Going Greige: Tips for Choosing This All-Around Neutral
Here are some ways to highlight and complement your home with this elegant hybrid of gray and beige
Kelly Porter
August 7, 2011
Houzz Contributor
When you combine the contemporary sophistication of gray with the earthy qualities of beige, you get greige. Whether you call it a warm gray or a cool beige, you’d be correct in either case. In nature, greige is the color of stonework and many types of wildlife. It’s an organic, elegant neutral that is very easy on the eyes. Greige works well in any room and gets along very well with any other color. If you’ve been looking for the perfect neutral and you’re torn between gray or beige, you’ll get the best of both worlds by choosing greige.
Add orange to greige and you'll have a space that bursts with casual elegance. Orange is such a happy color and the perfect choice for bringing out the warm tones in greige.
Paint Pick: Quiver Tan 6151 by Sherwin Williams
Paint Pick: Quiver Tan 6151 by Sherwin Williams
A greige wall color not only underscores this monochromatic space, but it also makes an unassuming backdrop for the subtle black-and-white prints.
Paint Pick: Analytical Gray 7051 by Sherwin Williams
Paint Pick: Analytical Gray 7051 by Sherwin Williams
This homeowner chose Perfect Greige 6073 by Sherwin Williams, which doesn't detract from her great furniture finds.
Glossy greige cabinets complement this kitchen's lightly stained flooring.
Paint Pick: Tapestry Beige OC-32 by Benjamin Moore
Paint Pick: Tapestry Beige OC-32 by Benjamin Moore
In this space, greige walls pick up the warm tones of the slate tiles and completes the bathroom's modern design.
Paint Pick: Gray Mirage 2142-50 by Benjamin Moore
Paint Pick: Gray Mirage 2142-50 by Benjamin Moore
Even in it's darker tones, greige is warm and inviting, and creates a very cozy space.
Paint Pick: Char Brown 2137-20
Paint Pick: Char Brown 2137-20
Soft and subtle greige walls keep our focus on the fabulous view.
Paint Pick: Stone Harbor 2111-50
Paint Pick: Stone Harbor 2111-50
Greige works in perfect harmony with the dark-stained wood beams and oversized furniture in this rustic space.
Paint Pick: Gray Area 7052 by Sherwin Williams
Paint Pick: Gray Area 7052 by Sherwin Williams
In this bedroom, a lighter tone of greige creates a restful space, and allows the more vibrant accent colors to pop.
Paint Pick: Agreeable Gray 7029 by Sherwin Williams
Paint Pick: Agreeable Gray 7029 by Sherwin Williams
This greige eating area is a great example of understated elegance. The wall color, artwork and furniture all work together to create a space that feels organic and warm. While the lighting fixture adds just a touch of sparkle.
Paint Pick: Wool Skein 6148 by Sherwin Williams
More on Picking Paint Color:
Choosing Paint: How To Pick the Right Gray
Paint Pick: Wool Skein 6148 by Sherwin Williams
More on Picking Paint Color:
Choosing Paint: How To Pick the Right Gray
We are a family owned business with four generations of experience in whole house remodeling. For over 25 years,... Read More
Related Products
Related Stories
Colors of the Year
Pantone Picks an Uplifting Combo for Its Color of the Year 2021
By Jennifer Ott
Hello, yellow! Good day, gray! See how to use the two colors predicted to be both hot and cool in the coming year
Full Story
Color
Designers Share Their Favorite Light Gray Paints
By Becky Harris
These versatile neutrals can help create a range of moods in any room
Full Story
Color
7 Ways to Use a Gray Carpet in Your Bedroom
See how designers play with this versatile flooring choice to make a space cool and elegant or warm and cozy
Full Story
Color Palettes
7 Ideas for Using a Gray Carpet in Your Living Room
Soothing and often practical, gray carpeting can look elegant too, especially if you consider these ways to work with it
Full Story
Decorating Guides
How to Combine Blue and Gray in Your Living Room
By Kate Burt
Let these 10 versions of the versatile color combination inspire you
Full Story
Room of the Day
Room of the Day: Soothing Gray Cabinets Update a Modern Kitchen
By Jenn Cox
Custom storage, light woods and a cool palette create an easygoing space for a California family
Full Story
Kitchen Design
New This Week: The Stylish Kitchen Trend Showing Up Everywhere
Brass hardware paired with dark cabinets and a neutral backdrop is hot in kitchens. Here’s how designers make it work
Full Story
Kitchen Design
8 Gray Kitchens That Nail Warmth and Balance
Look to subtle undertones and the right mix of cool and warm tones in your color choices
Full Story
Kitchen of the Week
Kitchen of the Week: White and Gray and Storage-Packed
Open space, natural light and a palette of neutrals create a bright contemporary kitchen for a growing family
Full Story
Color
10 Off-Grays for When You Want a Richer Neutral Hue
By tidgboutique
Look to these undertones to give your space the subtle color you crave
Full Story
Here are a few of my favorite go-tos for white trim when using neutral greiges- all are Sherwin Williams colors: Creamy SW 7012, snowbound SW7004, Greek Villa SW7551 and Alabaster SW7008
will the traditional white work? we have white wood windows
This “greige” would work well, too, if you already have stained woodwork and don’t want to kill yourself painting it all to match.