The Best Neutral Paint Colours That Aren’t White
Posted Jul 30, 2018 09:00:52 AM.
Last Updated Jul 9, 2018 10:07:52 AM.
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Spruce up your walls for spring with neutrals that aren’t boring.
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:
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 a 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 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 alternative 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
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.
Where to buy: Lowe’s
Driftwood 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
Sensuous Grey
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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