Top 10 Grays

Sherwin Williams ‘Passive Gray’
● Passive is a light gray paint color, it’s undertones tend to lean in the purple direction however it will not look purple on your wall. Passive is a very flexible gray because you can’t really see it’s undertones. When looking to pair this color with a white paint color it is best to choose a brighter, crisper white as opposed to a creamy white. The bright white will bring out the depth in this color.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Big Chill’
● Big Chill is a light and bright gray, with very subtle light blue undertones. It is a cooler gray but still gives the right amount of depth to a room because it is not too icy. This color will work the best with a crisp clean white because of it’s very soft, light blue undertones.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Repose Gray’
● Repose Gray is a gray with greige and taupe undertones. This color won’t brighten up a very dark room, however when it is painted in a light room it adds depth to it because of it’s warmer undertones. When pairing this color with a white it is very flexible. A white with some slight creamy undertones will make the space feel a bit warmer where a brighter white will give a more modern feel.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Agreeable Gray’
● Agreeable Gray is a light gray paint color with some warmer beige undertones. It also has a very slight purple undertone which adds depth to it. This color works best with a bright white that has no yellow undertones. The greige in Agreeable Gray will bring out the yellow in the white and it will not look as clean and crisp.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Alpaca’
● Alpaca is a greige color with some warm brown undertones but also a hint of violet that makes it a bit cooler. Alpaca works great in rooms with softer lighting so that it can bring out its greige undertones rather than the violet ones. Alpaca would look great with a white that has very slight creamy undertones because it will warm up the space and make it feel cozy. A bright white trim color could bring out the violet undertones a bit more.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Requisite Gray’
● Requisite Gray is a light/medium toned color. It has enough pigment so it won’t get washed out in a room with lots of natural light. It has a mix of subtle purple and warm undertones. This color is also very flexible in terms of which white you choose. If you want to bring out its warm undertones than a warm white would be good but if you want to bring out the cool tones more than a bright white is the way to go.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Mindful Gray’
● Mindful Gray is a warm gray. It does not have any strong undertones so it is a great neutral color. It is a bit of a darker version of Repose Gray so when being paired with a white it is very versatile. A bright white would stand out and give the space a great modern look. A creamy white would bring out the warmth in this gray and create a cozy, more traditional look.
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Sherwin Williams ‘Dorian Gray’
● Dorian is a medium toned color with a slightly greige undertone. This color will will add warmth and depth to a room that has a good amount of natural light, in a dark room it will make the room look even darker. This color pairs very well with a bring white, it also looks great with darker hardwood floors.
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Benjamin Moore ‘Kendall Charcoal’
● Kendall Charcoal is a deep and luxurious gray paint color. It is great for a feature wall, or accenting wainscotting or woodworking. It has some purple and brown undertones which make it very versatile in terms of what color you put with it. it works well to accent bright white but also soft creamy whites. It looks beautiful as an accent wall for a warm beige room or a light gray room.
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