Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (Baby Fawn): Undertones, LRV, & Best Uses
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray. While its name might have you thinking it’s out of style, don’t be fooled – never judge a book by its cover, a wine by its label, or a color by its name.
This flexible warm neutral has been kickin’ it for years on interior walls, especially in open-concept spaces or whole homes. It also shows up on exteriors and cabinets.
This fab shade is undoubtedly one of my top 10 neutral paint colors and one that I refer to ALL THE TIME in my Online Paint Color Consulting. Why? Let’s take a look…
FUN FACT: All the photos in my blog are from my Online Color Consulting clients, readers, and friends— because real homes deserve to be celebrated (dirty laundry and all!) While not magazine-perfect, they’re packed with ideas and proven color choices to help you create a home you’ll love.
Updated with fresh content and images for 2026.
IS EDGECOMB GRAY WARM OR COOL?
Edgecomb Gray HC-173 (also known as Baby Fawn OC-15) is a warm neutral paint color, nestled snugly in the bosom of beige and gray.
Is it gray, beige, taupe, or greige?
Because it isn’t in the warm beige or cool gray world, it’s a greige-taupe. What do I mean by greige-taupe? Well, some neutrals like this commit to their green or purple-pink undertones, and it’s easier to put them in a group. Edgecomb Gray isn’t easy…in a good way. We’ll get into its undertones shortly, so you can understand why.
Edgecomb Gray is perfect for creating a soft, warm, and organic look that’s extremely versatile when paired with other colors.
Like many greige-taupe paint colors, Edgecomb Gray can shift in appearance throughout the day, depending on exposure, interior lighting, and surrounding finishes.
If you have a room with north-facing light, Edgecomb Gray might lean a wink more into its gray base. It can lean a touch warmer in south-facing or warm afternoon western sunshine, even looking slightly beige.
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WHAT’S EDGECOMB GRAY’S LRV?
The LRV of Edgecomb Gray is 63.09. This means it isn’t a typical light and fresh color, but it’s certainly lighter than some other popular greige and taupe paint colors.
With this LRV, is Edgecomb too dark for a dark hallway or room?
It can be. Because Edgecomb Gray is neutral, without enough light to support it, it can look a touch dingy in dark rooms, hallways, and basements. On the other hand, with an LRV of 63.09, Edgecomb Gray holds up well in considerably bright rooms without washing out, unlike some colors in the higher LRV ranges.
While the trim in the above photo is just a wink too creamy for Edgecomb Gray, my clients didn’t want to paint their trim. We darkened E.G. by 25% to make it happen.
Sometimes, you’ve gotta work with what you’ve got, and luckily, we managed to squeeze Edgecomb Gray in.
However, in most cases, Edgecomb Gray is too muted and soft to be paired with cream cabinets—they’ll clash hard (read more here about how to pair paint colors with cream cabinets and trim).
Not sure what LRV (Light Reflectance Value) is? Read here…The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Paint Color: LRV
WHAT ARE EDGECOMB GRAY’S UNDERTONES?
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is one of the most neutral greige/taupe paint colors, thanks to its minimal undertones. While it lives in the yellow family, your walls won’t look ‘yellow’ – it’s too neutral for that.
Most greiges take on a green undertone, whereas taupes can favor a violet-pink undertone. Edgecomb Gray easily winks at either.
This lack of a real commitment to undertones means Edgecomb Gray can change its appearance depending on its surroundings and your perception of it. In the right (or wrong) lighting conditions, it can appear ‘slightly’ green (more common) or ‘slightly’ pink. This is why sampling it alongside your finishes and at different times of day is so important.
Edgecomb Gray’s minimal undertones and moderate depth (LRV) are 2 things that make it a great place to start, especially for homeowners who are new to the painting world and unsure what will work.
WILL IT LOOK GRAY OR BEIGE?
Again, a lot comes down to perception. Depending on the exposure of a room, interior lighting, surrounding finishes, and perception, Edgecomb Gray can appear a bit beige, especially when paired with gray or cooler finishes.
On the other hand, for those who love warmer shades, Edgecomb Gray can come off a bit too gray and not warm enough.
