8 Great Gray Paint Colors for Home Exteriors
Pros share the gray shades they used to complement the architecture of these remodeled and new-build homes
Whether it’s a cool, warm or neutral tone, gray is an exterior color that works well for a wide range of house styles. Gray can help modernize traditional homes, highlight architectural details and provide a solid backdrop for bold accent colors.
We asked designers and remodelers to share the gray paint colors they used for the exteriors of these recent projects. Check out their picks and let us know which shade of gray grabs your attention most.
We asked designers and remodelers to share the gray paint colors they used for the exteriors of these recent projects. Check out their picks and let us know which shade of gray grabs your attention most.
2. Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore
The warm shade of gray that covers the exterior of this modern farmhouse in St. Helena, California, picks up the brown tones of the surrounding trees and connects to the roofing material. “The color is pushed further to the warm side by the bronze patina of the corrugated metal roof,” says architect James McCalligan.
The warm shade of gray that covers the exterior of this modern farmhouse in St. Helena, California, picks up the brown tones of the surrounding trees and connects to the roofing material. “The color is pushed further to the warm side by the bronze patina of the corrugated metal roof,” says architect James McCalligan.
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3. Comfort Gray by Sherwin-Williams
This bungalow in Carmel, Indiana, is covered in a cool shade of gray with green undertones and a crisp white (High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams) for the window trim and pillars. “The pairing of colors helps bring out the details of the home while maintaining a classic and timeless appearance,” says Bailey Nance of Old Town Design Group.
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This bungalow in Carmel, Indiana, is covered in a cool shade of gray with green undertones and a crisp white (High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams) for the window trim and pillars. “The pairing of colors helps bring out the details of the home while maintaining a classic and timeless appearance,” says Bailey Nance of Old Town Design Group.
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4. Ocean Floor by Benjamin Moore
This cool shade of gray showcases the sleek midcentury lines of a classic Eichler home in Palo Alto, California. “It contrasts nicely with the yellow used for the front door and the beam over the garage door,” says Klara Kevane of Klopf Architecture.
Door and garage beam color: Luminous Days, Benjamin Moore
This cool shade of gray showcases the sleek midcentury lines of a classic Eichler home in Palo Alto, California. “It contrasts nicely with the yellow used for the front door and the beam over the garage door,” says Klara Kevane of Klopf Architecture.
Door and garage beam color: Luminous Days, Benjamin Moore
5. Intellectual Gray by Sherwin-Williams
Coastal Signature Homes went with a warm shade of gray that complements the brick pavers, patio decking, wood front door and the brown-gray window shutters (Porpoise by Sherwin-Williams) of this charming house in Charleston, South Carolina.
Trim color: Alabaster, Sherwin-Williams
Coastal Signature Homes went with a warm shade of gray that complements the brick pavers, patio decking, wood front door and the brown-gray window shutters (Porpoise by Sherwin-Williams) of this charming house in Charleston, South Carolina.
Trim color: Alabaster, Sherwin-Williams
6. Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams
This dark, cool gray highlights the architectural lines of this contemporary house in Austin, Texas. “The color was selected to create some definition from the trees that dominate the site,” says architect Bhavani Singal of Workshop No. 5.
This dark, cool gray highlights the architectural lines of this contemporary house in Austin, Texas. “The color was selected to create some definition from the trees that dominate the site,” says architect Bhavani Singal of Workshop No. 5.
7. Colonial Revival Gray by Sherwin-Williams
Designer Debra Ackerbloom chose this neutral shade of gray to modernize a 1940s Craftsman home in Tampa, Florida. It also works in tandem with the custom accent color to create a strong street presence. “The curb appeal of a neutral base with a sunny pop of yellow on the front door is undeniably appealing and cheerful,” she says.
Designer Debra Ackerbloom chose this neutral shade of gray to modernize a 1940s Craftsman home in Tampa, Florida. It also works in tandem with the custom accent color to create a strong street presence. “The curb appeal of a neutral base with a sunny pop of yellow on the front door is undeniably appealing and cheerful,” she says.
8. Rock Bottom by Sherwin-Williams
The neutral gray that covers this contemporary house in Menlo Park, California, works well with all its wood accents. “It was selected to contrast and complement the natural orange hue of the cedar detailing,” says designer Regan Baker.
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The neutral gray that covers this contemporary house in Menlo Park, California, works well with all its wood accents. “It was selected to contrast and complement the natural orange hue of the cedar detailing,” says designer Regan Baker.
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This coastal home in Habersham, South Carolina, features a neutral gray shade selected to complement the custom light blue window shutters and porch ceiling. “This gray can read dark and stormy or light and nautical depending on the natural light and season,” says Jodie Miller of Allen Patterson Builders.
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