Use this list of the best greige paint colors for 2025 to narrow down your paint color selection and make picking your color a breeze!
Gray? Beige? I get it. The indecision can be paralyzing. What if I had the perfect alternative?
Enter: greige – that perfect blend of gray and beige that has all the warmth of beige without being overly yellow. It truly is the best of both worlds—you really can have it all, folks!
Some greiges will lean gray while others will appear more beige, and with dozens of options on the market, it can still be challenging to find “the one.”
But, don’t worry, because I’ve got you covered! Today, I’m sharing the best of the best…the creme de la creme of greiges. Because, for you, only the best will do.
Let’s jump right in!
Greige Paint Colors at a Glance
- Greige gets its name from what it is..a mix of gray + beige
- Just like every paint family, shades of greige can vary widely, with some leaning more warm and others cooler.
- Greige shades can be used in pretty much any space, including bathrooms, kitchen cabinets, exteriors, and more!
- Greiges have become wildly popular among designers and homeowners over the last several years. They’re neutral, versatile, modern-looking, and gorgeous.
The 10 Best Greige Paint Colors
No matter what your home or decor style is, one of the colors on this list should fit the bill! I’ve collected both warm and cool options to provide a range of possibilities. And you may not see some of the same options here that you will in other places.
Case in point? Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter is often touted as an incredible greige. But you won’t see it in our 2025 list. Why? It’s overused, and too dark and dingy. I’ve always struggled with this shade, and so we’ve wiped it off the 2025 top greige list despite its past popularity.
With each color, I offer a brief description and a photo example to show how it can look in real life.
NOTE: I have published more in-depth paint color reviews on these colors. If you want to learn more about any of them (such as color pairing ideas), just click through the links!
And remember that picking a color is only one battle. To win the paint-picking war, you also need to make sure you choose the correct finish (flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, etc).
Don’t worry. I didn’t leave you hanging on that, either. Learn how to choose a paint sheen here!
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1. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray
Classic Gray (OC-23) is a timeless and versatile greige paint color that can add just the right hint of color when white isn’t the right fit.
It also happens to be my favorite shade of greige on this list, hence the number one spot. 😉
This warm, light greige paint has subtle green undertones. With an LRV of 74.78 (Light Reflectance Value, rated on a 0-100 scale with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white), this shade falls in the light range and can wash out in bright light exposure.
Like this shade, too? If it’s a color you’re seriously considering, be sure to sample it first! I highly recommend these mess-free, re-usable, re-positionable peel and stick paint samples ⤵
Now, onto the visuals!
Check out the soft, subtle hue that Classic Gray offers in this bedroom (which happens to be in my first home in Alexandria, VA). It’s a chic, restful shade and oh-so-gorgeous color!
If you’re searching for the perfect blank slate that’s not quite so blank, this home office from Katie Lamb shows you how Classic Gray may be what you have been looking for. I love how this shade is creamy and soft without being boring.
2. Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) is one of the most popular greige paint colors out there. It also is aptly named because it’s willing to play nice with many other colors.
That doesn’t mean it’s basic or boring, though. It has some flex, thanks to its mild green undertones, and it will shift between leaning gray or beige based on the warmth of the light exposure.
With an LRV of 60, it falls in what I consider the “perfect range” because it offers lovely saturation that won’t wash out in bright lighting.
Like this greige? Grab a sample!
Notice here that Agreeable Gray leans gray in this entryway and dining room space from Maison de Pax. But it has enough warmth that it’s very “agreeable” with the warm wood tones.
Another great example showing the creaminess of this greige is this laundry room from Meredith Rodday Design. The Agreeable Gray cabinets add just the right amount of warmth to soften the blues in the space.
2. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
With an LRV of 63.88 and soft neutral gray-green undertones, Edgecomb Gray HC-173 reads warm and versatile when playing with other colors. Pair it with White Dove, Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, Chantilly Lace, etc.
Here’s a fun fact about Edgecomb Gray…BM loves it so much they have the same exact shade in three different color collections with three different names:
- Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)
- Baby Fawn (OC-15)
- Alaskan Skies (972)
Whatever you call this shade, @wittconstructioninc presents a great example of its coziness. Here, Edgecomb Gray leans very gray in shadows but shifts to warm beige in the light.
Paired with white ceilings and trim, Making It in the Mountains did a fabulous job of showing the lighter side of Edgecomb Gray.
4. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist (OC-27) is a warm neutral greige paint color with slight taupe undertones that give it depth and flex.