I wouldn’t say it comes off GRAY, but it can be a far cry from beige for many. This is what makes it a great happy medium for many. Like the Late Great Goldilocks once said, ‘Not too warm…not too cold…mmmmm, just right’.
Compare it to a few of these grays to see how far it sits from that world…
WALL COLOR: BM Edgecomb Gray | SW Agreeable Gray | BM Stonington Gray | SW On the Rocks | SW Light French Gray
If you’re concerned that Edgecomb Gray looks too beige or warm, consider grabbing a sample of Benjamin Moore’s Manchester Tan to see how lovely and balanced it is.
Edgecomb Gray 25% lighter
If you’re sampling Edgecomb Gray and notice a strong undertone, there could be a few reasons.
- Your exposure, especially afternoon western sunshine.
- You have a lot of green nearby. Green and red (the origin of pink) are opposite, so they enhance each other. And while Edgecomb Gray doesn’t cater to much pink, put it next to something super green, and it could SEEM like it does.
- You have cream nearby (i.e., your existing paint color) or white trim that’s warmer than average. Colors will enhance each other, and any yellow could make Edgecomb Gray look surprisingly pink.
IS EDGECOMB GRAY THE LIGHT VERSION OF REVERE PEWTER?
Nope, they’re different colors. Just because colors sit above or below each other on a color strip doesn’t mean they’re directly related. They can be SIMILAR but can easily have different undertones.
It’s like when people see my redheaded friend and me walking together; they assume we’re related because we look similar and walk close together (and are so darn cute, wink wink). Long story loooong, we’re not related, and neither are Edgecomb Gray and Revere Pewter.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter: IMAGES, Info, & More
EDGECOMB GRAY IN DIFFERENT LIGHTING
In a well-lit space, Edgecomb Gray will look lighter and brighter as the natural light bounces off it (as any color will when given light). This will create a low-contrast look with white trim. However, in a room with average lighting (below), Edgecomb settles at its very best.
If you have a very bright room or wall, you can expect Edgecomb Gray to wash out a lot, but the color and contrast will return once the direct light softens.
On the other hand, if you have a dark or low-light space, Edgecomb Gray will lean a bit darker, which can also make it look slightly warmer. Please note that in some low-light situations, it may appear drab.
In the next photo, notice how Edgecomb Gray looks on the lower parts of the staircase compared to the higher parts…
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Before, this entryway looked heavy with the dark wood trims, doors, railings, and gray walls…
Edgecomb Gray and Benjamin Moore White Dove update this foyer while allowing for some charm and contrast with black accents…
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Notice how well it complements the taupe carpet and wood flooring, setting a neutral stage for the rest of the home to play with.
WHAT’S A LIGHTER VERSION OF EDGECOMB GRAY?
There is no technical ‘lighter version’ of Edgecomb Gray. While Benjamin Moore’s Winds Breath is equally non-committal regarding undertones, it can look creamier than Edgecomb Gray (because it’s lighter).
WALL COLOR: Edgecomb Gray | LEFT: 25% lighter | RIGHT: 50% LIGHTER
Your best shot at a lighter version of Edgecomb Gray is to ask your paint store technician to make a sample pot 25-50% lighter.
The undertones CAN shift when lightening a color (especially at 50%), but at least you’re working with similar bones.
MORE OF BM EDGECOMB GRAY LIGHTENED…
In my MAD quest for the perfect paint color for my home, I decided to play around with Edgecomb Gray and lightened it by 75%. This is not for the faint of heart!
While lightening a color by 25% is a subtle shift, 50% results in a noticeable change, and 75%, well, it’s a whole different ball game.
Most people find Edgecomb at 50% a bit easier to manage…
The pure magic of this color is that its undertones shift throughout the day, and I’ve yet to see a version of it that I don’t love, whether day or night.
Here’s another great sampling example…
At 75% lighter, Edgecomb Gray is definitely in the off-white range, as shown below. In the upper hallway, it’s easier to see the contrast with the trim (and all of the love notes I have on my daughter’s doors).
