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The 5 Top Benjamin Moore Greys
Sam Lutz • March 10, 2015
We've decided to dedicate this post to the most elegant of all paint neutrals: grey. It's soothing and soft, gentle and just a tiny bit moody. In this piece, we've listed the top five Benjamin Moore greys. As you consider which neutrals to paint on your walls, give thoughtful consideration to these subtle and sophisticated shades of gray.
Edgecomb Gray
Warm and soft, and just a little bit understated, Edgecomb Grey is the perfect color for a home library, bathroom or hallway. It's crisp and soothing, reserved and intelligent. Imagine it in your living room, with accents of walnut or soft cherry in the floors and furnishings. Edgecomb Grey pairs well with a range of building and furnishing materials, like dark hardwood floors, white marble countertops and soft, worn leather. For more ideas, check out this Houzz page
dedicated to Edgecomb Grey.
Metropolitan
Benjamin Moore's Metropolitan
is the sort of color that seems to change with its surroundings. Here, it looks darker and more sophisticated, there, it's light and gentle. It has a hint of blue which stands out when compared to other greys. To emphasize the cool undertones of this color, use light blue accent colors thrown about the room, in pillows and curtains. We recommend using Metropolitan in the dining room, bedroom or kitchen. For more ideas, take a look at this page
with pictures of Metropolitan in everyday settings.
Revere Pewter
This light grey paint has a slight warmth to it, for those of you hoping to avoid the steely aloofness of some cooler greys. Revere Pewter
looks its best with mid-tone hardwood floors and soft leather chairs. We recommend Revere Pewter for small spaces where darker colors would make the room look too small or confined. To see Revere Pewter in action, check out this page of photos.
Kendall Charcoal
Kendall Charcoal
seems to appear on all the top 5 lists of greys, including the official Benjamin Moore list. Maybe that's because Kendall Charcoal is so bold and eye-catching--used in just about any setting, it makes a striking impression. It's a dark color, but not so dark that it dampens the mood of a room. Used properly, Kendall Charcoal just looks smart and daring. We recommend pairing it with shades of stark white and earth tones, as you'll see in these photographs.
Moonshine
We love this color for its mystical lightness. The barely-there quality of Moonshine
makes it perfect for big spaces where you want to emphasize the furniture, floors or artwork on the walls. Moonshine adds to the quality of a space without demanding attention. Check it out in these photos online.
Want more ideas? Are you now seeking the perfect shade of Benjamin Moore grey? Stop in at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture
for more advice and paint samples. We'd love to help you pick the perfect shade of grey for your home, inside or out.
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