What is the most popular grey paint?

Revere Pewter HC-172 (LRV 55), Edgecomb Gray HC-173 (LRV 63), Stonington Gray HC-170, and Classic Gray OC-23 (LRV 74) are consistently the most-requested grays in the Benjamin Moore library.

Is the color grey or gray?

Both spellings are correct. Gray is the standard American English spelling; grey is the standard British English spelling. Benjamin Moore uses gray on most product names sold in the United States, including Edgecomb Gray and Chelsea Gray.

Why is gray paint losing popularity?

Cool, blue-leaning grays peaked in the 2010s and have given way to warmer, earthier tones. The shift is not away from gray entirely but toward warmer greiges and brown-leaning neutrals. Warm grays like Revere Pewter HC-172 and Edgecomb Gray HC-173 remain widely used.

What is the difference between gray and grey paint?

There is no difference in the paint itself, only in the spelling. Gray is American English; grey is British English. The same Benjamin Moore color appears under either spelling depending on which market the product is sold in.

Gray Paint Colors by Benjamin Moore

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Gray remains one of the most requested color families in residential design. Done well, gray is calm, modern, and flexible enough to live with for decades. The trend has shifted from cool, blue-leaning grays toward warmer greiges that blend gray and beige. Paint Outlets stocks the full Benjamin Moore range, from the lightest dove and silver grays to deep charcoals.

Browse alongside our white paint colors, neutral paint colors , and blue paint colors collections to round out the palette.

OC-45 Swiss Coffee

HC-173 Edgecomb Gray

HC-172 Revere Pewter

HC-171 Wickham Gray

HC-170 Stonington Gray

HC-169 Coventry Gray

HC-168 Chelsea Gray

HC-167 Amherst Gray

HC-166 Kendall Charcoal

HC-164 Puritan Gray

HC-108 Sandy Hook Gray

HC-107 Gettysburg Gray

HC-105 Rockport Gray

HC-104 Copley Gray

HC-103 Cromwell Gray

HC-87 Ashley Gray

HC-79 Greenbrier Beige

CW-155 Revolutionary Storm

CSP-585 Subway Tile®

CSP-580 Seersucker Suit

CSP-575 Ice Fog

CSP-385 Gotham

CSP-205 Cathedral Gray

CSP-180 River Silt

CSP-155 Skipping Stone

CSP-150 Windy City

CSP-145 Smoked Truffle

CSP-140 Chateau

CSP-130 Doily

CSP-120 Burnt Ember

CSP-115 Barnwood

CSP-110 Vintage Pewter

CSP-105 Smoke & Mirrors

CSP-100 Cosmopolitan

CSP-95 Sea Salt

CSP-85 Tweed Coat

CSP-80 Gothic Arch

CSP-75 Castle Gate

CSP-70 Upper West Side

CSP-65 Old Soul

CSP-60 City Shadow

CSP-55 Gray Gardens

CSP-50 Rainstorm

CSP-45 Street Chic

CSP-40 Museum Piece

CSP-35 Penthouse

CSP-30 Espresso Bean

CSP-25 Wool Peacoat

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Top Gray Paint Picks

LRV indicates how much light a shade reflects (0 = pure black, 100 = pure white). Use this comparison to shortlist before ordering samples.

Classic Gray OC-23 (LRV ~74): light cool greige, ideal for open-plan spaces and hallways.
Pale Oak OC-20 (LRV ~69): soft light greige, ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stonington Gray HC-170 (LRV ~60): cool light gray, ideal for modern rooms.
Gray Owl OC-52 (LRV ~65): light gray-green, ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
Edgecomb Gray HC-173 (LRV ~63): balanced warm greige, ideal for whole-house use and exteriors.
Manchester Tan HC-81 (LRV ~63): warm taupe-gray, ideal for traditional homes.
Balboa Mist OC-27 (LRV ~65): soft light greige, ideal for bedrooms and primary suites.
Revere Pewter HC-172 (LRV ~55): deeper warm greige, ideal for living rooms and accents.
Chelsea Gray HC-168 (LRV ~22): mid-dark gray, ideal for cabinetry and accent walls.
Kendall Charcoal HC-166 (LRV ~12): deep charcoal, ideal for cabinetry and exteriors.
Wrought Iron 2124-10 (LRV ~6): near-black gray, ideal for statement rooms.
Cheating Heart 1617 (LRV ~6): deep blue-gray, ideal for libraries and dining rooms.