Let’s revisit Edgecomb Gray, lightened by 25% in my Online Color Consulting client’s hallway…
WHERE EDGECOMB GRAY DOES (& DOESN’T) DO ITS BEST WORK
When it comes to popularity, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is definitely near the top of the list for a variety of surfaces. However, this doesn’t mean it’s a no-brainer. Let’s look at a few general ‘best’ areas, then hone in on a few specifics…
- As a whole home paint color, or for a single room or open-concept space
- On the exterior of a home
- In rooms with adequate natural lighting
ON KITCHEN CABINETS…
Edgecomb Gray could be a good choice for cabinets if it suits the backsplash and countertop it’s paired with, especially since current trends favor warm, neutral, off-white, and light cabinets.
Edgecomb Gray settles nicely on cabinets if you have a dark kitchen
The tricky thing is that, with a reasonable amount of lighting, Edgecomb Gray often looks a bit lighter and warmer than expected on cabinets.
Sample and compare other colors carefully!
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ON WALLS…
Edgecomb Gray is a hugely popular choice for single rooms and entire homes, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. With warmer trends, you can expect more colors like Edgecomb Gray to show up at the party with tassels on and not much else. That said, many are leaning into even warmer neutrals.
REVIEWS: Sherwin Williams Modern Gray | Egret White
ON THE EXTERIOR OF A HOME…
Edgecomb Gray can be a beautiful exterior paint color if it suits the stone, brick, or roof it’s paired with. However, just as with cabinets, expect it to look LIGHTER and WARMER than expected.
5 Easy Steps to Picking Your Exterior Paint Colors
Here’s Edgecomb Gray on a front door with a gorgeous brick exterior…
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DOES IT GO WITH CREAM CABINETS OR TRIM?
That’s a hard no. Edgecomb Gray doesn’t have what it takes to satisfy the specific needs of the average cream-colored cabinet or trim. If you need help, I have a blog post on the best paint colors with cream cabinets and trims for you to check out.
My next Online Color Consulting client came to me hoping for a new color for her walls (as Edgecomb Gray wasn’t working)…
The challenge is that the cabinets are too cream for Edgecomb Gray. Even the stone fireplace and carpet aren’t happy with the degree of yellow in these cream cabinets. Instead, I came up with a new plan for her (and can’t wait to see the after photos)!
Regardless, it goes to show how Edgecomb Gray isn’t BFF’S with cream cabinets and trims
In this next home, the trim and doors are getting painted a more timeless shade of white, but shows how Edgecomb Gray (and other, similar neutrals) don’t work…
Edgecomb Gray is on the bottom and is lightened by 25%. Even at full strength, it’s a hard no.
DOES IT GO WITH WOOD CABINETS & TRIMS?
Edgecomb Gray can be beautiful with a wide range of wood stains, whether on your cabinets, trims, flooring, or furniture.
I might just be careful when pairing it with woods with a strong red undertone. This next image is my client’s BEFORE photo, and you can see how it sits a bit off/murky with the red hue of the flooring…
WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM WITH EDGECOMB GRAY?
I’m partial to two Benjamin Moore whites:
- Benjamin Moore White Dove, a soft, warm shade of white
- Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, which is a brighter white, offering a cleaner contrast with Edgecomb Gray
If you have a bright room, the increased contrast with Chantilly Lace could help you see the color on the walls more when it’s most washed out. HOWEVER, one of my favorite whites with Edgecomb Gray is Sherwin Williams Pure White.
Before, this entryway looked heavy and drab with its gold-inspired walls…
After, Edgecomb Gray (with Sherwin Williams Pure White trim) adds a fresher, brighter face to this beautiful home…
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WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO EDGECOMB GRAY?
I have many clients who LOVE Edgecomb Gray but want it in Sherwin William’s paint—no such luck, Chuck.
Every paint color has nuances based on the foundation it’s built with—different paint companies use different foundations. This doesn’t mean you can’t get the same color, but you can’t even get a perfect color match.
However, some colors pick up what Edgecomb Gray is throwing down regarding INTENTIONS (being a flexible, warm neutral), just with a little twist.
EDGECOMB GRAY VS. BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER
As mentioned earlier, while these two colors may sit next to each other in the fan deck, this doesn’t mean they’re related. However, being equally as beautiful, they often vie for the same project!
Starting with depth, Edgecomb Gray’s LRV of 63.09 is a good dose lighter than Revere Pewter’s LRV of 55.05. This lower LRV means Revere Pewter falls toward the darker end of the light range.
