This is a really excellent article on the shades of grey available on the UK market at the moment. I’ve spent the past four years searching for the perfect true greys that are neither green, blue or pink (it has become a bit of a sad obsession!) but I generally agree with Lauren’s comments. The ones I’ve found perfect are: I’m very tempted to use Gallery White in our snug. A very rich white with a slightly bluish cooler undertone makes for a calm space. Farrow and Ball Ammonite Designer’s Guild: Notting Hill Slate, which is a beautiful deep pigmented dark grey. I’ve used it on the downstairs interior doors and they look fantastic. Other dark greys I tried (such as F&B and Little Greene) have been too blue or beige. Notting Hill Slate is a warmer grey (verging on purple tones but don’t worry, not lilac!) and I think it looks great. Farrow and Ball: Cornforth White, which I am planning to try on one wall in the living room; it’s slightly darker than Crown’s Sail White but again a true grey (and still very light).

I had originally selected Slipper Satin for our recent blush paint feature as in lighter spaces this paint has a pinkish ballet slipper, however I felt it sat well in our pale grey paint guide too. As described by F&B, Slipper Satin is a soft grey stone colour with no cool undertones. Johnstone’s Moonlit Sky I think you can imagine what I’m going to say here; yup Grey Hints has a subtle hint of blueish grey. Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin Good if you’re looking for a warmer grey paint to soften a space. With a red undertone you may find Perfectly Taupe takes on a very slight purplish tone in low light. Crown Sail White You know the beautiful tone you get when a white wall goes into shade? You get that from F&B’s newest shade, Shadow White. More of a neutral than a grey (though pleasantly it avoids the yellow undertone of a beige), this shade is understated and looks fab in airy spaces. Crown Gallery White One shade lighter than Cornforth White, Ammonite is subtle refined grey which looks airy in light spaces but also really smart in areas with less natural light. If you want to pair it with a darker grey paint, it looks stunning with the moody F&B Mole’s Breath. Dulux Perfectly Taupe

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Crown: Sail White, which is a very light grey (almost white but with a softer tone) which I’ve painted my whole house in. Everyone who comes round says how lovely it is. It’s basically a modern substitute for cream.

Our Grey paint comes in a range of sumptuous shades that help create a calming and sophisticated atmosphere within the home. From cool and contemporary to warm and inviting, Crown’s Grey paints are made to suit any style and taste. With 72 shades of Grey to choose from in various, high-quality formulations, you’re bound to find the perfect paint colour for your project. When it comes to interior design, the right paint colour can make all the difference. With Crown’s Grey paint, you can beautify your walls, ceilings, wood, and metal surfaces with ease. From marvelous matts to soft silks, and sophisticated satins to gorgeous glosses, your interiors have never looked so good.I’ve have Pale Dove Grey earmarked for the furniture in the master bedroom makeover. A soft and delicate grey paint which looks spectacular partnered with a white. Farrow and Ball Shadow White Please do not adjust your monitor. You may be fooled into thinking there are several splodges of grey paint above but if you look a little closer you’ll see there are very subtle differences between all these hues. As with our recent blush paint guide we’ve placed some of our favourite grey paint (or grays for our American friends) side-by-side to demonstrate their varied characteristics. A chalky white with a whisper of grey. Sail White can be found on the walls of my new living room and my previous cottage lounge. Farrow and Ball: Elephant’s Breath – This is a beige grey and it looks quite dark in light rooms. I’ve never been brave enough to try it on a whole wall, but it does look lovely on furniture. In my opinion, it suits a more country/shabby chic scheme, but would look great in a cosy guest room. Get your Pride and Prejudice on with our range of beautiful Crown Trade Period Colour Paints. Inspired by period pieces and the elegant, opulent styles of the times, this range of colours is perfect for adding some understated elegance to your space. From lounges and bedrooms to bathrooms and kitchen, there’s a wide variety of shades suitable for any room in this extensive collection of beautifully-rich colours.

A neutral warm grey paint. I’ve used Cornforth White in my living room and adore the soft hue. In my own home (with a lot of natural light) it’s taken on a ‘mushroom tone’ but in rooms with less light it appears a ‘true grey’. B&Q Grey Hints