Best Greige Paint Colours According to Homeowners

Glass vases set against a wall painted in light griege Barren Plain 2111-60.

Known for delivering beautiful results, greige can be found at the nuanced intersection of gray and beige.

If you love neutrals and grays, greige offers the best of both worlds. Greige paint colours are excellent options for balancing colour palettes, from pastel hues to dramatic jewel tones. Keep in mind that a greige with a stronger gray influence will read more cool in a room, like Nimbus 1465. Conversely, if beige is the stronger colour in a chosen greige, the room will read more warm, like Edgecomb Gray HC-173.

Revere Pewter HC-172, a soft, welcoming greige paint colour, works either as a warm or a cool hue depending on a room’s lighting conditions. Revere Pewter is also a homeowner favourite and Benjamin Moore bestseller.

Most Popular Greige Paint Colours

Homeowners love these greige paint colours for their versatility and timeless style.

Greige walls with light pink cabinets and white countertops featuring kitchen appliances and a small blue wall clock.

Thunder AF-685

The versatility of greige allows for a wide range of dynamic style and colour pairings.

Here, a refreshing light pink—First Light 2102-70, the Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2020 —synchs with Thunder AF-685, a deep, eye-catching greige.

Classic Gray OC-23

Using greige alongside a white wall is a timeless design choice.

Here, Classic Gray OC-23 creates a focal point with an accent wall that highlights the architectural detail of a panelled wall. Simply White OC-117 in a matte finish on the wall and taupe Ranchwood CC-500 semi-gloss on the trim add even more design dimension to this serene bedroom.

Balboa Mist OC-27

Balboa Mist OC-27 is a perennial favourite greige.

“Balboa Mist OC-27 has a good dose of gray in it with a slightly warmer cast because of the colour’s hint of a red-violet undertone,” explains Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore’s Director of Colour Marketing & Development. “However, under other lighting conditions Balboa Mist can skew a bit cooler, illustrating the importance of brushing the paint colour on your wall with a sample to make the best decision.”

Barren Plain 2111-60

Light greige Barren Plain 2111-60 sets off a central mantel in Stormy Monday 2112-50, a mid-tone gray.

Greige—and all neutrals—empower you to use more saturated colours in your room, as seen here in this gorgeous Chambourd AF-645-painted armoire.

A study with greige-painted walls features alcove bookcases with books and frames, a cozy chair, and golden blanket.

Edgecomb Gray HC-173

Greige paint colours allow bold accent pieces to shine. Here, a classic leather yellow wing chair stands out against Edgecomb Gray HC-173-painted bookcases.

A gorgeous, ultra-flat matte ceiling in Winter Snow OC-63 completes this lived-in study's tailored look.

Wish AF-680

Greige and wood surfaces are truly design soulmates.

Walls painted in Wish AF-680 provide a warm, comfortable vibe when paired with any colour, but is made all the more lovely besides a wood table, as seen here, or in a room with wood-finished floors.

Natural Cream OC-14

A balanced greige, Natural Cream OC-14 shifts from cool to warm depending on the lighting conditions in the room.

“There is a glow to this room we love,” says Andrea Magno, Director of Colour Marketing & Development. “The combination of the flat, ulti-matte sheen on the wall with the semi-gloss window trim is a clever way to make each colour stand out a bit more from one another.”

Titanium OC-49

The flexibility of greige transcends beyond painted walls to kitchen cabinetry, as seen in this sun-lit kitchen.

Titanium OC-49 in satin sheen on cabinetry adds a stroke of modernity to an otherwise neutral kitchen. Wood floors and a natural fibre rug lend warmth to the space.