Revere Pewter is also grayer, coming in more like a muddy, earth-toned, warm gray-greige.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter: IMAGES, Info, & More
EDGECOMB GRAY VS. BENJAMIN MOORE CEDAR KEY
If Edgecomb Gray falls a bit flat for you, you might love the added, taupe-based warmth of Cedar Key.
Cedar Key has an LRV of 61.03, making it slightly darker than Edgecomb Gray but still comparable.
BM Cedar Key | BM Edgecomb Gray | BM Pale Oak | BM Sea Pearl
BTW, in the above photo, this shows how Edgecomb Gray CAN look a bit pinkish at times – crazy, eh?!
WHICH SHERWIN WILLIAMS COLORS ARE SIMILAR?
If you need a good alternative to Edgecomb Gray, Sherwin Williams has some gorgeous options. Of course, there’s no exact match – that’s not how it works, but there are a few shades with similar intentions, including…
- Sherwin Williams Modern Gray. This is the best comparison if you need to switch brands.
- For a bit more depth and warmth, Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige is interesting. I wonder how they’d compare if Accessible Beige were mixed 25% lighter…
- While it’s lighter and grayer, I love Sherwin Williams Egret White for a slightly different approach to the subtle, neutral world.
Here’s a good shot of Egret White in action…
WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH EDGECOMB GRAY?
While it depends on what you’re using them for (cabinets, adjoining room, accent wall, etc.), there are a bunch of colors that look good in a palette with Edgecomb…
- WARM OFF-WHITES: subtle and muted warm off-white paint colors
- GRAY-BLUES: grays that are slightly darker with a blue, green, or blue-green undertone
- greige paint colors that are darker than Edgecomb Gray (at least 10 LRV points darker is a good place to start).
- WHITES: a range of soft and bright white paint colors
- GREIGES: Light to medium (or even darker) greiges can be beautiful with E. Gray, so long as they’re darker than it is
WHAT ACCENT COLORS GO WITH EDGECOMB GRAY?
Edgecomb Gray is a great partner to so many gorgeous shades, including…
- STORMY GRAY-BLUE-GREENS: mid-toned or darker blue-green-gray blends can be gorgeous accents, either on walls, doors, or home decor
- DARK EARTHY GREENS: darker, earthy green paint colors are my favorite pairings with E. Gray
- DARK GRAY-GREENS: considerably darker grays with a green undertone can be complementary, creating an organic palette
- DARK GREIGE: Please, check out a range of dark greiges as they can be STUNNING partners
PROS & CONS: SUMMARY OF EDGECOMB GRAY
While the above blog post gives you the full details on this top-selling neutral from Benjamin Moore, let’s hit the basics…
- Edgecomb has very little commitment to undertone, making it quite flexible.
- Because of this lack of commitment, if your finishes lean considerably pink, it could look a touch green (minor) in comparison.
- On the other hand, if your finishes lean greener, they could appear a shade pink in comparison (minor)—this happens with colors that have minimal undertone allegiance.
- Edgecomb Gray’s LRV of 63 makes it a great choice for walls in a room with an average (or higher) amount of light.
- If your room is dark or low-light, Edgecomb Gray can look a bit dingy.
- It looks great with a wide range of wood stains and finishes, including cabinets, trims, and floors.
- Suits the average slightly bright or slightly warm white paint color for trims and cabinets.
- It’s a great color for resale as it has a ton of mass appeal.
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Your description of Edgecomb Gray and in what scenarios it would work best was spot on! It is the perfect color for my new home with its lighting and exposures. You have taught me so much about color. Thank you!
That’s what I like to hear Kim, thank you!
Hi Kylie…I am so glad to have come across your site. The information you have provided about Edgecomb Gray is what I have been trying to find for weeks. I love the color & purchased a pint sampler to test it on my walls but I find it too gray & light. It doesn’t seem to match the color chip from Benjamin Moore & I would really like to get what I see on the chip. I want the Greige effect with more of the creaminess towards the beige. Would I be making a mistake to have them adjust the color when they mix it up in the gallon cans? Thank you! And I really appreciate any feedback from you.
