Painting With Greige

A light and airy bathroom with walls painted in a warm light greige colour
wall: Tranquil Gray, door/trim: ULTRA PURE WHITE®

The fusion of “gray” and “beige” gives us greige – timeless neutrals and home décor favourites. This subtle and understated hue is a great choice for those who want to create a serene and sophisticated ambiance in their living spaces.

Greiges serve as a versatile neutral backdrop to anchor furniture and décor and create a sense of cohesiveness. Whether you are looking to create a focal point with a statement piece of art or a bold piece of furniture, using a greige colour on the wall will provide the perfect canvas for highlighting your favourite design elements.

A bedroom with a floor-to-ceiling accent wood headboard and side walls painted in a light greige colour
walls: Chic Gray
A cozy fireplace set into a wall with a wood mantel above, and walls painted in a warm greige colour
walls: Grey Mist

As a neutral, greiges can tie together different patterns, and textures, making it a great choice for open-plan living spaces or rooms with multiple functions. This chameleon quality allows it to be paired with a variety of other colours for a cohesive, bold minimal and maximal look.

A large living room that has a view into the hallway, with walls painted in a warm greige colour
Walls: Greige, Trim: Polar Bear, Hallway: Glass Tile

Greiges are welcoming for exteriors. As an overall wall colour, it makes a terrific background for statement accents. Pair a greige colour with white and soft neutrals for a light airy feel that’s perfect for a beach or coastal theme. Using a griege with black, dark gray or navy creates a dramatic look.

An outdoor entryway with walls painted in a light greige colour and a modern door in a darker greige colour, styled with a bench painted in blue
walls: Dove, door: Vintage Pewter, bench: Adirondack Blue

For anyone looking for that perfect go-to neutral, a greige hue is an easy favourite. Its versatility and ability to tie a room together make it a great choice for any décor style. Whether you’re looking to create a coastal paradise, a modern oasis, or a traditional statement, a greige hue helps your vision come to life.

A palette of 8 greige colours
Note: Due to differences in monitors and technical factors, the colours shown may vary slightly from the actual chip. We recommend pulling chips from Behr Colour Solutions Centre at The Home Depot and/or starting with a sample.

Featured colours: Tranquil Gray, Vintage Pewter, Greige, Cotton Grey, Dove, Chic Gray, Graycloth, Grey Mist

For more ways to use these greiges, check out Behr’s Colour Studio where you will find inspiration, colour tools, design advice, and more!

Colourfully yours,
Erika

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