Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is one of the most popular neutral greige paint colors. It’s a timeless and classic choice for modern as well as traditional-styled homes. The perfect fusion of beige and gray, Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore is a soft greige that you’d never regret in your home. And yes, another reason why BM Edgecomb Gray makes one of the best-selling and popular paint colors by Benjamin Moore. Not too warm and not too cool, Edgecomb Gray can definitely be your next best friend. Especially if you’re looking for a soft and warm neutral color that doesn’t lean much into beige or gray, this is definitely something to have an eye on.

In this color review, I will be disclosing everything you need to know about Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray. We’re going to discuss the undertones, Light Reflectance Values (LRVs), where and how to use this classic and neutral greige color in your home, color comparisons, FAQs, and much more! We will also discuss how this color behaves in various lighting conditions. And yes, I am going to showcase some real-time images as well! Excited much? Let’s get started!

What Color is Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore?

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is a go-to soft and timeless neutral greige paint color that has a wink of warmth. This airy and calming greige color is the perfect way to introduce a touch of elegance to your home. It’s a great choice for any interior design style and architectural finishes, furnishings, hardwood flooring, and more. This greige paint color by Benjamin Moore can simply look lovely in a room that receives ample incoming natural light. In smaller homes, it has the potential to look flat or dingy as well! Meanwhile, if you’re chasing warmth in a greige paint color – do check this out!

Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore must be used as an accent or a base in a home. I personally love the look of BM Edgecomb Gray cabinets and BM Edgecomb Gray trims and doors. Especially in rooms that receive ample incoming natural light – BM Edgecomb Gray can be used on all the walls as well! There have also been certain times that I have used this sophisticated and classic Benjamin Moore greige paint color for my various E-Design and Color Consultation clients. Yes, you’d absolutely love this color (provided it’s the best choice for your home)!

I’d recommend that you try this ready-to-order swatch in different rooms with different lighting conditions to determine how Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray will truly feel in your home.

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Is Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray a Warm or Cool Color?

BM Edgecomb Gray definitely falls on the warmer end of the ‘greige’ scale! Even though this color has the potential to appear slightly cooler in some rooms, all in all, it’s a soft and warm neutral greige paint color. However, it’s not too warm like the other traditional beige paint colors as well. Yes, it lacks the golden undertone that would make it look outdated. Well, Edgecomb Gray is a modern greige paint color that predominantly falls on the warmer end of the scale.

For instance, try placing a swatch of BM Edgecomb Gray against BM Shaker Beige and BM Collingwood and you’ll observe how perfectly balanced this color appears. It has the perfect touch of warmth that avoids being too traditional beige like BM Shaker Beige. On the other hand, BM Collingwood is a classic greige that has slightly more gray than beige to it! Hence, Edgecomb Gray can be used to achieve the best of both worlds.

Is Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray, Gray or Beige?

Well, in my books, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is definitely a soft and warm neutral paint color with a perfect blend of beige and gray. One of the most popular greige paint colors, BM Edgecomb Gray is slightly more beige than gray – but definitely not a traditional beige color as well. Well, this paint color is a modern beige or a neutral greige with a wink of warmth to it. So, if you’re looking for a gorgeous neutral and balanced greige paint color falling on the slightly warmer end of the scale, BM Edgecomb Gray is definitely something to look at. I’d call it more of beige than gray!

For instance, try placing a swatch of BM Edgecomb Gray against BM Nimbus and you’ll observe how perfectly warm and cozy this color appears. Well, BM Nimbus can be classified as a cool greige paint color meanwhile, Edgecomb Gray is truly a soft and cozy greige with warm undertones.

Is Edgecomb Gray Too Light?

Well, not really! BM Edgecomb Gray isn’t too light. It’s a light to mid-toned warm greige paint color that has considerable depth to it. Yes, it’s going to look dark and dingy if used in a room that doesn’t receive a considerable amount of natural light. But in a well-lit space, BM Edgecomb Gray can look just so gorgeous, warm and fresh!