Warm Gray vs Cool Gray

Warm grays (greiges) have brown or taupe undertones; cool grays lean blue, purple, or green. The single most useful distinction in the family is matching the warmth of the gray to the warmth of your existing finishes. Wood floors and brass hardware call for warm greiges like Revere Pewter HC-172 or Edgecomb Gray HC-173. White oak and polished nickel suit cool grays like Stonington Gray HC-170 or Classic Gray OC-23.

Light Grays for Open, Modern Spaces

Edgecomb Gray HC-173 (LRV 63), Classic Gray OC-23 (LRV 74), Pale Oak OC-20 (LRV 69), and Balboa Mist OC-27 (LRV 65) are the most-requested light grays for open-plan living, hallways, and primary bedrooms. Edgecomb Gray has been the most-recommended whole-house neutral in the Benjamin Moore library for over a decade.

Dark Grays for Drama

Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Chelsea Gray HC-168, Wrought Iron 2124-10, and Cheating Heart 1617 create depth and atmosphere on accent walls, cabinetry, dining rooms, libraries, and front doors. Pair with crisp trim and brass or matte black hardware.

Pairing Gray

Trim (warm grays): White Dove OC-17, Simply White OC-117
Trim (cool grays): Chantilly Lace OC-65, Decorator's White OC-149
Complementary walls: Hale Navy HC-154, First Light 2102-70, Saybrook Sage HC-114
Hardware (warm grays): brass, bronze, aged nickel
Hardware (cool grays): chrome, polished nickel, matte black

Color Desk Tip

Gray shows undertone shifts more dramatically than almost any other family. A chip that looks balanced in store can pull blue, green, or purple on your actual wall. North-facing rooms pull cool grays cooler, so choose warm greiges like Revere Pewter HC-172 or Edgecomb Gray HC-173 instead. Call our color desk at 248.598.0311 for shortlisting help.

Finish Recommendations

Gray shows imperfections more than warmer colors, so matte or eggshell is the workhorse. Use Aura for the deepest grays where richness matters. Regal Select handles everyday rooms. ADVANCE waterborne alkyd is the right pick for gray cabinetry, doors, and millwork where a hard, level finish is critical.

About Paint Outlets

Paint Outlets is a Benjamin Moore authorized dealer with three Michigan locations in Shelby Township, Rochester Hills, and Macomb. We stock the full Benjamin Moore color library across Aura, Regal Select, ADVANCE, ben, Eco Spec, Aura Bath & Spa, and SCUFF-X. Our color desk staff are trained on Benjamin Moore's Gennex Color Technology and the Color Preview, Historical, Classics, Affinity, and Off-White Collections. We ship samples nationwide via UPS and offer same-day pickup at all three stores.

Shop Benjamin Moore Gray Paint at Paint Outlets

Paint Outlets stocks the full Benjamin Moore gray palette across Aura, Regal Select, ADVANCE, ben, and Eco Spec. Order samples online for shipping anywhere, or visit our Shelby Township, Rochester Hills, or Macomb stores for same-day pickup. Call our color desk at 248.598.0311 for help shortlisting grays, or browse the homepage to explore the full range.

Gray Paint Frequently Asked Questions

Revere Pewter HC-172 (LRV 55), Edgecomb Gray HC-173 (LRV 63), Stonington Gray HC-170, and Classic Gray OC-23 (LRV 74) are consistently the most-requested grays in the Benjamin Moore library.

Both spellings are correct. Gray is the standard American English spelling; grey is the standard British English spelling. Benjamin Moore uses gray on most product names sold in the United States, including Edgecomb Gray and Chelsea Gray.

Cool, blue-leaning grays peaked in the 2010s and have given way to warmer, earthier tones. The shift is not away from gray entirely but toward warmer greiges and brown-leaning neutrals. Warm grays like Revere Pewter HC-172 and Edgecomb Gray HC-173 remain widely used.

There is no difference in the paint itself, only in the spelling. Gray is American English; grey is British English. The same Benjamin Moore color appears under either spelling depending on which market the product is sold in.