Color is on the move. The bold, saturated hues that have dominated palettes for the past few seasons are yielding to more complicated, toned-down shades. Our eyes are ready to relax and fall into dustier, more interest provoking undertones. Gray is the new MVP in the palette- it has an increasing role in cooling down our interiors by becoming the new neutral in residential spaces. When choosing paint color, designers and individuals are piloting toward these calming new shades of gray. For example, some fabulous muted blue-grays and green-grays like Benjamin Moore Smoke 2122-40 and Gossamer Blue 2123-40 can make any room feel like you are a step closer to entering that spa room you always wanted or perhaps feel like you are sitting in a beach chair by the ocean.

Grays can be gorgeous. Gray them selves range from barely there in warm, quiet tones like those found in the neutral landscape of the environment such as wood, stone and natural fibers (colors like Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein SW-6148) to cool, water inspired tones like Benjamin Moore’s Iced Slate 2130-60.

So don’t be afraid to use these wonderful tones and undercurrents to really soothe, relax and update your palette. They are not necessarily cold and icy- they can be warm and earthy and a nice, new update to your home.

Tags: gray paint colors, interior design, relaxing colors

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