Hi Joyce! Well you WOULD want them to play around with a sample pot before you committed to having it made on a larger scale. However, you really should get the look of Edgecomb, otherwise you may as well pick a different colour! Check out BM Clay Beige. It’s a tiny bit darker and has more beige in it which you might like…
~KYlie
Kylie,
I’m using Edgecomb Gray for a large north facing open concept living room, dinning area and kitchen with a lot of lighting during the day. What paint color can I use for the ceiling? I’m looking at Cotton Balls and White Dove. Will either work?
Hi Agnes, I might lean toward White Dove…
Would this color be cool enough to go with marble counters? We have picked our slabs but they aren’t installed yet. The builder needs our paint color for the whole house tomorrow and I can’t decide between a warmer gray like Edge Comb and a brighter/cooler gray like Grey Owl.
Hi Mary Beth, I think you might find Edgecomb Gray a touch warm for most marbles!
Hello! I have been following your ideas regarding updating carpenter grade cabinets, Formica 180, sinks, paint colors with wood trim. Let me just start out by saying how much I appreciate your ideas that do not blow the budget!! We have golden oak cabinets and trim throughout our home. Replacing is not an option. I am leaning towards using Edgecomb Gray after reading your color review. Would you be willing to recommend a Fomica 180 pattern that you like with the Edgecomb Gray that would look nice with the golden oak cabinets and updated hardware? Do you know if we can check out or rent a fan deck with available Formica 180 options? I cannot get over how good the Formica looks in your photos! Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Tina! I’m glad you’ve found the info helpful! The first one that came to mind was the Travertine Silver, which is beautiful. It doesn’t work AS well if you have corners as the veining meets up, but doesn’t match up on in the corners.
You can also check out my e-design, where I can take a look at photos of your room and see if there’s anything else that could work! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Hi Kylie!
I love your reviews and your writing style. You’re so down to earth and who doesn’t love humor!
I’m wondering if there are “rules” about choosing trim and ceiling colors. For instance, if you paint the walls a warmer greige, like Edgecomb Gray, do you want to also choose a warm white for the ceiling and trim? Can you pair it with a cool white instead or does this cause some kind of discord? I guess I’m asking how choosing a stark white affects the wall color as opposed to choosing a softer white? If you’ve addressed this question somewhere, can you please direct me to it? I’m drawn to warmer, softer whites but I never know how they affect wall colors.
Thanks so much and keep up the fantastic reviews!
Hi Sheila, thanks for liking me 😉 I think I’m funny, but my hubby doesn’t always agree!
So whites are tricky, but generally speaking if you have cool toned walls (ie: blue, purple, green, gray) you’ll want a plain white or slightly cool white with similar undertones. If you have warm toned walls (ie: warm gray, greige, yellow/orange/etc… then you would do a warm white. But of course, this isn’t set in STONE (nothing ever is with paint colours) as sometimes you can do subtle tweaks to whites to off-set/complement the wall colour. When it comes to Edgecomb Gray I like it with White Dove!
Hello! Any thoughts on the use of this in a basement with minimal natural lighting? I wonder if it’s worth lightening it up a touch for use in a darker space? Love your site, thanks for sharing!
Hmmm, you might find it a bit drab/dingy. Lightening it would help the depth but I don’t know if it would fix the ‘colour’ enough…
Shucks. We are about to put our home on the market and we want to freshen up the barely-any-natural-light basement level and make it most marketable. I am so stuck on color, but had been leaning toward Edgecomb Gray, maybe lightened….but now I am kinda thinking SW Bug Chill based on your review of it…..Currently is Searching Blue in some places and Hilton Head Cream in others… We want to just “whitewash” the whole thing, just not white. Do you have any blogs or videos on painting your house to sell it? What are mist people looking for?
Thanks for all your articles and videos….I have become obsessed with color!!!!
Hah! Bug Chill…now, that’s interesting sounding! I meant SW Big Chill, of course.
I love your blog! I wish you would address colors in an old house. I have found in my old home that some of the grays and tans just say -old color in an old home. the white trim color I have used that I feel Helps to give a little more up-to-date feel is Benjamin Moore’s decorators white. can you talk about this problem or have you had it ?