For instance, try placing a swatch of BM Edgecomb Gray against BM Revere Pewter and BM Pale Oak and you’ll observe how mid-toned this paint color is. Well, it’s definitely lighter than BM Revere Pewter but also slightly darker than BM Pale Oak. This color has the potential to be used in larger and smaller homes provided with ample incoming natural light.

When Not To Use BM Edgecomb Gray?

You must definitely avoid using BM Edgecomb Gray in a room that receives minimal incoming natural light. In dull and dingy hallways, you can choose to avoid this greige paint color. Secondly, you must definitely avoid this color with other fellow greige paint colors that are either cooler-toned or have a violet undertone and also cool-toned white paint colors. Of course, you wouldn’t want the undertones to clash right?

What are the Undertones of Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray?

One of the reasons why I absolutely love Edgecomb Gray is for a fact that it lacks any sneaky undertones! It’s a lovely shade of greige that has a perfect touch of warmth to it! Well, greige paint colors either lean into greens or violet-pink, and in the case of BM Edgecomb Gray, it doesn’t lean into any! It’s a perfect neutral greige paint color that will always come off soft, cozy, warm, neutral, and calming. So, if you’re a new homeowner and wondering what to start with (especially if you like warm neutrals) – painting the walls in BM Edgecomb Gray is a great way to start.

However, Edgecomb Gray Benjamin Moore can tend to appear slightly different under different lighting conditions – but not majorly dominant though. In general, you can use this color in any compass direction but you must know how it will end up looking. In a room with little natural light, this color can appear quite dull, flat, and dingy. On the other hand, this color is bound to look lovely and sophisticated when used in a room filled with natural light or artificial light. Let’s discuss how this color behaves in different lighting conditions –

In the north-facing rooms, BM Edgecomb Gray can come off slightly cool due to the incoming cool natural light, but retaining the warmth and not looking too cold. As far as the north-facing room is well-lit, this color should work beautifully. It’s also an ideal choice if you’re not a big fan of warm greige paint colors anyway and would prefer a balanced look!
In the south-facing rooms, the Edgecomb Gray paint color doesn’t get too overly warm as well. Rather, it appears like a neutral beige paint color without leaning into the ‘traditional’ side of the scale. In a well-lit south-facing room, BM Edgecomb Gray works wonderfully!
In the east-facing rooms, BM Edgecomb Gray can offer the perfect sense of balance in the undertones all day long. Although, it may cast shadows during the afternoon hours.
In the west-facing rooms, Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore comes off neutral in the morning and afternoon hours with a shift in warmth during the late afternoon hours.

BM Edgecomb Gray LRV

Light Reflectance Value or LRV is an important aspect to consider when choosing the best neutral paint color for your home. This value determines how light or dark the paint color is – on a scale of 0-100. Hence, the darker the paint color, the lower the LRV is!

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63.88 – hence, a perfect light to mid-toned greige paint color. This LRV tends to reflect a good amount of light and can be used in medium to larger-sized spaces. Avoid using this paint color in a low-light room since it can make the space look dingy and flat. Meanwhile, it has a good LRV ideal for bedrooms and family rooms that receive considerable incoming natural light. Yes, the color will not look washed off in any situation!

Can I Use Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray For The WHOLE HOUSE?

Yes, definitely! But it comes with some considerations that you need to know prior. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray can be used as a ‘whole house’ color if your home is considerably medium or larger in size with a good amount of incoming natural light. Especially if you’re looking to avoid the whites as your whole house color, this light to mid-toned greige can work beautifully. Meanwhile, if you love the look of contrast between your walls and trims – BM Edgecomb Gray can make a beautiful impact. Also note that you must avoid this color in rooms that don’t receive ample incoming natural light as it may come off dull and dingy.

You can also choose this color as an accent on the built-in shelves of your living room or family room, interior doors, or accent wainscoting. You can choose to pair this color with warm whites and neutral whites on the wall for the best overall appeal.

