▷ 15 colors that match the gray on the walls perfectly

  Are you thinking of painting the walls of your house in gray? You have made a good decision, as it is a very versatile color, thanks to which it can be combined with a wide range of colors. Can't you think of which ones are well combined with gray? We are going to give you a few whose results will be fabulous!

White

One of the colors that best combines with gray on the walls is undoubtedly white, a combination that turns your space into a modern, serene, contemporary and elegant place. But they have a small drawback, and that is that is a slightly cold combination so it must be contrasted with the inclusion of warm colors in the textiles, such as the cushions or the set of sheets. It is possible to paint the three walls in gray and one in white or vice versa. Or paint half the wall gray and the other half white.

Yellow

Of the colors that match the gray on the walls, yellow is perhaps the most appreciative, with as much as being a color for a wall, accessories or textiles. The reason why they fit together so well? The gray color subtracts and softens the energy of the yellow. Generally, the combination of gray with yellow on the walls is used for children's or youth bedrooms , but in a darker shade of both it can also be used in the double bedroom. Yellow should only be present on a wall, used to achieve color tints, nothing more.

Gold

Gold tones and metallic finishes work very well with gray, with being able to use copper, brass, gold or pearl pink . They are perfect colors to add color tints to gray walls. In this case, it is possible that an entire wall painted in these colors may look a bit bad and visually impactful, so it is best to paint a half wall in this color , with gray being the bottom and gray the top. Or vice versa if you have a room with lots of natural light.

Blue

  There are as many shades of blue as there are grays, so both colors work very well, helping to create a current atmosphere in the room where is used. Some decorators believe that is better to paint three walls blue, leaving gray for the main wall of room , for example in the bedroom for the headboard wall. Now, it is also true that it can be done in reverse. Since gray is a muted color, the fact that blue is the protagonist of the main wall gives a touch of life and sparkle to the room.

Turquoise

What colors combine with gray on walls? Without a doubt, the turquoise is perfect, being able to be applied both on walls and accessories. It is a color that stands out when combined with a neutral gray tone, yes, it is a combination that must be used with care, because the turquoise will eclipse the gray. For this reason, this color should only be used on a single wall, or at most half of these, so that it does not steal the limelight from the other and there is perfect harmony.

Pink

Earlier we told you that you could use pale pink to combine it with gray, as there are other shades of pink that work very well with this color, such as quartz pink , the latter being one of the options most used by decorators. A color that shines, that shines and that brings joy to the room where is. If you are decorating a children's bedroom, and you want it to have gray tints, uses pink for the bed wall or for the top of these and the rest in a very light gray, or a gray combined with the rose quartz. You will see how good it will look once it is painted! Another interesting option would be fuchsia pink , which should not be confused with quartz pink. A vivid color, adds strength and vitality, making it ideal for a living room or a teenage girl's youth room.

Purple

What if the purple tones match well with the grays on the walls? Of course! It shows that you have never tried it.   Lilac, violet, mauve ... any purple color combines well with gray as long as it has the same lightness, or darkness, as gray. Of course, purple colors are cold , so it should not be added in large quantities. So, paint three walls in gray and only one in purple, the smallest.

Orange

  If yellow matches gray, how can orange not do it? It is a bold and vibrant color that, combined with gray, is not as eye-catching or energy-packed. As with the color yellow, it should only be present on one wall, or at most half of these, being the color that is up to the ceiling area , while gray will be the one that reaches the ground.

Red

It's , an aggressive color and very strong , and that's why a color as dull and dry as gray suits it so well. Various shades of red can be used, although generally this color is introduced through textiles. So that it doesn't protrude too far above gray, the best option is for to occupy a single wall. As for the best place to use this combination, the living room, dining room or bedroom would be the best option. In the latter, above all, because red helps to arouse passion and fan the spark of love.

Earth

Some earth type color that has a yellowish hue, such as the ivory, egg or beige color are perfect to combine with a gray. What's more, could also use a dark brown, a chocolate color or something of a sand type, being colors that provide warmth, something that gray lacks. In these cases, two walls of each color can be painted, to create harmony between a cold color and a warm color , turning gray into the protagonist of a single wall or vice versa. Keep lighting in mind too when making a decision. If it is a bright room, grayer than earth and if it is very dull, conversely.

Green

We have already told you that all colors work very well with gray, and green was not going to be an exception. Its qualities are very similar to those of blue , being a color that expresses freshness and relaxation , giving gray a few nuances of which it appears. In its strongest tones it can only be present on a single wall, while in light tones it can cover the walls and leave gray on the main wall . Paint half the wall in one color or another? You can, by painting the gray at the bottom in a darker shade and the green in a light shade.

Black

  Surely you are thinking: if the color gray is a cold color, isn't it going to be colder with black? It is true that black is a quite cold and achromatic color, generally introduced through decorative accessories. However, it is also a very versatile color, which can be combined with a light gray to create contrast in a bedroom with a lot of natural light, being present on the wall of the headboard or on the back of the sofa, for example. Although there are also spaces that look great in black, with some shades of gray. For example, to have an elegant bathroom, walls can be black with gray borders or small touches of gray in some parts of it. Remember that if you opt for this color combination you have to introduce warm colors through accessories such as picture frames, textiles or flooring.

Mustard

Yes, before we have told you that yellow is very good, and although for many the mustard color is like a variant of this, it is still a proper color with all of the law. It is a bit more standard color and it is not as impressive as yellow, in addition to being elegant and contemporary , perfect for rooms with classic, contemporary or vintage decoration. You can become the protagonist populating three walls and leaving the fourth for gray, conversely, or half and half. Although if you opt for all the walls painted in gray you could introduce it through accessories and textiles.

Wood

It is true that there is no “wood” color, , but there are colors that approximate this type of color, and it is one of those that best matches gray. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, in its different shades. Although the other option would be to use real wood , covering the walls halfway to introduce this element in a very light tone, while gray would have a slightly darker hue.

Gray with gray

  Indeed, you can combine gray with gray for the walls of your home. You will understand that we mean playing with different shades of gray , right? It is something that is usually done a lot in urban and modern style decoration. For rooms with lots of natural light you can go for a dark tone for three of the walls, leaving the furthest from the window in a lighter tone. Conversely, if is a very dark room, the walls should be light gray with the furthest one in a darker tone to contrast.