With an LRV of 67, it’s a medium-light color that will give your walls good saturation and contrast with your trim without looking too dark. It will lighten considerably in bright light, but it won’t wash out and appear white.
But be aware! Balboa Mist has some surprising undertones, so it’s one that you’ll definitely want to sample before you commit.
This before and after dining room makeover from @susanalisoninteriors shows off those beautiful taupe undertones. Balboa Mist can hold its own in the light while allowing the colorful decor to catch the eye.
Here, this room from DIY Design Fanatic shows off those sneaky undertones. Take a look at how different the shade looks above the R in the shadows vs right above the linen closet.
You can really get a sense of how much lighting makes a difference with these greige tones!
5. Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
In my opinion, Pale Oak (OC-20) is one of the most underrated greige paint colors. It’s a smidge warmer and lighter than Balboa Mist, but it’s not as popular as other shades because of its mild purple-pink undertones.
With an LRV of 70, it will tend to wash out in very bright natural light, but otherwise, it reads like a gorgeous soft greige.
This example from A Thoughtful Place Blog puts a visual on what I was saying about Pale Oak being underrated. This shade is stunning and neutral!
Again, Pale Oak looks absolutely stunning in this kitchen from Nick and Alicia. It’s bright without being basic!
6. Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige
Accessible Beige (SW 7036) is one of the most popular beige paints that Sherwin Williams offers, and it is actually a greige paint color.
With an LRV of 58, it provides excellent saturation in any room of the house, and it’s surprisingly warm, given its gray-beige-green undertones.
The lighting and decor in this bedroom from A Lovely Living draw out those beige and green undertones, which give this room a warm, inviting vibe.
Alternatively, this nursery by Marly Dice shows more of the taupe that can peek through with this versatile greige.
Are you starting to see why I say you need to swatch paint on your own walls before committing? It’s crazy how different this paint can look!
7. Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
Repose Gray (SW 7015) has a similar LRV to Agreeable Gray and is another popular greige.
However, its warm brown undertones are subtle, so it tends to lean gray while maintaining a soft quality that keeps it from feeling cold. Pair it with Simply White, Sea Salt, Urbane Bronze, Pure White, and more!
Thistlewood Farms shows exactly what I mean in this gorgeous and airy laundry room. It’s pretty enough almost to make me want to do laundry!
This sophisticated living room by Home Taylored is another fantastic visual of how lighting makes a huge difference when it comes to the best greige for your home.
Notice the difference in the paint color in the corner with the lamp turned on compared to right above the window, where all that natural light is flooding in! Also take note of how great this color looks with blonde/natural oak flooring!
8. Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray
Mindful Gray (SW 7016) is darker than Repose Gray and has similar undertones, although the beige tends to be a little stronger.
With an LRV of 48, this greige will hold its own very well in brightly lit rooms, but it could seem a little too dark in rooms with low light.
Mindful Gray is doing a dance with the warm gold and red decor colors in this room from This is Our Bliss, so you can see the greige and hints of pink-purple near those pieces.
I like how Simply DIY Home uses Mindful Gray to create a contrast and break up the white kitchen. The paint also plays beautifully off of the counters!
9. Anew Gray
Anew Gray (Sherwin Williams) is a medium warm greige and overall great neutral. It’s a bit darker than some of the other colors on this list with a LRV of 47, but what I appreciate about this shade is it really does have very minimal undertones, making it a true natural.
Anew Gray cabinets are perfectly suited for this beautiful farmhouse-style kitchen from @farmandcity_interiors. As you can see, this shade works really well with medium wood tones and helps tone down the warmth, but not too much.
Megan from Honey We’re Home selected SW Anew Gray to make her room a pretty, peaceful haven. As you can see, it definitely worked!
10. Amazing Gray
Amazing Gray from Sherwin Williams is a rising star in the paint world. This mid-toned, warm greige is one of the darker ones on this list, with an LRV of 47. It’s also quite warm-leaning, which may or may not be what you are looking for.
The only way to know for sure? You gotta swatch it, baby!
You all know I love adding color to a home, and these blue cabinets pop perfectly against the Amazing Gray walls in this peaceful laundry room from @kathrynsalyerdesign.
If you are fortunate enough to have high ceilings and tons of natural light, My Georgia House makes a very strong case for considering using Amazing Gray on the walls!
It is soft enough to let the windows take center stage without totally fading into the background.
Greige Paint Undertones
Choosing the right paint color is ALL about the undertones.
Here’s a quick design lesson. The “mass tone” (or “overtone”) is the primary paint color that you see (red, blue, etc.). Undertones are slight differences in the mass tone that distinguish one shade from another. For example, the hint of green in a particular greige paint is an undertone.
