8 Best Sherwin Williams Greige Paint Colors: Light to Medium
With trends shifted firmly away from gray and into warmer shades, it’s easy to get lost in a world of beige. Which is why this lil’ Ginger is grateful for greige.
Not as cool as gray nor as warm as beige and cream, greige paint colors are awesome happy mediums, hovering in the ample bosom between gray and beige. This makes them a great option for those who are over gray but not fans of the overly warm end of things.
But before we dive in, let’s do a little clarification so we’re all speaking the same colorful language (of which I have plenty)…
GREIGE: Not as warm as beige-tan, not as cool as gray. Greiges tend to appear with a slight or obvious green hue.
TAUPE: Not as warm as beige-tan or as cool as gray. Taupes tend to appear with a slight or strong purple-pink undertone.
If you find a greige or taupe that doesn’t commit to a particular hue, it can flex either way more easily depending on the room’s exposure, lighting, etc. (commitment gives you a stronger chance of a particular hue popping up and NOT the other).
WARM GRAY: Warm grays are warmer than traditional grays. However, even with a green or purple-pink undertone, they aren’t warm enough to be greige or taupe.
However, depending on how warm a gray is, it can wink at greige (or taupe), ESPECIALLY in a room with south-facing light or western afternoon sunshine. So, to cover the bases, a few of these colors might dabble in both worlds!
1. SHERWIN WILLIAMS ANALYTICAL GRAY 7051
Analytical Gray is one of my favorite greiges because it really commits to its job. Many greiges offer a more passive wink at green, not Analytical Gray. This gorgeous greige has the perfect muddy approach with a noticeable but not remotely overwhelming green hue.
BTW, the ‘y’ in Analytical Gray is super important, as without it, you’re in for a long night. And yes, that is my level of maturity.
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Analytical Gray has an LRV of 47, making it a light-medium depth paint color. Compare it to a few of the lighter, muted shades on this page, including Worldly Gray, Anew Gray, and Agreeable Gray, to see which commitment to depth and undertone you prefer!
2. SHERWIN WILLIAMS WORLDLY GRAY 7043
Worldly Gray is a beautiful, warm, greige-taupe with vague undertones, at best. This organic, nature-inspired approach to warm neutrals offers flexibility with undertones.
If the previously mentioned, Analytical Gray is a bit too green, Worldly Gray (or the upcoming Agreeable Gray) could be the ticket.
Worldly Gray is like a lighter version of Amazing Gray (coming up shortly). Sure, both colors could flash a subtle green undertone in some environments. Crazy green? Nah. But if you’re REALLY worried about green, you might swing into the wild world of taupe paint colors instead.
3. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY SW 7029
Agreeable Gray is well-known as a good ‘whole home’ color as it tends to humor a wide range of finishes and undertones, even if they aren’t a 100% match.
In fact, Agreeable Gray is one of Sherwin Williams top selling colors.
Agreeable Gray looks STUNNING on these painted kitchen cabinets (as far as light cabinet colors go, it’s one of my favorites)…
Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
Check out my CURATED GREIGE MIX BUNDLE if you want the best comparables to Agreeable Gray!
If you’re seriously considering Agreeable Gray, comparing it to similar shades is the best way to find the perfect color for your home.
4. SHERWIN WILLIAMS ANEW GRAY 7030
Anew Gray is a light-medium depth greige-taupe. Unlike its lighter version, Agreeable Gray (which we’ll look at shortly), Anew Gray settles quite nicely between gray and beige, whereas Agreeable Gray often leans more obviously toward gray.
With its LRV of 47, Anew Gray will add depth and personality to a room without weighing it down, AS LONG AS your room has adequate natural or interior lighting. While Anew Gray isn’t as warm as beige and tan, its subtle warmth takes a more passive approach and adds a pretty softness to most rooms.
Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Anew Gray
5. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AMAZING GRAY 7044
Amazing Gray is amazeballs. This glorious shade of greige can flash a wee green undertone at you, but it’s darn subtle. Just look at the earthy, organic goodness on these walls…
Color Review of Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray
Amazing Gray can also be great for an exterior, particularly on homes with brick, as many mortars work well with this undertone and warmth. Amazing Gray is also great with a wide range of wood finishes, though I might be careful with lighter, pink-stained woods.
If Amazing Gray isn’t grabbing the green undertone you want (which won’t be surprising), check out the previously mentioned Analytical Gray or Sherwin Williams Jogging Path, shown below (the latter commits to more green, fo sho)…
6. SHERWIN WILLIAMS INTELLECTUAL GRAY 7045
Intellectual Gray has an LRV of 36, which makes it a medium-depth color. It’s not on the darker end of the scale – it still has some levity compared to darker shades, but compared to light colors, it has a great degree of body.
