The Best Neutral Paint Colours That Aren't White
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.
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.
Where to buy: Home Depot.
Pewter Grey
Where to use: This cool neutral is the pick to refresh the exterior of your home.
Where to buy: Dulux.
Grey Mauve
Where to use: Use this in a living room — the touch of pink makes it an ideal backdrop for grey furniture.
Where to buy: Pittsburgh Paints.
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.
Sea Gull Grey
Where to use: With slight brown undertones, this colour makes a great backdrop for a mudroom.
Where to buy: CIL.
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.
Diftwood Canyon
Where to use: This rustic Beauti-Tone colour works wonders in a cottage bedroom.
Where to buy: Home Hardware.
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.
Where to buy: Rona.
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.
Off-Black
Where to use: This dark hue looks great on handrails or stair treads, indoors or out.
Where to buy: Farrow & Ball.
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