Metallic colors are all fabulous options that look bright and snazzy against charcoal gray. Silver is especially nice. You can use gold, and even golden yellow paint colors, if you like a bold contrast option. Alternately, you can play up charcoal’s bold side with deep jewel tones, rich woods, and luxe metals. Kitchen/Dining Room Kendall Charcoal is a dark, cool slate gray that shows more green undertones than blue. Its LRV is 12.96, which makes it best suited for accents, trims, and focal walls, unless you want to pull out the stops and go bold. It looks beautiful balanced with a white ceiling and decor in a cool palette. Web Gray by Sherwin Williams Another bold choice is deep jewel tones, such as teals, greens, purples, and goldenrod, against a charcoal canvas. This would create a modern style with lots of intensity.

Calligraphy is an elegant dark blue-gray with green undertones. At a LRV of 12 it sits on the darker end of the spectrum. Try this color in a kitchen or a bathroom; it complements metalwork and appliances beautifully. If your room doesn’t get a lot of light, flip the script and use Calligraphy on the cabinets with a light-loving color on the walls. Amherst Gray by Benjamin Moore While coordinating with charcoal grey shades is fairly straightforward, you’ll need some inspiration. A relatively easy route to take is to use other greys. If you’re using an intense charcoal, go with darker greys to create a more atmospheric interior. If your space needs to feel airy and open, keep it low-key with lighter shades. There's so much choice out there when it comes to paint and it can be difficult finding the right colour and finish for your home. There's also a whole range of brands to choose from including Dulux paint, Farrow & Ball colours, Valspar and our own GoodHome range.

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The balanced character of Grizzle Gray makes it a sturdy neutral on which to base your palette. It’s neither particularly warm nor cool, so you can choose your own adventure when it comes to coordinating colors. If you’re looking for something fun, Sherwin Williams suggests Foxy as a place to start. Grizzle Gray has a LRV of 13. Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams

Amherst Gray is a warm, slate gray that gives a classic, traditional air. With a LRV of 17.12, it’s a little lighter than most charcoal grays, which gives you more freedom to use it without overwhelming a space. Its warmth amplifies the natural beauty of rich brown leather, stone, and hardwood floors. Grizzle Gray by Sherwin Williams Pure white is another timeless pairing with charcoal. It’s an ideal choice for a more contemporary space, while you can also incorporate off-whites and grey-tinged neutrals for complexity. Graphic Charcoal is a dark, cool charcoal gray. It’s great for open floor plans, focal walls, and entryways. Graphic Charcoal has blue undertones, and a LRV of 11. It works well with lighter grays. City Shadow by Benjamin Moore Charcoal can serve as a canvas for brighter or softer colors, as it does for this romantic living room of whites and pinks. The blue side of the charcoal gray family is just right for this alpine adventure themed kids’ room. Bathroom

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For a more neutral interior, choose charcoal grey hues with brown or green undertones. When choosing interior paint for a living area, you’ll need to consider those undertones carefully. Hints of tan or red will bring essential warmth. Even lilac or violet notes can be used to bring a subtle touch of warmth.

Chelsea Gray is a warm charcoal gray that has taupe undertones. This is more of a medium-to-dark color. Its LRV is 22.16, making it one of the lighter colors on this list. Chelsea Gray is a sophisticated, urban color that works especially well with metals. Graphic Charcoal by Behr Benjamin Moore describes its City Shadow as “smoky” and “leathery”. It’s part of their Aura Color Stories collection, which means it’s exclusively available as an interior paint color. Its LRV is a fairly dark 12.64. Try this cool gray color with pale blues like Patriotic White, pictured in this kitchen, which is a white with the palest wash of blue. Thunder Gray by Sherwin WilliamsWhen it comes to colour, the current most popular options are white and grey paint for an ultra modern and clean look, ideal for frequently changing rooms. A paints finish will affect the overall appearance, feel, and durability of your paint, so it’s important to understand the differences to achieve your desired aesthetic. Matt paint has a non-reflective finish, chalk paint has a matt, shabby-chic finish, while eggshell paint is low-sheen and durable. Additionally, satinwood paint has a subtle sheen and is great for interior woodwork, while gloss paint is high-shine and ideal for exterior woodwork and metal surfaces.

For anyone who loves a modern interior, dark grey paint is the go-to. However, charcoal is often the better choice if you’re looking for a more luxurious aesthetic that’s rich in moody ambience.The blonde woods in this office showcase how well charcoal grays play with the brown and beige side of the neutral family. Colors That Go Well With Charcoal Now that you’re up to speed, let’s take a look at those gorgeous grays! Best Charcoal Gray Paint Colors Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams Forget the idea that neutrals are boring! Charcoal gray is a neutral that is bold, sophisticated, and on-trend. Whether you use it as a sharp accent or go all-in, charcoal will repay your investment by making a statement anywhere you use it.