath or kitchen alongside crisp white, black and shades of gray.
Buttermilk. Warmer than off-white but not as cloying as full-on yellow, buttermilk is a friendly, uplifting hue. Try it in the kitchen, breakfast nook, living room or anywhere you’d like a warm, cozy atmosphere. Buttermilk looks especially at home among natural wood tones, and including some black in the design for contrast keeps the look fresh.
Taupe. Looking for a baby step away from gray? Try taupe, which sits squarely in the middle of the neutral spectrum. It’s not too warm or too cool, making it easy to coordinate with just about any other colors or wood tones in your home.
Neutral green. With both gray (cool) and brown (warm) undertones, a green like this has a timeless, historic feel that works especially well with rich woods and warm whites. Try it in the living or dining room paired with wood floors and natural wood finishes.
Purple-gray. Purples can be tricky, but a shade with a lot of gray in it is far easier to work with than others. Violet Verbena from PPG Paints, one of the colors of the year for 2017, is a purple-gray with a soothing, not too sweet feel. Try it in the bedroom or bath paired with gray, cream, oatmeal and natural fibers.
Black. Black is bold but also classic, making it a solid choice for cabinetry in the kitchen or bath. It’s become more common as a wall color in recent years, but it still feels edgy to go all-black on the walls. Test it out as an accent wall in the living room or hall or in a small space like the laundry room. Black also works well as a backdrop for art or lining open shelves filled with fresh green plants.
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