How To Use BM Edgecomb Gray Paint?

Edgecomb Gray BM is a classic and neutral greige color that can be used in a particular space as well as on the cabinets, doors, trims, and more. This color can be used on all the walls of a particular room, interior doors, the kitchen cabinets, mudroom and foyer cabinets, even trims and moldings, exterior walls, bathroom vanity, wainscotting, and much more. Especially for interior design styles like Coastal, Modern Organic, transitional, Cottagecore, Modern Farmhouse, and French Country – this warm gray color by Benjamin Moore will work beautifully.

Here’s a well-curated pre-made color palette that I have created for BM Edgecomb Gray on Etsy! It enlists all the exact colors that pair with Edgecomb Gray color including how and where to use them in your whole house color palette. I have included 5 color palettes (with Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray and complementary hues) along with how to use each of those paint colors in various areas of your home. You’ll also get the detailed MATERIAL and FABRIC palette with each of BM Edgecomb Gray color palettes! Another bonus is PAINT PLANNER and a detailed guide on paint sheens for various areas of your home.

Here’s where you can download the palette – Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray

Where To Use BM Edgecomb Gray Paint in Your Home?

You can use Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore in various areas of your home. You can either use this color as an accent or a base in a specific space or even on the doors, trim, and shelves. Moreover, this color is a classic choice for cabinets, vanity, interior doors, ceilings, trims, baseboards, and moldings as well. Here’s where you can use this BM Edgecomb Gray paint color –

Trims and Crown Moldings
Whole House including foyer and hallways
Interior Doors
Exterior Doors
Exterior Walls
Exterior Trims and Shutters
Bedroom Walls
Basements
Bathroom Vanity
Laundry Cabinets
Foyer Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets
Built-in Shelves
Wainscotting

What Colors Go With BM Edgecomb Gray?

Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray are shades of warm white, neutral whites, sage greens, midnight blues, stormy blues, navy blues, blue-grays, green-grays, bronze, dark warm grays, and black. Yes! This paint color is considerably easier to pair with other color categories.

Here’s a list of Benjamin Moore blue colors that go with BM Edgecomb Gray –

Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
Benjamin Moore Eclipse
Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore Wales Gray

Now, here’s a list of Benjamin Moore green colors that go with BM Edgecomb Gray –

You must have a look at this list of Benjamin Moore warm gray colors that go with BM Edgecomb Gray –

Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal
Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray

You must have a look at this list of Benjamin Moore blue-green colors that go with BM Edgecomb Gray –

Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne
Benjamin Moore Steep Cliff Gray

And lastly, here’s a list of Benjamin Moore white and off-white colors that go with BM Edgecomb Gray –

What Trim Colors Go With BM Edgecomb Gray?

Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore must be used with a fresh and clean white trim for a sense of visual contrast. You can even choose bright warm white paint colors for the trims, moldings, and ceilings with this paint color. I’d recommend that you avoid cool-toned white colors that may have a blue or gray undertone. You can even color-drench your room in BM Edgecomb Gray and paint all the surfaces in this color. In a different sheen of course, for instance, choose Eggshell for the walls, semi-gloss for the trims, and matte or flat for the ceiling! Here’s a list of Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Behr paint colors that can work as the ceiling and trim colors with BM Edgecomb Gray.

Sherwin Williams Pure White

I’d personally recommend SW Pure White trims, moldings, and ceilings to go with BM Edgecomb Gray walls. Especially if you’re looking for a calm, clean, and seamless approach, this trim color is definitely to go! Pure White ceiling and Edgecomb Gray walls will make a sophisticated contrast and can be used to make your home feel timeless.

Benjamin Moore White Dove

Benjamin Moore White Dove is a classic choice for the trims, moldings, and ceiling with BM Edgecomb Gray walls. Especially if you have a warm-toned color palette in your home – this color on the ceilings is bound to work effortlessly.