Oh Marilyn, I would LOOOVE to talk about this problem, but you know why I can’t? Photos! I only use my own photos now of clients homes. I just don’t have enough photos of clients with older homes that I can use on my blog! Photos need to be as clear and bright as possible and hopefully the rooms are somewhat decorative. Often it’s one or the other, but not always both. It’s a tough one! So…wink wink, if you want to send some photos of your home along (if you think it could work) PLEASE DO! I would absolutely LOVE to touch on this topic!
~Kylie
I love your color advise. I had connection problems earlier and can’t find my original post so I’m thinking it never went through. With that said, if this looks familiar it posted twice. After much searching you have guided me towards edgecomb grey for an open concept home with a 2 story north facing living room. I am trying to decide if painting one color throughout is too much grey. I’m hoping the different lighting will give it slight color variations from room to room. From the living room you can see the foyer, kitchen and sunroom. You can’t see the dining room off of the kitchen though, and it is painted functional grey with white wainscoting . I was wondering if you think manchester tan (20 % lighter…thank you Kylie) would be a better choice for the kitchen and adjoining sunroom to break up the grey or if sticking with one color creates better flow in open concept rooms. Would those two colors compliment each other? Thank you for your insight.
Hi Antoinette! I have TONS of clients how paint the same colour EVERYWHERE, knowing that the exposure, room size, furnishings, etc… will affect how the colour looks. That being said, nothing wrong with a change either! Now I always recommend lightly if I haven’t seen the rooms, but yes, Edgecomb and Manchester are nice together and i think going 25% lighter is a good idea.
I hope that helps!
~Kylie
It sure does. Thanks so much.
Hi Kylie! I’m a new fan of yours and your content has been so helpful so far! I am a bit confused about when and where to use Edgecomb Gray vs. another favorite of yours – Balboa Mist. Both seem to be warmer, lighter grays and you’re a fan of both…can you elaborate on your feelings for these two colors? Also, do they go well together or clash?
Hi Sharon, I find that Balboa is a bit more feminine looking, with an almost warm purple undertone (very subtle though). Edgecomb is a bit more of a ‘typical’ greige with not too many surprises hiding in it – so for my money, I’d bank on Edgecomb!
Thank you Kylie! This is very helpful!
Hi Kylie!
First off, I am a big fan of yours! I have been doing a town house renovation and your website has been so helpful!
I also live in Nanaimo, so I am excited to connect with you when I buy/build my dream home!
For now I am struggling with my North/East facing living room… I have just painted my foyer and dark narrow hallway in edgecomb gray which I am loving so far with the dark flooring and white trim. However, in my living room I can’t decide to either follow the edgecomb gray throughout or use Revere Pewter, but I don’t get direct light so RP might be too dark? (Learnt that from your posts 😉 )
I also have a vaulted ceiling with a tall feature fireplace wall.. right now it is RED, so red!! I need a feature colour to pair with edgecomb gray… in a north/east facing room… Do I keep the red? or do something neutral like SW Urbane Bronze?
Thank you so much and I look forward to your reply!
Paige
Hi Paige! From the sounds of it, I DO lean a bit more toward Edgecomb Gray in your living room area…
As for a feature wall, it’s ALLLL about personal tastes! Red suits Edgecomb, but not everyone loves red. Urbane BRonze? I LOOOOOVE Urbane Bronze – dense and striking. It also depends on what best suits your decor and fireplace! I also like SW Porpoise, which is the slightly lighter version of Urbane Bronze and the green comes up just a wink more, mixed with that gorgeous dark dark greige.
I hope that helps my Nanaimo friend!
~Kylie
Hi. Kylie. I’m going to remodeling basement,I want to use Edgecomb gray for the walls. What ceiling and trim color would you suggest?My floor is Lewisburg oak. I like warm color and I want to my basement look more brighter. Would you suggest Edgecomb Gray for basement wall?thanks.
Wendy
Hi Wendy, depending on how good your interior lighting is, yes Edgecomb could be a touch drab. If you have good interior lighting it could be lovely! As for trim, I do like White Dove…
Very grateful to Kylie for this excellent article about Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Grey. We were searching for a greige that was more beige than grey for our Delray Beach villa remodel, and I think we’ve found it! Thank you for doing the work for us!
