Updated: Exterior Grays

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:

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via     Ben Moore Copley Gray HC-104

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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:

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via       Stonington Gray HC-170

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

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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:

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

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via   Nantucket Gray HC-111

Same color as above- Nantucket Gray HC-111:

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via    Nantucket Gray HC-111

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

via   Sag Harbor Gray

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Ben Moore Stone Gray 2112-40

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via   Edgecomb Gray HC-173

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via     Sandy Hook Gray HC-108

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Ben Moore Seagull Gray (stain) Trim- Cloud White

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Charcoal grays are beautiful with white trim:

via  Ben Moore Amherst Gray HC-167

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via     Westcott Navy - BM 1624  Trim: BM Decorators White

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

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Ben Moore Chelsea Gray during the day in sunlight:

via  Chelsea Gray HC-168

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And here not in direct sunlight:

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