Looking to refresh your space? Check out my top picks for the best Benjamin Moore gray paint colors! Perfect for any room.
As an angst-filled teen, I embraced my inner goth and painted my bedroom in shades of black and gray. I thought I was being profoundly edgy and cool. Looking at the photos uxsie posters aside – my room looked clean, crisp, and classy.
This decorating lesson made me realize (lots of eyeliner and black hair dye later) that gray is a timeless neutral you can accessorize in many ways. Let’s look at the gray classics offered by Benjamin Moore.
The best pale gray Benjamin Moore paint colors are best-sellers Classic Gray, Gray Owl, Revere Pewter, Edgecomb Gray, and silvery Alaskan Husky. Perfect moody gray colors include the green-toned Antique Pewter, Sea Star, Kitty Gray, Kendall Charcoal, and Cheating Heart.
Those who suggest that gray is out of fashion for interiors aren’t keeping an eye on paint sales – almost every gray on my list of recommendations below is a Benjamin Moore best-seller.
Gray continues to be a contemporary trend, albeit combined with earthier colors this season. Here are my best Benjamin Moore gray paint colors.
10 Best Gray Paint Colors from Benjamin Moore
Luxury paint brand Benjamin Moore continues to feature in expert designer homes.
This high-quality paint has the most extensive range of gray paint colors, so I’ve sifted through them, and present to you my suggestions if you’re keen on going gray.
#1. Classic Gray OC-23
I’ll start with the appropriately named Classic Gray, a best-selling neutral with cool undertones. This pale gray is an ideal foundation shade for an open-plan home, a peaceful living room, or a serene bedroom.
I recommend this color to anchor coastal schemes with watery blues and greens.
#2. Gray Owl 2137-60 (OC-52)
Gray Owl is a soft, barely-there gray that can read as off-white in bright sunlight but grayer in dimmer lighting conditions.
This is the perfect background color for a neutral palette with black, gray, cream, and white, as it leans neither warm nor cool. It’s versatile enough to work with almost any aesthetic, whether a traditional bedroom or ultra-contemporary industrial kitchen.
#3. Revere Pewter HC-172
Incredibly popular Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore classic, defying definition in its classic versatility. With a slight yellow undertone, I refer to the color as greige, that happy marriage of gray and beige.
It’s the ideal connector between different spaces in your home, serenely bridging warm and cool tones.
#4. Edgecomb Gray HC-173
A regular on Benjamin Moore’s best-seller list, Edgecomb Gray is an inviting, warm-toned gray that adds color without going for a dark, moody shade.
I love how this color makes a room feel homely, slightly lived in, rather than like a hotel room.
#5. Alaskan Husky 1479
Okay, I admit that, being a dog lover, I was intrigued by the name of this paint color. But what’s not to love?
This classic silver gray is gentle and slightly blue-toned, working well with bold blues and darker grays. I love this shade for an elegant Art-Deco living room, but I would also experiment with it in a foyer or bedroom.
#6. Antique Pewter 1560
Grays that lean to the dark side are moodier, edgier, and have a little more depth than their paler cousins.
This brand-new color is part of the Benjamin Moore 2024 color palette and was formulated to be as elegant and timeless as the other grays I’ve listed. I think it’s destined to be a Benjamin Moore classic, with its green undertone like the rich patina on antique candlesticks.
This color works beautifully with this season’s earthy reds, muted blues, and muddy greens.
#7. Sea Star 2123-30
Sea Star seems inspired by the night sky over the ocean, full of fascinating hints of blue, gray, and green. In light-filled interiors, its teal undertone becomes clear, making it the perfect choice for sunny bedrooms or lofts.
It’s a perfect option for a moodier coastal palette, pairing exquisitely with sea glass and dune grass greens.
#8. Kitty Gray 1589
Another gray with a green undertone, Kitty Gray brings up images of the plush, velvety fur of a short-hair gray cat. The color’s cool, shimmery undertone also makes me think of the Kitty Hawk, the Wright brother’s invention that changed the course of aviation history.
There is something steely and industrial about the color that makes it suitable for bathrooms and kitchens. Either way, embrace this gorgeous deep color immediately.
#9. Kendall Charcoal HC-166
Dark grays are wonderfully dramatic, even when used as an accent shade, and update any interior. Kendall Charcoal has an undertone with velvety depths, a deep gray that never quite reads as black.
It’s a gorgeous shade to add interest to a Scandi kitchen or a cozy bedroom, pairing beautifully with lighter gray and pale wood.
I also recommend Kendall Charcoal for exteriors, whether wrapping your whole home or just highlighting (low lighting?) front doors and shutters.
#10. Cheating Heart 1617
I only discovered this gloriously named color quite recently, and it has shot to the top five of my Benjamin Moore favorites.
If you want a charcoal that leans to black, this is it – but what makes it intriguing is its navy-blue undertone.
I recommend this color for kitchen or office cabinetry to bring your space bang up to date – it’s also perfect for a snug man cave.
Final Thoughts
Benjamin Moore’s range of gorgeous paint colors includes several best-selling grays. These include the palest off-white grays, silvery blue grays, and dramatic charcoals that veer towards black. The latest grays have a green undertone, ideal for this season’s biophilic designs.
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