Neutral Paint Shade Ideas We Love: Beige, Taupe, Gray, Black, White and More

Wow! What color is that? HGTV Magazine is here with some tips on how to use neutral paint colors around your house.

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The Paint

Coventry Gray, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It

At 138 square feet, it’s not the largest kitchen, but homeowner and designer Kerri Pilchik gave it major presence with two-toned cabinets. Having the uppers painted white opens up the small space, and the classic shade of gray on the lower cabinets adds contrast.

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Stepping Stone, PPG

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How You Can Use It

"Getting creative with molding in this master bedroom turned the wall behind the bed into a standout feature. Medium gray makes it seem even more luxe.”

— Leslie Cotter Dorazil, Leslie Cotter Interiors, Louisville, KY (Builder: Ramage Company)

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Aloof Gray, Sherwin-Williams

How You Can Use It

Designer and homeowner Erin Wheeler (of Sunny Circle Studio) gave her dining room a refresh by changing the dated red walls to cozy gray. The green undertones make the space so inviting.

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The Paint

Puritan Gray, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It

“This ’60s love seat in our bedroom was on the sunporch of my mom’s house,” says homeowner Meegan Melgus. “It’s been reupholstered 10 times!" The current fabric, an abstract number by Kravet, pulls in the neutral tones in the space, like the gray trim and tan carpet.

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The Paint

Pigeon, Farrow & Ball

How You Can Use It

Paired with sleek herringbone backsplash tiles, white quartz counters and an absence of hardware, the earthy color of these Shaker-style cabinets is the star of this Brooklyn kitchen. Designer Danielle Fennoy nailed the serene feel her clients were after.

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The Paint

Historical Gray, Behr

How You Can Use It

“My dining room used to be painted white. I liked it, but something was missing. This gray with a hint of green gives it so much more personality.”

— Lauren Lane, @laurenlane, Nashville, TN

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The Paint

Softened Green, Sherwin-Williams

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How You Can Use It

“An airy green works nicely in a family room where the homeowners were up for something unexpected. The chair-rail molding is the same color, but with a glossier finish than the matte on the walls. It creates a cool effect when the light hits it just right.”

— Byron Risdon, Byron Risdon LLC, Washington, DC

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The Paint

Kendall Charcoal, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It

“Tons of people are doing light gray bedrooms these days. I liked a deeper hue because my room is kind of large, and I knew a charcoal would rein it in. Unlike many other shades of gray, it has great depth and warmth.”

— Lindsey Black, @lindseyblackinteriors, Memphis, TN

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The Paint

Iron Ore, Sherwin-Williams

How You Can Use It

To appeal to her youngest child's sense of adventure, homeowner and designer Reem Hassaballa did a faux-shiplap wall that has a camp-bunk feel, painted it black like a road and even hung a “No Speed Limit” sign. The primary colors of the Pendleton blanket pop against the dark wall.

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The Paint

Steel Wool + Black, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It

Supersized built-ins painted charcoal gray with black trim are as ornamental as they are functional. “I love that our art and books have room to breathe,” says homeowner Sapna Mehta. They also totally pop against this moody backdrop.

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Cyberspace, Sherwin-Williams

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How You Can Use It

“Since I knew a dining room with windows on three walls and tall ceilings could handle a dark, dramatic color, I went all in. Alongside the touches of warm gold, it’s moody yet chic. Sitting in here is like being wrapped in a cocoon.”

—Kat Lawton, @katlawtoninteriors, Puyallup, WA

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