Gray paint color
Natural Gray

A soft gray with a hint of taupe
Natural Gray is a medium-light gray with a warm taupe cast. It works with walnut, pale stone, and simple black details.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Taupe
- Light reflectance
- 53 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Behr
Color & light
Color and lighting
Natural Gray changes with the light in your room.
Lightness
53 LRVA light shade that reflects plenty of light.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 196
- Green
- 192
- Blue
- 187
HSL
- Hue
- 33°
- Saturation
- 7%
- Lightness
- 75%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
It looks like a soft warm gray.
Cool or indirect light
The color feels deeper and more muted.
Warm evening light
Its taupe side becomes more noticeable.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Natural Gray in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Gray walls complement the cream sofa, wood ceiling, and dark chair.

Dining room
Gray walls frame rust dining chairs and a wood table.

Kitchen cabinets
Gray cabinets pair with pale counters and timber stools.

Bedroom
Gray walls sit behind cream bedding and dark green textiles.

Home office
Gray shelves frame the timber desk and woven lounge chair.

Bathroom
Pale gray walls complement the wood vanity and light shower tile.
Exterior
See Natural Gray on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Gray siding works with stonework and timber porch posts.

Front door
The gray door picks up the cooler tones of the stone entry.

Shutters & trim
Gray shutters frame dark windows against rough pale stone.

Fences & garden structures
The gray gate sits behind a timber bench and green planting.

Stucco
Gray stucco contrasts with the wood door and shaded porch.

Garage door
The gray garage door matches the siding beneath the gable.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Natural Gray
White and charcoal
White trim and charcoal details keep the palette simple.
- Natural GrayPPU18-10 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & details
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Accent color
Green and blue
Deep green and muted blue add color to a neutral room.
- Natural GrayPPU18-10 · Walls & cabinets
- Vine LeafN400-7 · Trim & details
- Midnight BlueN480-7 · Accent color
Soft gray and blue-green
A light gray partner with a deep blue-green accent.
- Natural GrayPPU18-10 · Walls & cabinets
- Campfire AshN320-1 · Trim & details
- Ocean AbyssMQ6-01 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related warm white and neutral shades from Behr
Frequently Asked Questions
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