The Best Neutral Paint Colours That Aren’t White

Spruce up your walls for spring with neutrals that aren’t boring.

From a grey mauve to an off-black, these neutral paint colours are foolproof and more interesting than eggshell. Take a peek at our top 12 picks for neutral shades below:

Evangeline Green Tint 1

Where to use: This fresh shade is perfect for a bathroom with white accents like Carrara marble.  
Where to buy: Para Paints

Gentle Rain

Where to use: This soothing Behr colour works great in a bedroom. it’s versatile – pair it with bright patterns or neutral finishes.
Where to buy: Home Depot

Pewter Grey

Where to use: This cool neutral is the pick to refresh the exterior of a home.
Where to buy: Dulux

Grey Mauve

Where to use: Use this in a living room – the touch of pink makes it an ideal backdrop for grey furniture.
Where to buy: Pittsburgh Paints

Quill

Where to use: This warm, light grey from Olympic Paints looks great in a living room, or a kitchen finished with white cabinetry.
Where to buy: Lowe’s

Sea Gull Grey

Where to use: With slight brown undertones, this colour makes a great backdrop for a mudroom.
Where to buy: CIL

Revere Pewter

Where to use: This is the perfect alternative colour to white. The light grey with warm undertones looks great in a hallway or as the backdrop for artwork.
Where to buy: Benjamin Moore

Urban Sunrise

Where to use: This cool blue-grey hue from Valspar is a nice choice for a modern space filled with white furniture or accents.
Where to buy: Lowe’s

Driftwood Canyon

Where to use: This rustic Beauti-Tone colour works wonders in a cottage bedroom.
Where to buy: Home Hardware

Pewter

Where to use: Give your kitchen a luxe makeover by painting the cabinetry with this not-too-dark-grey. Brass hardware will complete the look.
Where to buy: RONA

Sensuous Grey

Where to use: Update your dining room with this beautiful grey from HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, which has faint purple undertones. It’s best paired with white, beige or other neutral-coloured furniture.
Where to buy: Lowe’s

Sensuous Grey

Where to use: This dark hue looks great on handrails or stair treads, indoors or out.
Where to buy: Farrow & Ball

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