Matt and Ned
Awesome – that’s what I love to hear, thank you Matt!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie, thanks so much for your blog review on Edgecomb Gray. We recently purchased our first home and I have been going back and forth on what color to paint. I have a sample of Edgecomb Gray, and have loved it. But I would like your opinion on if it will be the best color for us. I would be happy to send photos! Not sure of the directional sunlight but we have a house with only one window in the living room with a covered porch out front. The kitchen has more natural light filtering in from a large window in the dining as well as a window above the sink. ALL of our trim is wood, along with wood colored cabinets and flooring. What I have found is that the Edgecomb Gray looks almost white up against all of the wood. I want our spaces to be as light and airy feeling as possible, but still bring in some color.
HI Kalynn, thank you for writing! When it comes to personal questions, there’s so much more for me to consider, so yes you’re right – photos would help! So, I would recommend you check out my E-design service which is affordable and fun! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ This way I can spend some quality time with your room, check out your photos/questionnaire answers and come up with some good solutions for you!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie,
I am painting the whole interior of my house and I’m using Benjamin Moore Aura paints.
My question is I am using flat paint for the ceiling, matte for the walls and semi- gloss for the trim and the doors.
Does that sound right?
I also have a built in entertainment./ bookshelf in my family room, what type of sheen would you suggest I paint that with?
Appreciate your input.
Thank you,
Nancy
Hi Nancy! That does sound good, although with matte walls you MIGHT want to consider a slightly softer satin finish on the trim, but that CAN depend on the age of your home. Older homes often best suit a shinier trim, whereas more modern homes often suit more of a satin finish. AS for a built-in, I would always go satin or pearl.
Can you recommend a ceiling color besides white to go with Edcomb grey walls? . Floors are oak hardwood.
Hi Cindy, I might look at White Dove for a soft, warm look!
Hi Kylie!
Painters have started painting our house Edgecomb Gray and all I can see is lavender on our walls! They have not started the living room and kitchen yet but I would hate for those walls to look lavender as well. I would love your help but I would need a quick turn around time. Do you have the availability ?! Thanks so much!!
Hi My! It could be a few things. My first thought is ‘what are they painting over?’. If it’s a warmer yellow/beige tone, then Edgecomb can look that way in comparison. My next thought is, ‘did they colour match it into a different brand, or are they using BM paint?’. Colour matches can be good…but they can also be just slightly off which can tweak those undertones. And lastly, is the room north facing? North facing light can sometimes enhance the gray in a colour.
If you need a quick suggestion, check out BM Ballet White which has more cream/warmth to it, but from the sounds of your room, might settle into it’s greigeish base for you 🙂
Thanks so much!! The walls were originally yellow!! The entire house was painted yellow 🙁 Between gray owl, classic gray and silver chain, which one would you recommend for kitchen walls? Our kitchen is south facing with white quartz countertops. I love revere pewter but I heard that clashes with marble/quartz.
Hi Kylie, after 10 samples and still no luck I finally came across your website. Thank goodness because I was starting to lose hope on ever finding the perfect color. Every gray I used looked blue in my house. But I have finally narrowed it down to accessible beige, revere pewter and edgecomb gray after reading all your posts.. I LOVE edgecomb grey everywhere except for one area. Up high on the 2 story great room. It looks yellow.. The room is south east facing. Is that normal for that color to look yellow or is it just my house? Thanks so much!
Hi Liz, it CAN pick up a bit if sun hits it in the right way, but then many colours will do so. I’m a believer that sometimes there isn’t 1 colour that hits VERY spot at ALL times of the day, so sometimes we pick the one that is DAMMMN close. If it’s just that one spot, I say go for it! Otherwise, you can also check out SW Agreeable Gray…
Hi, love your advice and great pictures. I am thinking about going with Edgecomb for my entry and living room. I have an open stairwell to our basement rec room and wondered if Kendall Charcoal would be a good choice for an accent wall?
OOO yes, could be lovely as long as you have decent light, otherwise it could act black-ish (which is also cool 😉
Great post! My husband and I just bought our first house and your site has been very helpful! Do you have a recommendation for a neutral BM color similar to Edgecomb Gray but slightly more beige?
Hi Erin! Check out BM Ballet White and White Sand, see how they feel!