Top 14 Sherwin Williams Neutral Paint Colors for Every Home

Here are the best Sherwin Williams neutral paint colors. From soft grays to warm beiges, find the perfect shades for your home.

One of my favorite hobbies is learning about history, especially of far-off countries and their glorious — or not-so-glorious — pasts. I always read about Switzerland as a so-called neutral country, never taking sides in wars.

Visiting Switzerland years later, I realized that neutral meant peaceful, beautiful, and soothing — how the magnificent country of lakes and mountains impacts all visitors.

Neutrals in interior designs have a similarly tranquil effect, so let’s see which are the top Sherwin Williams neutral paint colors.

The best Sherwin-Williams neutral paint colors are Alabaster White, Snowbound, and Pure White. Gray neutrals are Sea Salt, Agreeable Gray, Repose Gray, Morning Mist, and Practical Greige. Try Wool Skein, Lemongrass, Realist Beige, Playa Arenosa, and Iced Mocha. Inkwell offers a dramatic black.

Neutrals are the workhorses of interior design, anchoring endless color palettes and design styles.

Despite being ubiquitous in our homes, neutral colors have a subtle beauty that is far from boring, especially if you choose one of Sherwin-Williams’ gorgeous colors.

14 Best Neutral Paint Colors from Sherwin Williams

Choosing the best luxury paint creator Sherwin Williams neutrals is a delight, as there is an abundance of magnificent shades to choose from. And I’m not only talking about white, black, and beige.

Contemporary neutrals include muted greens, blues, and grays, which have the same calming effect as traditional neutrals.

#1. Alabaster White SW 7008

White is the classic neutral and remains the most popular color for wall paint. Named after the soft mineral used for carving and sculpture, Alabaster White is a soft, warm white shade that works well with wood tones.

Choose this color to freshen up a dull room, highlight architectural features, and form a backdrop to colorful art and furnishings.

#2. Snowbound SW 7004

Snowbound is part of Sherwin-Williams’ Reflect palette, filled with airy shades of white and gray. This paint color is a versatile white with a gray undertone, making it the perfect pairing for a gray or blue color scheme.

Despite its name, Snowbound is a warmer white, reading slightly greige when paired with gray.

#3. Pure White SW 7005

Oddly enough, Pure White isn’t pure white after all — it has a slight yellow undertone that keeps it fresh rather than sterile. I love it in sun-filled rooms, especially kitchens and bathrooms, paired with other brights like yellow or pink.

It’s versatile enough for walls and cabinetry, making your woodwork and trim crisp and appealing.

#4. Sea Salt SW 6204

Sea Salt is one of my absolute favorite neutrals, a non-traditional green with gray-blue undertones. This gentle, muted color is my stalwart for my beloved coastal grandma look, working beautifully with blues, creams, and sandy beiges.

It is a cooler shade, so keep it for sun-rich spaces where you can pair it with one of the white neutrals listed above.

#5. Agreeable Gray SW 7029

No list of neutrals is complete without a couple of grays, those elegant, sophisticated shades. Agreeable Gray is such a comfortable color, a warm gray with a rich beige undertone. This incredibly popular paint color forms part of Sherwin-Williams’ Renew palette.

It is perfect for interiors where you want to relax and rejuvenate: a farmhouse kitchen, a cozy bedroom, or a minimalist living room.

#6. Repose Gray SW 7015

Here’s something I learned this week — I always thought greige was a portmanteau of beige and greige, the offspring of these two colors. The term for colors like Repose Gray is actually much older, from the French grège, which refers to raw silk and its gray-beige color.

Whatever the word’s origins, greige has become a popular neutral, like Sherwin-Williams’ bestseller, Repose Gray. I love this soft, warm color with creamy whites.

#7. Morning Fog SW 6255

Morning Fog is another gorgeous gray neutral, this time with a cool blue undertone, the color of ocean mist. Part of Sherwin-Williams’ Focus palette, this shade is relaxing and promotes mental focus and concentration.

It’s an obvious choice for a home office or study, and I’d be tempted to paint my teen’s room this color in the hope of increased attention to school books.

#8. Perfect Greige SW 6073

Could there be a greige that is more perfect than Repose Gray? Well, Sherwin-Williams thinks so. Perfect Greige is earthy, rich, and, indeed, perfect for on-trend interiors, having a red undertone that marries well with terracotta reds.

This color forms part of the Breathe palette, where it pairs with sandy desert tans and cozy taupes.

#9. Wool Skein SW 6148

If you like your beige without a touch of gray, preferring the sandy shades of khaki, then Wool Skein is your ideal neutral. The color of my husband’s favorite pants, this yellow-toned neutral pairs well with on-trend greens and browns.

It’s ideal for an organic modern family room or a thoroughly gentle neutral living room full of natural textures of jute and seagrass.

#10. Lemongrass SW 7732

Part of the Balance palette, Lemongrass is a relaxed yellow-green that reads neutral in a nature-inspired interior. This palette was inspired by woodland shades, with the calm greens, grays, and browns of dappled sunshine and lofty trees.

Choose this gentle shade for a Boho living room, with olive green touches and plenty of greenery.

#11. Realist Beige SW 6078

This classic cool brown-toned beige instantly refreshes and updates any interior. Like its practical name, Realist Beige is an ideal anchor shade, working as efficiently in a blue and green coastal palette as a traditional beige and white dining room. The color comes alive with bright accents as well.

#12. Playa Arenosa SW 9094

Strictly speaking, Playa Arenosa is classified as orange, but don’t jump to citrus conclusions. Instead, this has the color and appeal of milky coffee, cozy and delicious. You can go beachy with this color or embrace the slight peach undertones and layer on pinks and greens for a tropical feel.

#13. Iced Mocha SW 9092

Keeping to the coffee theme, Iced Mocha is a lush brown that’s earthy and delightful. It has a pink tinge, putting it firmly in terracotta territory. It lends itself to Southwestern or desert-inspired interiors and glowing Mediterranean holiday vibes — my Tuscan villa fantasy.

#14. Inkwell SW 6992

I always like the reminder that darker shades can also be neutrals. Inkwell is a chic blue-black, more saturated than navy. It’s instantly dramatic and bold, especially in a monochromatic black, white, and gray scheme.

Inkwell is gorgeous in a masculine bathroom but works equally well for kitchen cabinets.

Final Thoughts

Fans of neutral colors are blessed with abundant paint color options, from the warmest whites to the inkiest black shades. On-trend greiges and beiges work well with this season’s earthy tones, while classic white and tan remain stalwarts of muted color palettes.

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