This depth makes it more popular on kitchen cabinets and even some accent walls.
I love to start with this range (LRV/depth) when painting cabinets, as it opens up a world of options for wall color partners. It’s also great on an exterior with a ton of natural light, as it won’t wash out as much as lighter shades.
If you’re dabbling in greige and are unsure about its undertone, compare Intellectual Gray to Sherwin Williams Mega Greige. It isn’t REALLY ‘mega’ as it’s not committed to its undertones; it hovers between the greige and taupe worlds.
Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray Color Review
7. SHERWIN WILLIAMS FELTED WOOL 9171
If you’re looking for a greige with a bit more meat on its bones without going too far, Felted Wool is ready to wrap you up in its cozy arms! This particular greige has an LRV of 28, placing it smack dab in the middle of the medium depths.
Felted Wool isn’t just beautiful on walls; it’s gorgeous on kitchen cabinets. I love it because off-white and light-depth cabinets can be hard to find coordinating wall colors. Not Felted Wool. With its lower LRV, it’s much easier to integrate into a full, well-balanced palette.
If you’re unsure whether Felted Wool has too much undertone, compare it to the lovely Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray, which is more of a greige-taupe that doesn’t commit hard one way or the other (green or purple). It also picks up more warmth without dipping right into beige-brown.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Felted Wool…
8. SHERWIN WILLIAMS FAWN BRINDLE 7640
Fawn Brindle could hit the spot if you want a greige that commits a bit more to warmth. This greige is warmer than the others, with a bit more beige-brown in its backdrop and that beautiful, but notable green hue.
Like many greiges, it can take on more gray with the right (or wrong) exposure and interior light, but don’t mind that too much, as its roots are still hardcore greige. Thanks to its LRV of 36, it’s also less likely to wash out on a well-lit exterior or interior wall.
If you want a more subtle, maybe even grayer look, compare Fawn Brindle to Sherwin Williams Graystone.
Color Review of Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS…
Before we finish our time together, I want to touch on a few questions I get asked in my comment section, Kylie M YouTube, and Instagram…
DO GRAY & GREIGE GO TOGETHER?
Yes, gray and greige go together, but the gray shouldn’t be LIGHTER than the greige, or the combo can look off. Or, turning that around, the greige should be lighter than the gray.
WHAT’S THE MOST POPULAR GREIGE PAINT COLOR?
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray is one of the best greige-taupe paint colors. However, depending on your PERCEPTION of what a greige is, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray also takes a run at the title. This said, Edgecomb Gray takes a FAR different approach to greige than any of the shades on this page…it’s a ninja.
ARE GREIGE & GRAY STILL POPULAR PAINT COLORS?
Every color has its place. Grays are no longer trendy (although a well-chosen gray that suits its space is always at home), and greiges and taupes are far more popular thanks to their warmth. However, paint color trends have tipped even further toward modern beiges and tan, which, according to my research, are beating out the greiges and taupes of last year.
IS GREIGE JUST A VERSION OF WARM GRAY?
Kind of, yes – a very, very warm gray. Some greiges can pass as warm grays, including top colors like Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray and Worldly Gray. On the other hand, many grays can look greige, including Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray. However, we’re talking about two different groups – warm grays and greiges.
Greiges are warmer than warm grays and have their own category.
QUICK RECAP
- Greiges can look neutral, but many flash a green undertone.
- Greiges are always warm, even ones that seem cool compared to a warmer color like beige.
- The most popular greiges include Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray, Anew Gray, and Worldly Gray.
- Greige undertones can vary depending on a room’s exposure, interior lighting, and surrounding finishes (as well as perception!)
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Hi, Is Agreeable Gray a warm gray? If so , does that mean On the Rocks is cool? I want to try a warm so I can avoid painting my medium brown stained trim since we have crown molding, chair rails, built-ins etc….thank you for helping me u understand warm vs. cool!!
Take care,
Jen
Hi Jennifer! Yes, Agreeable Gray is a WARM gray, but depending on your exposure it can flex gray and even pick up a wink of blue (north facing rooms in particular). So while it is a warm gray compared to gray, it doesn’t always strike me as a particularly warm colour in general. Also check out BM Edgecomb Gray…
~Kylie
Finally, someone who understands color. Do you ever think about the age of the house and the colors used in it. My house is Old! and some of the beige/tan colors just seem to strike me as an old color in an old house. Have you even considered doing a blog on that?
Love your posts.
