10 Best Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors
For all those who’re looking to update their homes and don’t know where to start – you have THREE major options. Gray, Greige, and Beige! Unless you don’t want an overly warm feeling of beige in your home – it’s time that you have an eye on the Sherwin Williams Gray paint colors that are absolutely versatile, calming, and sophisticated.
Since there are tons and tons of popular Sherwin-Williams gray – where do you even begin? Well, there are some gray paint colors with brown undertones (warm) and some have an icy touch to them with either blue or green undertones (cool). Some grays you’ll find have a neutral feel – thus, not touching base with any undertone.
I know how overwhelming it can be – and that’s why I have curated a list of the 10 best Sherwin-Williams gray paint colors for you to choose from! We will be diving deeper into popular Sherwin Williams gray colors, Sherwin Williams light gray colors, Sherwin Williams dark gray paint colors, and much more. But before I disclose my list, I’d like you to know an in-depth guide on gray paint colors and how to choose the best one!
Basic Types of Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors to Know
Gray paint colors can equally play big-time chameleons. As discussed, some are cool, some are warm, and some have a neutral base. But one notable characteristic about this paint color category is the utmost versatility, timelessness, and cohesiveness it brings to a space. The gray paint colors can easily blend with any interior design style and decor. Hence, a big yes-yes!
Now that we know that Sherwin Williams best gray colors come in THREE varieties – let’s discuss in detail what they have to offer!
Sherwin Williams Warm Gray Paint Colors
Sherwin Williams warm gray paint colors have typical brown, beige, or pink/red undertones. They are often also termed as ‘greige’ (gray + beige) paint colors that offer the beauty of both color categories. So, if you’re particularly fond of the gray paint colors but oppose a crisp and icy look – the warm gray paint colors by Sherwin Williams is your answer.
But how do you know if warm gray colors are the best for your home? Well, look around and observe the existing architectural elements, flooring, trims, fireplace surround, natural stone, exposed beams, wooden textures, and cabinets. If they have a warmer touch, let’s say a muddy beige, yellow, brown, as well as a blend of gray – choose the ‘warm gray’ paint colors.
Some notable examples are Sherwin Williams Repose Gray and Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray.
Sherwin Williams Cool Gray Paint Colors
Sherwin Williams cool gray paint colors have dominant blue, purple, or green undertones. They feel more crisp and icy – and comparatively, slightly tricky to work with. So, if you’re not particularly fond of the ‘warmth’ in a gray paint color – you must have an eye on the cool gray paint colors by Sherwin Williams.
If the existing architectural elements in your home have a cool gray/off-white base, the stone countertops are icy gray or crisp white – you exactly know what color grays to chase! Also, if you majorly have crisp black, icy grays, shades of calming blue-grays, and green grays in your home, this category is your answer.
Some notable examples are Sherwin Williams Online and Sherwin Williams Reflection.
Sherwin Williams Neutral Gray Paint Colors
Sherwin Williams neutral gray colors are particularly devoid of any undertones and may look true to the hue at all times. It doesn’t incline to a warmer or cooler undertone and lacks any blue, green, brown, beige, red, pink, or taupe undertones. This color category is a great fit if you’re fond of a neutral vibe and don’t want any sneaky undertones in any compass direction or lighting conditions.
These colors are versatile and can easily blend into any color palette (whether warm or cool) or any design style. Some notable colors are Sherwin Williams Peppercorn and Sherwin Williams Light French Gray.
Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors – Round-Up
- Best Sherwin Williams Warm Gray Paint (leaning towards beige) – Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
- Best Sherwin Williams Warm Gray Paint (leaning towards gray) – Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
- Best Sherwin Williams Neutral Gray Paint (mid-toned) – Sherwin Williams Light French Gray
- Best Sherwin Williams Neutral Gray Paint (dark-toned) – Sherwin Williams Cityscape
- Best Sherwin Williams Neutral Gray Paint (light-toned) – Sherwin Williams Big Chill
- Best Sherwin Williams Cool Gray Paint (mid-toned, blue base) – Sherwin Williams Online
- Best Sherwin Williams Cool Gray Paint (light-toned, icy blue base) – Sherwin Williams Olympus White
- Best Sherwin Williams Cool Gray Paint (blue & green base, mid-toned) – Sherwin Williams Tinsmith
- Best Sherwin Williams Light Cool Gray Paint (light-toned, icy gray base) – Sherwin Williams Fleur de Sel
- Best Sherwin Williams Warm Gray Paint Color (mid-toned) – Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray
10 Best Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
One of the most popular Sherwin Williams gray colors, Agreeable Gray is an effortless neutral that has deep taupe/brown undertones. This is a versatile, warmer gray paint color that will quite likely make your room feel calm and subtle.
