Rest in peace Mr. Gray?
Everything is recycled – we all know this. (Start saving your old clothes for awhile and see if I am not right!) And popular colors are no different. Whether for your walls, cabinets or your clothing – colors come and go.
But 50 shades of gray have been popular for a particularly long time. In fact, gray has almost been as popular as white for kitchens for at least 5 years – is it time to graduate to a more sophisticated tone? I say yes- without a doubt.
Best Gray Paint Colors for 2020
I like gray, but never have enjoyed being smothered in one color and certainly not a drab shade of gray (and if you want to see what I think about beige, if you dare, then read this post about why beige is ugly!)
I prefer bright or saturated colors with some neutrals to balance the color- more on this later. It really is time to retire the more flat shades of gray and opt for, lack of a better term, more infused grays? I totally made that up.
But what I mean is color with gray undertones or grays with more specific color undertones to give Mr. Gray some life and personality.
It is Time for Gray With Some Attitude!
Can we begin to evolve a little into a more sophisticated, yet never beige, tonal gray with some life, lift and attitude present?
Why yes we can. I present to you the best new infused grays that will bring depth to any room and banish the gray skies! Undertones of plum, blue, and green can give Mr. Gray new exciting life – just like Anastasia did – oops. I so did not watch that movie.
Infused grays good enough to eat
MY GO TO LIGHT GRAY INFUSED WITH A PURPLE UNDERTONE THAT MAKES IT APPEAR TYPICALLY GRAY UNTIL LIGHT IS SHED ON IT AND IT ROCKS THE ROOM. BENJAMIN MOORE STORMY MONDAY.
HEADING FURTHER DOWN THE PURPLE PATH- THIS STRONG, SEXY AND GRAAAAY-PEY COLOR IS AWESOME ON A CEILING. BENJAMIN MOORE KASBAH
ANOTHER FAB CEILING COLOR- OR BATH VANITY CABINET – IS BENJAMIN MOORE STONE. A LITTLE BIT OF PURPLE AND A BIT OF BROWN MAKES THIS COLOR ALMOST 3 DIMENSIONAL. TOP PICK FOR 2020 BEST GRAY COLOR!
These infused grays will not give you the blues!
TOO FAR FROM THE GRAY TRAIL FOR YOU? TRY A BLUE INFUSED GRAY LIKE BENJAMIN MOORE NICKEL
OR A BIT DARKER WITH BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER STREAK – WE PAINTED OUR BUILDING ACCENT THIS SHADE!
SOME MIGHT CALL THIS BLACK. I CALL IT SEXY AND BROODING – A PERFECT GRAY BLUE BLACK TO TAKE OVER WHERE KENDALL CHARCOAL IS NOW FLAT – BENJAMIN MOORE CHEATING HEART – BEST GRAY COLOR 2020!
Green infused grays can be a great traditional compromise!
IS IT GREEN OR IS IT BLUE? EITHER WAY, IT HAS A HEALTHY BIT OF GRAY BUT IS FRESH AND STRONG. BENJAMIN MOORE MOUNT SAINT ANNE
THIS IS A TRIED AND TRUE COLOR FOR ME – NEVER TIRE OF IT AND IS A RICH AND BOUNTIFUL SHADE OF GRAY- BENJAMIN MOORE DUXBURY GRAY – ONE OF MY FAVE DARKER GRAY SHADES.
LIGHTER BUT STILL VERY GRAY- A GOOD COLOR FOR A FRESHER TAKE ON GRAY – BENJAMIN MOORE SLEIGH BELLS
Still wanting a warmer shade of #notsogray?
And for those who still prefer beige (but please make no mistake – beige is NOT a neutral when it comes to decorating unless all of your furnishings are circa 1985 and I am not talking about antiques!) Here are two of my go to greiges that have won over even the most beigey clients I have had!
BENJAMIN MOORE Rodeo – A GREAT LIGHT COLOR THAT FEELS LIKE A BEIGE BUT WORKS AND PLAYS WELL WITH MOST FURNISHINGS. ONE OF MY BEST GRAY COLORS THAT IS REALLY SUPER SOFT.
A LITTLE DARKER BUT GREAT FOR ROOMS WITH MORE LIGHT AND NEEDING SOME DRAMA- THINK HIGHER CEILINGS. BENJAMIN MOORE Northern Cliffs
Have you found some other #notsogray shades that work well? Please share with us! We love discovering new paint colors! Color is my thing!
For more resources and information on how to choose the right color for your room, check out these color articles from my blog.
