GRAYS

From soft, pale grays to bold, dark charcoals, gray offers a versatile range of stylish design possibilities. It's a timeless color that remains a popular choice for both interior walls and exterior surfaces.


Popular Grays

  • Stonington Gray

    HC-170

  • Metropolitan

    AF-690

  • Stormy Monday

    2112-50

  • Black Pepper

    2130-40

  • Kendall Charcoal

    HC-166

  • Gray

    2121-10

How to Find the Perfect Gray Paint

What is the “perfect gray”?


Given the wide range of undertones in gray paint colors, choosing a gray can be daunting. Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2019, Metropolitan AF-690, is calm, composed, and effortlessly sophisticated. Stonington Gray HC-170, Stormy Monday 2112-50, and Kendall Charcoal HC-166 are some of the gray favorites in the Philippines.

Livable in most lighting conditions, these colors work in any room, including living rooms and bedrooms, where gray is one of the most popular paint color choices.

Gray Colors. Gray Luxury.

There is an undeniable sophistication to gray. Paired with almost any color, from scarlet to amethyst to sapphire, gray paint colors provide balance. Consider a combination of light and deep grays for a slick design element that doesn’t overwhelm the room.

Gray wall paint in higher sheen levels like semi-gloss or high gloss evokes a more luxurious vibe. Consider a high gloss silvery-gray paired with rich fabrics like velvet or silk. In addition to adding a design edge, glossy gray paint is durable and easy to clean.

The Art of Dining, the Warmth of Gray

The just-right paint color can elevate your dining room, adding drama and elegance to a space that's used everyday. Consider a timeless color combination of gray and white paint in your dining space.


Easily interchangeable elements like chairs or side tables allow the room to grow and evolve along with you. Gray is also a sleek choice for hallways and open-space areas, acting as a neutral portal to other color rooms.

What is an Undertone?

Paint colors are often created by using two or more colors. If there is a higher percentage of one color over the other, that creates an undertone.

Tackle undertones by…

  • Stacking gray color chips on top of one another to see brightness levels and undertones.
  • Bringing color chips home and layering them on your home furnishings.
  • Buy a color sample and testing on walls in different lighting conditions.

Choosing Between Warm and Cool Grays

To narrow the wide spectrum of gray, consider warm and cool grays. Warm grays, or brown-gray—commonly known as “greige”—are enveloping and welcoming, while cooler grays like green-gray and blue-gray, are elegant and modern.

A room with northern light tends to reveal more of a paint colors’ blue and green undertones, so many homeowners opt for a warmer gray in those spaces.

Southern facing light is typically more flattering, opening the door for a wider range of grays in your space.

Exteriors Go Gray

Gray is a popular choice for any type of home exterior, providing a transformative effect on your façade. Gray seamlessly complements most classic roof colors, as well as brick and stone. Consider gray paint on doors, trim or shutters if you are not ready to go entirely gray.