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The Best Neutral Paint Colours That Aren't White

Warm up your walls for fall with neutrals that anything but boring.
Woman painting with neutral paint colours Photo, Sian Richards.

From a grey mauve to an off-black, these neutral paint colours are foolproof and more interesting than eggshell. Take a peek at our top 12 picks for neutral shades below:

Neutral Paint

Evangeline Green Tint 1

Where to use: This fresh shade is perfect for a bathroom with white accents like Carrara marble.  

Where to buy: Para Paints

Neutral paint colours Evangeline Green Tint 1 Para PaintPhoto, Erik Putz.

Gentle Rain

Where to use: This soothing Behr colour works great in a bedroom. It’s versatile — pair it with bright patterns or neutral finishes.  

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Where to buy: Home Depot

Neutral paint colours Gentle Rain BehrPhoto, Erik Putz.

Pewter Grey

Where to use: This cool neutral is the pick to refresh the exterior of your home. 

Where to buy: Dulux

The Best Neutral Paint Colours That Aren't WhitePhoto, Erik Putz.

Grey Mauve

Where to use: Use this in a living room — the touch of pink makes it an ideal backdrop for grey furniture. 

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Where to buy: Pittsburgh Paints

Neutral paint colours Grey Mauve Pittsburgh PaintsPhoto, Erik Putz.

Quill

Where to use: This warm, light grey from Olympic Paints looks great in a living room, or in a kitchen finished with white cabinetry. 

Where to buy: Lowe’s.

Neutral paint colours Quill Olympic PaintsPhoto, Erik Putz.

Sea Gull Grey

Where to use: With slight brown undertones, this colour makes a great backdrop for a mudroom. 

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Where to buy: CIL

Neutral paint colours Seagul grey CILPhoto, Erik Putz.

Revere Pewter

Where to use: This is the perfect alternate colour to white. The light grey with warm undertones looks great in a hallway or as the backdrop for artwork. 

Where to buy: Benjamin Moore.

Neutral paint colours Revere Pewter Benjamin MoorePhoto, Erik Putz.

Urban Sunrise

Where to use: This cool blue-grey hue from Valspar is a nice choice for a modern space filled with white furniture or accents. 

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Where to buy: Lowe’s.

Neutral paint colours Urban Sunrise ValsparPhoto, Erik Putz.

Diftwood Canyon

Where to use: This rustic Beauti-Tone colour works wonders in a cottage bedroom. 

Where to buy: Home Hardware

Neutral paint colours Driftwood Canyon Home HardwarePhoto, Erik Putz.

Pewter

Where to use: Give your kitchen a luxe makeover by painting the cabinetry with this not-too-dark-grey. Brass hardware will complete the look. 

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Where to buy: Rona

Neutral paint colours Pewter RonaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Sensuous Grey

Where to use: Update your dining room with this beautiful grey from HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, which has faint purple undertones. It’s best paired with white, beige or other neutral-coloured furniture. 

Where to buy: Lowe’s

Neutral paint colours Sensuous Grey Sherwin-WilliamsPhoto, Erik Putz.

Off-Black

Where to use: This dark hue looks great on handrails or stair treads, indoors or out. 

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Where to buy: Farrow & Ball

Neutral paint colours Farrow & Ball off blackPhoto, Erik Putz.

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