Benjamin Moore Simply White

Another popular trim paint color choice for BM Edgecomb Gray walls, choose BM Simply White. This is a clean and bright warm white paint color that can work phenomenally in any home.

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace

BM Chantilly Lace is another clean and bright white paint that works wonderfully with Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray paint color. In the case of contemporary, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, and modern design styles – this trim color will never disappoint you and also create a visual contrast!

Behr Ultra Pure White

Lightest and cleanest of them all, Behr Ultra Pure White is a clean and bright white paint that makes the ceilings appear higher and your dull corners brighter. A must-recommend for BM Edgecomb Gray paint color!

Where To Use Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray in Your Homes?

As mentioned earlier, Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore can make a classic choice for any corner of your home. As far as you use the color as a base or an accent, it should be good to go! Well, if you’re excited to have a look at some inspirations of how this color has been used creatively, here’s a list to follow!

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Wainscotting

@diana.housemadehome

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray looks gorgeous when used on the wainscotting! Especially if you pair it with a neutral or creamy white on the walls and ceilings like BM White Dove – the overall result is going to be absolutely flawless!

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Bedroom

@americancolorks

Especially for transitional homes and modern interior design styles – BM Edgecomb Gray can make a beautiful base to be painted on all the walls of a bedroom. Pair it with a warm white or a clean white on the trims for the best results. Also, allow ample space and natural light to enter!

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Laundry Cabinets

@modernjane

Especially if you’re looking for a subtle contrast between the cabinets and walls, you can choose BM Edgecomb Gray. It will offer a light and airy vibe to your space – regardless of the size. Especially if you’re looking for a timeless appeal – this combination is definitely something to look at.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Kitchen Cabinets

@liltandline

BM Edgecomb Gray is a great choice for the kitchen cabinets! It’s versatile and timeless – hence, can also pair with white backsplash tiles, white natural stone countertop, and satin brass hardware and pull handles.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Living Room

@2galspropainting

BM Edgecomb Gray can make a beautiful impact on the living room walls as well as the whole house! Especially if you like a warm and monochromatic palette for your home, BM Edgecomb Gray is truly a great way to do so.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Interior Doors

@ladykatiecreations

In the picture above, the walls are painted in Sherwin Williams Alabaster and the doors in BM Edgecomb Gray. Doesn’t it make such a beautiful combination? Well, it’s definitely timeless, versatile, elegant, and just so sophisticated.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Equivalent Colors

Comparing colors is always helpful since you get the idea of the true undertones of a paint color. After all, that’s how we know how a paint color is lighter/darker or warmer/cooler than the others!

Here, some closely similar paint colors are Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, Benjamin Moore Cedar Key, Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige, and Sherwin Williams Modern Gray.

Let’s see how they differ!

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray vs Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is lighter than Revere Pewter that has an LRV of 55.05! Although they may look similar, Edgecomb Gray is slightly warmer than Revere Pewter since the latter has more degree of gray in it, comparatively.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray vs Benjamin Moore Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore Cedar Key is a taupe-based greige which has a deep pink-brown undertone. So, if Edgecomb Gray feels flat, you can choose BM Cedar Key to add a touch of interest. It has an LRV of 61 – hence, just slightly darker than BM Edgecomb Gray.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray vs Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige

Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige has an LRV of 58 – hence, slightly darker than BM Edgecomb Gray. Moreover, Accessible Beige is slightly more beige and warmer than BM Edgecomb Gray.

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray vs Sherwin Williams Modern Gray

Sherwin Williams Modern Gray has an LRV of 62 – hence, falling on the similar LRV range (just slightly darker). This greige neutral is soft and balanced with just a touch of red undertones to it!

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Takeaway

Is Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray one of your favorite neutral greige paint colors? Well, are you excited to incorporate this color into your home? It’s definitely one of the best greige colors to have in your home on the accent wainscotting, interior doors, and kitchen cabinets. So, without any delay, paint that fresh coat of this versatile greige color and let your home feel timeless and calming again!
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