One question I am asked often is if I have any good recommendations for an exterior gray paint color:
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 Ben Moore Storm AF-700 (yes, undertones are blue!)
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 Nantucket Gray HC-111
Same color as above- Nantucket Gray HC-111:
via Nantucket Gray HC-111
Lighting makes such a huge difference- be sure to sample day and night!
via Sag Harbor Gray
via Edgecomb Gray HC-173
via Sandy Hook Gray HC-108
Charcoal grays are beautiful with white trim:
via Ben Moore Amherst Gray HC-167
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
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.
