---
title: "Editors’ Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job"
date: "2015-10-21"
modified: "2020-12-29"
authors:
  - name: "Marie Proeller Hueston"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/marie-proeller-hueston/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/editors-picks-the-9-greatest-grays-for-your-next-paint-job-49430/"
categories:
  - "DIY"
  - "Interior"
  - "Interior Design"
  - "Painting & Finishing"
  - "Paints & Finishes"
tags:
  - "clips"
  - "color"
  - "paint"
---

# Editors’ Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/best_gray_cover.jpg>)

### Not My Fault (Kelly-Moore, KM5825)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KMP_LivingRoom_Not_my_Fault_KM5825.jpg>)
*kellymoore.com*

"A warm, neutral gray like Not My Fault is welcoming and cozy," says Mary Lawlor, manager of color marketing for Kelly-Moore Paints. "It's a great choice to use with warm wood and fabric colors."

### Granite Canyon (Kelly-Moore, KM4889)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/granite_canyon_gray_paint.jpg>)
*kellymoore.com*

"For an elegant yet not overly formal look, incorporate the richness and depth of a gray like Granite Canyon with a soft white like Swiss Coffee (23)," Kelly-Moore's Lawlor suggests.

### Silvery Moonlight (Glidden, 50BG 63/014)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Glidden_Silvery_Moonlight.jpg>)
*glidden.com*

"Silvery Moonlight is a great light gray that pairs well with colors like Camel Tan (20YY 41/165) and Raindrop White (30GG 83/006)," says Misty Yeomans of Glidden's color marketing team. "Try this in a bathroom for a fresh look."

### Smooth Stone (Glidden, 50YY 63/041)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Glidden_Smooth_Stone.jpg>)
*glidden.com*

"This color is a fantastic warm neutral that looks rich and sophisticated when paired with a darker gray like Grey Tweed (30YY 22/059) and a clean white like Raindrop White (30GG 83/006)," Misty Yeomans points out.

### Crystal Haze (Dunn-Edwards, DE6219)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dunn_Edwards_Crystal_Haze.jpg>)
*dunnedwards.com*

"This soft, whitened warm 'greige' brings just a hint of neutral coloring and allows other colorful elements in a room to stand out," says Sara McLean, a color expert at Dunn-Edwards Paint.

### Metal .03 (Colorhouse, Metal .03)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Color_House_Paint_Metal_03.jpg>)
*colorhousepaint.com*

"Our coolest gray yet, METAL .03 is a perfect alternative to blue for a boy's room," says the team at Colorhouse. And because Colorhouse's paints contain no VOCs, they are great choices for children's rooms—or any space in the house.

### Urban Grey (Glidden, 50RR 54/018)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Glidden_Urban_Grey.jpg>)
*glidden.com*

If you want a touch of color in your gray, try Urban Grey (50RR 54/018). Misty Yeoman notes that this violet-tone gray is "trending in floral patterns and in the soft pastels we’re seeing everywhere." Paired with white and a dark neutral like Wild Truffle (30YY 11/076), it sets an elegant mood.

### Metal Fringe (Dunn-Edwards, DET626)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dunn_Edwards_Metal_Fringe.jpg>)
*dunnedwards.com*

For an all-gray room that doesn't feel overly cold, Metal Fringe is a great bet. Sara McLean points out that the green and brown undertones "create a perfect blend of warmth and coolness for a great backdrop color." To heat up this shade, pair it with warm neutral textiles and furnishings.

### Boat Anchor (Dunn-Edwards, DE6377)

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dunn_Edwards_Boat_Anchor.jpg>)
*dunnedwards.com*

A deep, dark gray like Boat Anchor is sure to appeal to more modern tastes. Sara McLean suggests that this striking color would be "a perfect choice for a loft."

## Author
Marie Proeller Hueston is the author of several books on home design decorating, including *[Country Living Farmhouses](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588164772/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2>)* and *[Country Living Cottage Style](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588168735/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1>)*. She is the former Arts & Antiques Editor of [Country Living](<https://www.countryliving.com>). A fan of all things DIY and design, Ms. Hueston lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, son, and daughter.

### Author social links  
[LinkedIn](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-proeller-hueston-34a06312/>)