Thank you so much for your time and help. I love that you have suggested a BM color. That has been my preferred brand, but a painter I had hoped to hire uses SW…so I explored and bought lots of SW colors. If I am doing this myself, I feel more comfortable with BM. I love white dove for trim I have to paint. Is it ok with agreeable and edgecomb or even sw popular gray? Thanks again .You are the best
Just wanted to let you know I settled on collingdale for the walls and am hoping the painter can tint his preferred trim paint white dove. Thinking to do our built ins dark gray or black. Would love your opinion.
Our Home has Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray throughout. Most of our Living room, Dining Room, Office, and bedroom Furniture is a darker walnut and chestnut wood colors. Do you think this will be too much of a contrast and make areas seem chopped up to the eye?
Hi Sandy! Yes, a lighter paint colour with darker furniture can chop things up a bit, adding contrast, but it can also be a nice way to balance a space so that it isn’t too heavy/dark. Anew Gray is a light/medium tone that would be slightly lower contrast, but some people would find it too heavy, depending on the amount of natural light you have…
I’m trying to find the right gray for my kitchen and living room actually the whole house but I have in the kitchen I have the white quartz and white cabinets and I’m looking for a nice Gray can you help me
Hi Pat, thank you for your note, I do try to give as much free info as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t work, then it might be time for some E-design – it’s affordable and fun!
~Kylie https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/interior-paint-palettes/
Trying to find a nice contrasting dark gray tone to paint our Kitchen Island and Range hood. Our walls are agreeable gray/ southern exposure and the upper cabinets are painted in Pure White. We live In Seattle Wa , were it’s gray almost everyday. We must be crazy to pick gray?
Regards
Hi Sandra, when it comes to personal questions I have to be careful, as I haven’t see your flooring, countertop or anything, so it’s just guessing at that point! If you’d like me to take a look at those things, I do have an affordable E-design service which is fun too! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ And no, you’re not crazy! The right gray can be a soft backdrop and a dark one can add a nice contrast to white cabinets!
~Kylie
Have decided upon SW Perfect Greige for large great room. I have a wall I’d like to paint a much darker gray as an accent wall. What do you think of SW Peppercorn with Perfect Greige? I saw you mention it has purple/blue tones to it, which makes it sound like it wouldn’t go with Perfect Greige at all. 🙁 Any other suggestion for a darker gray to go with Perfect Greige? Thanks so much!
Hi Rhonda, you’re right, those greiges can be tricky! It would be best if I took a look at your room, which would be via my E-design. Otherwise I’m just guessing on what will not only work best for Perfect Greige, but for your furniture/flooring/exposure as well! That would fall under the 1 Room Paint Colour ($55) and that way I can spend some quality time with your room, rather than just guessing! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
All of the trim in our house is SW Maison Blanche. What a greige color would you suggest with that trim color? We just want to repaint the walls in our house not all the trim. We also have wood floors.
Hi Amy! I do try to give as much helpful info on my blog, and if that doesn’t work, you might like to check out my E-design it is affordable and fun – this way I can look at photos of your space and spend some time with it! There’s more to consider, such as exposure, amount of natural light, furnishings, etc…and I don’t like to just guess! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Hi Kyle, It’s so difficult to pick paint out with so many to pick from. I boiled down to SW Dorian gray and Mega gray for my living room. I live in a small rowhome and only have one window. I have a chocolate couch and one wall is brick with like a cement color. I don’t wanna go real light like repose, I want some color. Can you tell me the difference with ghise teo and any suggestions?
Hi Diana! Well, you will find that Mega Greige is a bit warmer, whereas Dorian Gray has a bit more gray in it. That being said, I prefer Dorian Gray for your purpose (without seeing the home, based on what you’ve written), simply because it has that touch grayer in it, which might feel a stitch fresher than the more greige Dorian. I wonder if you might entertain Anew Gray or Mindful Gray??? They are just a bit lighter, but will still offer some contrast with white trim!
~Kylie
I’m having that problem as well. I have lovely stained wood trim and doors and cabinets that I refuse to paint white. All this gray will go away soon. When I moved in my house (30 years ago!) the walls were painted gray. A color called sterling. The carpet was a shade of gray as well. It all changes and then changes back. Just go with h what YOU like.
I am loosing my mind trying to decide on the paint color for my son’s nursery. I LOVE “greige” colors. But I can’t stand the green undertones of some of them. Revere Pewter is one of my favorites but I keep seen the green coming through and I am afraid the navy would intensify that?. I have ” Repose Gray” in all the common areas of my house. The theme for a nursery is Nautical (Navy & white stripe curtains) and these particular room has light coming from east and north side. Do you have any recommendations to keep the room on the desired pallet (navy, greige, mint) PLEASE?
