Updated: Exterior Grays — Kelly Bernier Designs

I thought I would update this Exterior Gray post since gray is still a very popular choice to use for exteriors. I have added a few new photos of gray painted exteriors with the their color listed. Enjoy!

One question I am asked often is if I have any good recommendations for an exterior gray paint color:

via     Ben Moore Copley Gray HC-104 — via Ben Moore Copley Gray HC-104

via     Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 — via Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167

Gray for exteriors is very popular right now. And for good reason- gray is a classic color that works with any exterior color scheme and combination. I think gray works best with white trim or a lighter version of the color.

If you are trying to decide which gray to paint, a good way to start would be to decide which gray undertone do you think will work best with your exterior.

Grays with blue undertones:

via       Stonington Gray HC-170 — via Stonington Gray HC-170

via    Ben Moore Storm AF-700 (yes, undertones are blue!) — via Ben Moore Storm AF-700 (yes, undertones are blue!)

via   Ben Moore Smoke Embers AC-28 — via Ben Moore Smoke Embers AC-28

* Remember that if you want blue exterior walls, you have to pick a blue-gray color to prevent it from looking like a baby blue.

Grays with green undertones:

via             Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray SW 7045, and the trim color is Sherwin Williams Pearly White SW7009. — via Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray SW 7045, and the trim color is Sherwin Williams Pearly White SW7009.

via   Nantucket Gray HC-111 — via Nantucket Gray HC-111

Same color as above- Nantucket Gray HC-111:

Lighting makes such a huge difference- be sure to sample day and night!

via   Sag Harbor Gray — via Sag Harbor Gray

via   Edgecomb Gray HC-173 — via Edgecomb Gray HC-173

via     Sandy Hook Gray HC-108 — via Sandy Hook Gray HC-108

Ben Moore Seagull Gray (stain) Trim- Cloud White via

Charcoal grays are beautiful with white trim:

via  Ben Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 — via Ben Moore Amherst Gray HC-167

via     Westcott Navy – BM 1624  Trim: BM Decorators White — via Westcott Navy – BM 1624 Trim: BM Decorators White

via  Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Trim:Pure White OC-64 — via Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Trim:Pure White OC-64

Ben Moore Chelsea Gray during the day in sunlight:

via  Chelsea Gray HC-168 — via Chelsea Gray HC-168

And here not in direct sunlight:

via    Ben Moore Chelsea Gray HC-168 — via Ben Moore Chelsea Gray HC-168

Please don’t forget to sample the color day and night! If you need help choosing your exterior paint colors, contact me today at kellybernierinteriors@gmail.com