A greige color can have an extensive range of undertones, with red, yellow, or pink undertones causing the shade to lean warm. Conversely, greiges with blue, green, or purple undertones will lean cooler.
Like whites, greiges can look very different in various lighting exposures, thanks to undertones. Use large paint swatches to test any colors you like before you buy them so you have a chance to vet those undertones before committing!
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Greige Paint Lighting Considerations
I mentioned above that lighting can significantly impact how greiges will read. Here’s a general idea of what you can expect.
- North-facing rooms have cool-toned natural lighting, which will make all colors look slightly darker and could draw out any cool undertones.
- South-facing rooms have bright, warm lighting, often making colors look lighter and softer.
- West-facing rooms have cool light in the morning but much warmer light later in the day. This makes colors look muted in the morning while warm undertones overpower in the evening.
- East-facing rooms face the opposite scenario. For both east and west rooms, I recommend choosing your paint color based on how it appears during the time of day when you will use the space the most.
Best Greige Paint Colors FAQs
What is the most popular Sherwin Williams greige?
I’d have to go with the wildly popular and gorgeous Agreeable Gray.
This warm greige leans slightly gray and has a hint of yellow undertones to warm it up. It looks stunning anywhere and will give your home an updated feel.
Which is the most popular Benjamin Moore greige?
Classic Gray is a highly-popular greige from Benjamin Moore. Personally, I’d say it’s my all-time fave greige, period. Light enough that it doesn’t create a cave-like space, but saturated enough that it packs a bit of punch.
I’ve seen this shade used in many spaces, including my own homes (the shot below is my family room), and I always am happy with the end result. 
What is the best greige for no natural light?
I tend to favor lighter shades in rooms with little or no natural light. I suggest trying some of the lighter greiges, such as Pale Oak, Agreeable Gray, and Classic Gray (my personal favorite!).
Where is the best place to use the color greige?
Since greige shades are fairly neutral, they can work well in almost any space or situation. This includes:
– Entryways
– Home Offices
– Bedrooms
– Living Rooms
– Kitchens
– Bathrooms
– Hallways
– Accent Walls
Why should I choose greige paint?
I can give you three reasons right off the bat to choose greige paint colors:
1. They’re hugely popular because they make looking beautiful effortless.
2. Greiges are the new classic. These colors may be the “new kids on the block,” but they aren’t going anywhere, which makes them excellent choices for updating your home. You won’t have to paint again in a year or two when the color falls out of favor.
3. They’re perfectly neutral and wonderfully versatile, so they work in any home and with any decor.
Is greige still popular / on trend?
As of the publication of this article in 2025, greige is still very popular and in style. That said, I’ve never been one to advocate for decorating your home because of a trend.
Instead, choose a paint color (or anything in your home, for that matter) because you really love it, and it fits with your personal sense of style. If you stick to that rule of thumb, trends can come and go, and you’ll be happy in your home no matter what!
Even More Greige Colors to Consider
If this list doesn’t have what you’re looking for, there are plenty of other greige paint color options, including these lovely “honorable mentions.”
- Worldly Gray (Sherwin Williams) – warm, chameleon greige with mild green (and occasional purple) undertones.
- Modern Gray (Sherwin Williams) – light, warm, taupe-leaning gray that looks terrific nearly anywhere.
- Gray Owl (Benjamin Moore) – a beautiful true gray paint color.
- Balanced Beige (Sherwin Williams) – on the very dark side of greige, and tending more toward beige than gray.
- Perfect Greige (Sherwin Williams) – another darker greige that leans more into the warm undertones than cool.
That wraps up my collection of the best greige paint colors. Thanks to their versatility and depth, they make an excellent choice for many homes and are widely loved by designers and homeowners.
I hope this guide helped you narrow down your list of possibilities significantly!
Since greiges can vary A LOT, remember to make color swatches and use them to see how a color behaves in YOUR home!
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Penny says
I love your informative posts! They are truly helpful! Would you happen to have a post comparing the best “white” paint colors? I can’t seem to move forward on choosing a white paint color for the main floor of my home. The only thing I know for sure is I don’t want it to look sterile or like a builder grade white. Hopefully you have posted about white paint choices that could help me! Thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge!
Heather Thibodeau says
Hi Penny! Thank you so much, and I sure do. I have a post about top benjamin moore whites, as well as one about best sherwin williams whites! The URLS for those are: https://heatherednest.com/best-benjamin-moore-whites/ and https://heatherednest.com/best-sherwin-williams-white-paint-colors/ – hope they help!