Grays generally have undertones of brown, blue, green, purple, or black.

Up ahead, discover 16 color combinations that show just how adaptable gray walls can be.

From farmhouse-inspired spaces to sleek, urban spaces, discover the colors that bring out grays many personalities.

Gray living room with beige furniture

Mindy Gayer Design Co.

The result is a fresh, yet classic-feeling palette that pays homage to a post-storm sky.

Keeping both your pink and gray shades in the pastel family allows them to co-mingle without any friction.

Say Yes to Hot Pink

Neons, hot pink included, are notoriously difficult to pull off.

Gray living room with beige furniture

Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Your one saving grace?

A black wrought iron chandelier and a black floralwallpaperon the ceiling bring depth to this monochromatic color duo.

That said, confirm to choose a gray with a little bit of depth.

Farmhouse kitchen with gray tile backsplash and blue cabinets

Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Navy furniture glows against gray walls, especially when you punctuate your design with another rich-feeling neutral like cognac.

Be sure to choose a cool-tone gray when executing this palette to create cohesion.

Gray and royal blue create a striking contrast, but also feel harmonious.

Gray bedroom with gray furniture

Kendall Wilkinson

Borrow inspiration from nature, and use darkbrown as an accent color, too.

AsBritt Design Studioshows in the dining room above, the combo is irresistible.

Add Elegance

Dont overlook gray and silver because you think it might be too similar.

Gray bedroom with pink modernist chandelier and Degas artwork

Dekay and Tate Interiors

However, take a stab at steer away from cool grays and light browns.

Go with deep, warm-tone brown furniture and a true gray or charcoal.

Have traditional brown wood furniture youre trying to make feel more modern?

Gray kitchen with hot pink and teal banquette

Dekay and Tate Interiors

An almost-black gray with brown undertones is just monochromatic enough to feel au courant and cool.

Make It Shine

From brass to gunmetal to chrome, metallics partner famously with gray.

AsKendall Wilkinsonshows in this ultra-chic, sky-high retreat, gray mixed with silver and gold can deliver show-stopping results.

Gray dining room with black floral wallpaper on ceiling

Duval Reynolds

Pinks and purples like mauve, coral, or plum are all excellent options.

Bees above white wooden cradle in grey baby nursery with poster on the empty wall

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Gray bedroom with navy blue nightstand

Chelius House of Design

Gray bedroom with green velvet channel headboards

Chelius House of Design

Gray kids' bedroom with blue furniture

Calimia Home

Gray kitchen with blue and white rattan bar stools

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Gray dining room with forest green chairs

Britt Design Studio

Gray living room with silver furniture

Britt Design Studio

Gray walls with brown dresser

Britt Design Studio

Gray dining room with brass and chrome accents

Kendall Wilkinson

Gray bedroom with lavender and coral accents

Kendall Wilkinson