Find the ideal paint colors that go with gray floors with my top recommendations. From neutrals to bold shades, I’ve got you covered for a stylish and harmonious home!
My current obsession with the coastal grandma aesthetic is taking me down some interesting paths, far from my knee-jerk maximalism. Who knew that gray flooring held such variety? Gorgeous, weathered-looking gray wood, slate tiles, and nubbly woolen rugs are all stalwarts of Nancy Meyer interiors. I’m investigating which paint colors go with these gray floors.
Paint colors that go with gray floors are Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray, Chantilly Lace, Seaport Blue, and Sultan’s Palace. Farrow & Ball options are Railings, Deep Reddish Brown, Sulking Room Pink, and India Yellow, while Sherwin-Williams’ Dovetail, Topsail, Retro Mint, and Brittlebrush are ideal.
Even if you’re not a coastal-style fan, gray floors are a staple of minimalist and Scandi design, ever-appealing as a tranquil foundation for interiors.
They’re versatile and elegant -and go with various paint colors for walls, accents, and cabinetry.
Although all-gray interiors aren’t as popular as a couple of years ago, gray is an enduringly beautiful color, appropriate for several design styles and color palettes.
Let’s look at the top paint brands’ colors that go with your gray floors.
Benjamin Moore’s Best Paint Colors that Go with Gray Floors
With a vast range of designer colors, Benjamin Moore has some ideal choices for paint colors with your gray floors.
#1. Classic Gray OC-23
The most popular combination for gray floors is monochromatic: matching gray wall paint to your gray floors. Classic Gray is a cool, calm color for elegant interiors, whether anchoring a neutral palette or providing the backdrop for dramatic color pairings.
Either way, you’ll need to add some color to avoid a dull interior — black, white, or brights will all work.
#2. Chantilly Lace 2121-70
Another neutral paint option for gray floors is crisp, clean white, like Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace. This shade of white is a pure neutral with no undertone.
Simple, timeless white and gray are fresh and striking in a minimalist living room with dark gray carpets or a Scandi-style bedroom with lighter floors and colorful accessories.
#3. Seaport Blue 2060-30
Blue and gray are the perfect coastal combination, and I don’t only mean those pale, watery blues: consider an intense azure, Seaport Blue.
If you’ve got light, cool-toned gray floors, consider this saturated, almost cobalt-bright for your walls. If it’s a little overwhelming, Seaport Blue also works well for cabinetry and as an accent shade.
#4. Sultan’s Palace 2081-20
Although more terracotta shades are on-trend, bright red, like Sultan’s Palace, is satisfyingly modern and exciting. Combine deep gray floors with this rich lipstick red for the ultimate drama.
I’d recommend this combination for a sport-themed man cave or fun family kitchen – on reflection, it’s also perfect for a traditional bedroom with dark wood furniture.
Farrow & Ball’s Best Colors for Gray Floors
English brand Farrow & Ball produces timeless, often historic paint colors ideal for neutral gray flooring.
#5. Railings No. 31
Named for the metalwork on staircases, Railings is a dark blue-black that’s moody yet solid. This cool-toned shade perfectly contrasts with light gray floors, especially stained wood.
Combine with darker gray flooring for a color-drenched effect with subtle blue hints, especially in a cocoon-like bedroom.
#6. Deep Reddish Brown No. W101
If your wooden floor is gray with a brown undertone, embrace the trending earth shades as a paint color option. This brownish terracotta is perfect for Southwestern and desert-inspired interiors, organic modern styles, and historical and colonial aesthetics.
#7. Sulking Room Pink No. 295
Gray and pale pink make a delightful pairing, so choose a delicate, demure pastel, rose, or blush paint color. Sulking Room Pink has a grayish undertone, ideal with all shades of gray flooring, especially if you want to balance light walls and dark floors.
I love this combination for a romantic, feminine boudoir (from the French bouder or sulk) where you can indulge your dreams and moods. It’s also perfect for minimalist Scandi interiors, with light flooring and blonde wood.
#8. India Yellow No. 66
This gorgeous yellow paint color has a fascinating, albeit slightly off-putting, name: the mustard pigment originally came from the urine of cows fed a diet of mango leaves!
Unpleasant associations aside, this intense shade is brilliant with warm-toned grays, making a cozy, inviting space. Lean into this season’s earthy terracotta browns, or pair with gray layers to tone down the intensity.
Sherwin-Williams’ Top Paint Colors that Go Well with Gray Floors
These quality paints always have the perfect color for any project, particularly for interiors with gray carpeting, tiles, or laminates.
#9. Dovetail SW 7018
This is one of my favorite gray paint colors, an opinion shared by many as Dovetail is one of Sherwin-Williams’ best-sellers. Dovetail is a medium to dark gray, with a softness that comes from its warm, blue-brown undertone.
I love this color layered with other grays in a neutral, minimalist interior. A word of advice when layering grays: stick to a similar warm or cool undertone so that colors harmonize.
#10. Topsail SW 6217
Gray and blue are a classic pairing, no more so than deep gray floors combined with icy blue walls. This contemporary look is anchored by Topsail, a light sky blue with a gray undertone that prevents it from being too baby or pastel.
I’d love a bathroom with glossy gray tiles and Topsail walls — but the pairing would work equally well in a charming nursery.
#11. Retro Mint SW 9036
Just as pale blue works well with gray, so too does green, especially with cool-toned grays. Delicious Retro Mint is a charming candy-colored pastel that enlivens a gray-floored interior.
Retro Mint works well in bathrooms, kitchens, and even a home office that needs brightness.
#12. Brittlebrush SW 6684
If pale’s not your bag, go for vivid marigold yellow as a pairing for your gray floors. Contrast is key here, so allow the colors to dominate the design, keeping furniture and decor minimalist.
Yellow and gray is a perfect kitchen combination — I urge everyone renovating to go for light gray floors, deep gray cabinets, and sunny yellow walls.
Final Thoughts
Gray floors are the ideal anchor for an interior, as they allow you to play with aesthetics and color palettes. From neutrals like white, black, and other grays to pastel pinks, blues, and greens, colors seem to shine when around gray — especially if you’re brave enough to go for a vibrant yellow, blue, or red.
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