So, if you’re looking for a gray paint color that leans on the warmer end and yet is not ‘too’ warm – Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray is something to watch out for. This Sherwin Williams gray paint color can easily blend with hues of warm natural stone, warm wood flooring, exposed brick finish, honey oak cabinets, and exposed wooden beams.
If you’re looking for a paint color slightly warmer than SW Agreeable Gray (if this color is too ‘cool’ for those existing architectural elements) – pick SW Accessible Beige. On the other hand, if you’re looking to tone the color on a cooler end, choose SW Repose Gray!
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Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
Sherwin Williams Repose Gray is one gray paint with brown and taupe undertones that don’t feel as ‘warm’ as SW Agreeable Gray nor as ‘cool’ as SW Passive. This Sherwin Williams gray color has an LRV of 58 – thus, falling on the lighter to lighter medium end of the scale. A beautiful characteristic of this paint color is that it holds sufficient depth under all lighting conditions. So, when using this gray paint color on walls, it tends to retain the undertones even in a room with excessive natural light. With minimal lighting, SW Repose Gray wouldn’t look dull or flat!
If you have a blend of both warm and cool in your space (whether in the form of existing architectural elements or existing furnishings), it’s generally best to pick this grayish paint color. This paint color is also a great option for WHOLE HOUSE paint colors!
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Sherwin Williams Light French Gray
The reason why I absolutely love SW Light French Gray is that it’s a perfect shade of ‘generic’ gray that’s neither cool nor warm. I prefer categorizing this popular Sherwin Williams gray as a neutral gray paint color that can easily blend with any interior design style and decor. Majorly, if you’re looking to add a gray paint color that is slightly on the neutral and cooler end of the scale – SW Light French Gray is definitely something to steal an eye of.
This mid-toned gray color paint has an LRV of 53, thus – falling on the medium end of the scale (not too dark nor too light). Pair this color with fresh white trim and dark hardwood floors for an overall cohesive appeal. You can further pair this palette with satin brass or matte black lighting fixtures, artwork frames, furniture frames, and hardware.
This Sherwin Williams gray is definitely to go if you’re opposing the idea of warm or icy grays!
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Sherwin Williams Online
Sherwin Williams Online is a pretty cool gray color paint that potentially hints at slightly blue undertones. It’s calm and crisp, and can be termed as a true ‘cool’ gray paint color that feels neutral and falls on the medium to the medium darker end of the scale. So, if you’re looking for a cool-toned gray with a notable ‘crisp’ appearance – SW Online must definitely be on the top of your list.
This Sherwin Williams gray paint color can truly look muted blue in the north-facing rooms. In the south-facing rooms, you can expect the gray paint color to flaunt its true gray base! All in all, this Sherwin Williams popular gray is a great recommendation for Scandinavian homes, modern farmhouse, and transitional design styles.
For all those who’re residing in the warmer, southern states – this gray will help you calm down and make your home feel cooler at all times.
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Sherwin Williams Big Chill
One of the best light gray Sherwin Williams paint colors, Big Chill is a calm and composed hue that holds itself pretty well in darker rooms as well as excessive natural light. With an LRV of 62, this color definitely falls on the lighter end of the scale – hence, making your room feel airier, spacious, cooler, and calmer. This Sherwin Williams gray paint has a tiny wink of stormy blue undertones that aren’t very dominant and may only be visible in the north-facing rooms or certain cool artificial lighting conditions. But note that this paint color is definitely not frosty or icy!
So, if you’re looking for a neutral cool gray paint color that isn’t as bold and dark as SW Online or SW Light French Gray – it’s time that you catch hold of SW Big Chill. This light gray paint color can also be used as a “Whole House Color Scheme”.