I am currently looking at BM: Rodeo, Edgecomb Gray, Agreeable Gray. SW: Colonnade Gray, Nautica: Nautica Gray. (And a million more)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Brenda! It sounds like you’re having a tough time and I don’t know that my just throwing a colour out will help as a lot does depend on the size of the room, quality of light coming in, flooring, etc…I mean, off the top of my head, I might look at BM Edgecomb Gray, but that IS only a guess for you…If you’d like me to take a look, I do have E-design which is affordable and fun! You can check it out here… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Kylie,
I wanted to take a minute to THANK YOU for your “guess”. It is more valuable than you think when I get that overwhelmed! 🙂 Edgecome Gray was always on my list and I decided to give it a try! Once I put it next to the fabric I was using for the curtains, I knew it was the right choice for this project. Let see how it goes. And I will definitely consider your services for my future projects!
Thank you again for your time, your posts and your advice.
Brenda.
Well Brenda, thank you so much! I get so many questions that it’s SO nice to get a compliment like yours – THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Love, Love, Love your stuff! Oh Goodness, could we use your help , Kylie. Currently have NINE SW paint swatches down.. (painted on cards- just like you suggest) and we are stuck! We even have a custom blend between Agreeable Gray and Accesible Beige! (Worldly Gray?? lol) Looking for a warm gray with a higher LRV. Would even go with a greige or not so tan-tan… (wool Skein is one of our swatches)… suggestions?? High ceilings, crown molding, new house. Feeling lost! Thanks so much.
Hi Kate, it sounds like you could use my E-design services, which are affordable and fun! This way I can look at photos of your space and your questionnaire and give you 3 options that will help you focus in one what your room needs – it could make your life so much easier! If you want to check it out, here’s the link… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
What would be a Sherwin Williams color that is comparable to BM Chelsea Gray? My painter uses SW paints. I’m thinking about using SW Colonnade gray on my kitchen cabinets and would like my island to be darker and like the look of BM Chelsea Gray. Love your blog. You have a wealth of information on it. I finally understand LV. Thank you much!!!
Thanks Tracy! Your best bet might be SW Classic French Gray, although it doesn’t have QUITE the same softness. I also like SW Dovetail!
I love the Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray colour, and I am trying to find a SW one that is very similar. Would you be able to let me know a couple of options?
Hi Jaclyn, you could check out SW Tinsmith or Front Porch – definitely along the same lines, although not the same 🙂
Kylie, I have searched your site for an answer to this generic question. I need a gray like Agreeable Gray but with a LRV of at least 60. AG is too dark for my space.
Thank you!
Julie
HI Julie, have you thought about lightening AG by 25%. The undertones can shift slightly, but it would be the same idea as choosing a new colour in that LRV range!
Hi Kylie!
Thank you for writing this as I did a search on best gray’s from SW and your blog popped up. This is after buying 7 colors trials and getting very frustrated! We went with Collonade Gray, and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT for our great room. It’s exactly how I pictured in my mind, but couldn’t make the connection to the paint color without purple and blah showing up! So, thank you! I’m going to send you some pix of the shelving units we have to pick a color to go with the Collonade. Thanks so much for your help!
Laura
Laura, I love to hear this – thank you! I actually just painted OUR great room in Collonade too and seriously – SO stunning – I’m pretty much obsessed with it. I will be doing a blog post about it at SOME point along with all of the feature colours I paired with it. Thank you for the note!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie ,
In my livingroom we have a tan couch , the room is north and south facing. Our kitchen is north without a lot of natural light . I’m trying to decide between accessible beige and colonnade. Not sure if I should put collonade in the livingroom with the tan couch or the accessible beige. I would use the other color in the kitchen .
Thank you,
Holly
Hi Holly, there is SO MUCH to consider when suggesting colours, like furniture/countertops/flooring, so I would totally be guessing. For questions like yours, I do refer to my E-design services! I try to give as much complimentary info as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t work, it might be time for a closer look! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
I’d like to see photos with dark wood trim as well. That’s the reason I’m on this site. I was hoping to find help in choosing the right paint color for my 1926 home.
Hi Marlene, I have a blog post dedicated ENTIRELY to dark wood trim, you can see it here! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/update-dark-wood-trim-with-the-right-paint-colour/
Oh the world of picking a grey is a tough one ! I am ordering a wallpaper that’s a charcoal grey with metallic copper geometric shapes in it online and am having trouble picking a lighter grey for the walls . Any suggestions on which one of these would go best with charcoal? Thank you !
Hi Shelby, you’ll want to figure out what TYPE of gray is in the wallpaper – gray will have 3 undertones, blue, purple or green, so your charcoal should lean slightly into one of those. You would then pick a light colour with the same undertone. I could throw a bunch of ideas out, but they could be TOTALLY WRONG with your wallpaper if the undertones are different!