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Sherwin Williams Cityscape
Sherwin Williams Cityscape is a dark and bold neutral gray paint color with an LRV of only 22. Now that we’ve discussed the various grays (warm, cool, and neutral) with various medium to lighter tones, it’s time to get hands on the dark Sherwin Williams gray paint colors. This dark gray paint can be perfectly used as an ACCENT on the kitchen lower cabinets or island, mudroom cabinets, bathroom vanity, or home office accent wall.
This Sherwin Williams dark gray paint has a tiny tinge of blue (which is very subdued) and can be observed only in the north-facing light under certain lighting conditions. It’s one of the best Sherwin Williams gray paint colors if you’re looking for a dark neutral to make a statement. Pair this color with fresh white like SW Extra White on the trims and ceiling for the best results!
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Sherwin Williams Olympus White
Sherwin Williams Olympus White is a cool-toned gray paint color with deep icy blue undertones. It’s refreshing, frosty, crisp, and quite serene to exhibit a spa-like feel in a space. So, if you’re for a grayish Sherwin Williams paint color that isn’t warm and neutral but rather a frosty cool-toned color – Sherwin Williams Olympus White is definitely your answer.
This is one of the best light gray paint colors if you’re in search of an icy ‘blue’ undertone. The crisp blue can essentially make a great base or neutral in the CALM COASTAL homes and cottages. With an LRV of 68, this light gray paint for the wall is a must-try for all the warmer regions to make the home feel calm, cool, and comfortable. You must pair this color with SW Extra White on the trims and ceiling for best results.
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Sherwin Williams Tinsmith
Sherwin Williams Tinsmith is a cool-toned gray paint color that isn’t icy or warm. It’s medium depth color with an LRV of 57 that can hold itself in darker rooms and also spaces with excessive natural light. There’s a flash of ‘blue’ and ‘green’ undertone in the color that can be quite dominant in excessive lighting conditions – whether natural or artificial.
With this SW gray paint, ensure to pair SW High Reflectance White on the ceiling, trims, baseboards, and ceiling. It will further make the wall surface appear cool, clean, and crisp! When looking for Sherwin Williams light gray paint colors, ensure to add SW Tinsmith to your list. I wouldn’t call this color a ‘neutral’ gray – rather, it’s a crisp and clean gray that is somewhere between stormy and icy with a touch of blue.
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Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray
Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray is a “stony” warm gray paint color with deep taupe/brown undertones. This Sherwin Williams gray with brown undertones has an LRV of 53 – thus, falling on the medium range of the scale. This best Sherwin Williams gray is my personal favorite! And would you guess why? Well, it feels smooth and timeless and also has ample depth to keep up the undertones even in excessive natural light. In a dark room or hallway, this color can come off flat or dingy!
This Sherwin Williams medium gray is a true chameleon! In the north-facing rooms, you can expect the color to align on the ‘cooler’ end of the scale whereas, in the south-facing rooms, this color can come off as a ‘greige’. So, if you’re fond of that transition and looking for a gray paint color that doesn’t feel monotonous in the long run – choose SW Colonnade Gray.
You must pair this color with SW Pure White on the ceiling, trims, and moldings for the best results.
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Sherwin Williams Fleur de Sel
One of the best Sherwin Williams light gray paint colors, Fleur de Sel is a cool and crisp, spa-like gray paint color that almost nears to be an “off-white”. With an LRV of 72, this Sherwin Williams gray color is the lightest on the list. So, if you’re fond of an off-white color with a dominant neutral gray undertone – this is a paint color to add to your list. It can make your space feel bright, breezy, airy, and much larger than it is.
SW Fleur de Sel has a tiny tinge of green undertone which may only be dominant in certain lighting conditions. You must pair this best Sherwin Williams gray with SW High Reflectance White on the trims, ceiling, and molding for clean and crisp results. So, if you’re looking for a very light gray paint color that almost nears white and has that utmost ‘cool’ and ‘crisp’ look – choose SW Fleur de Sel.
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Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors – Summing Up
To sum it up, here are my top picks of the best Sherwin Williams gray paint colors that you can effortlessly use in your home. I have covered them all: best Sherwin Williams warm gray, cool gray, light gray, neutral gray, and dark gray. We’ve also discussed the various undertones in each of those paint colors! So, which Sherwin Williams gray paint color intrigued you the most?
Consider your interior design style, existing architectural elements, lighting, and compass direction to pick the best gray for your space. However, if in doubt – MEET ME here so I can best pick a perfect gray for you!
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