15 Best Dark Gray Paint Colors to Cozy Up Your Room (2024)

Gray paint colors are usually regarded as safe choices. Gray compliments most other colors and it works well in a variety of spaces. But, safe does not have to mean boring! One way to experiment with gray is to try a darker shade. Don't worry, dark doesn’t mean gloomy! Instead, darker tones work well to cozy up a room or make for a moment of drama or visual interest in an interior space. A dark gray paint color also helps a home feel polished, but not overly stuffy. And, it’s not just a color to consider for your interior rooms, dark gray is also a go-to choice for exterior siding and looks stunning on shutters and trim against a white house.

See below to see how homeowners and designers use deeper, charcoal grays to elevate any and all areas of the house. Your search for the perfect dark gray paint color ends here!

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Midsummer Night by Benjamin Moore

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A dark gray island provides a grounding element in this open kitchen and perfectly compliments the brass cookware, white subway tile, and wood accents. The color is used once again on the overhead lighting, pulling it altogether.

Get the Look:
Half-Wall Paint Color: Midsummer Night by Benjamin MooreRELATED: 50+ Pretty Kitchen Paint Color Ideas to Update Your Space

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Evening Hush by Behr

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Homeowner Bambi Costanzo fell in love with her tiny 1920s bungalow even before it was painted this delightful shade of dark gray. Crisp white trim sets off the gray color.

Get the Look:
Siding Paint Color: Evening Hush by Behr
Trim Paint Color: White by GliddenRELATED: Tour More of This Tiny Cottage That Brims With Big Personality

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Smokestack Gray by Benjamin Moore

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The paneled walls in this house, designed by Erica Harrison of Detroit-based design firm Hudson and Sterling, benefitted from a few coats of dark blue-gray paint. The color is also threaded throughout the bedroom in different shades and patterns for a polished look.

Get the Look:
Wall Paint Color:
Smokestack Gray by Benjamin MooreRELATED: See More of This Renovated 100-Year-Old Farmhouse That Oozes Vintage Charm

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Space Black by Benjamin Moore

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Jadeite dishes and other light-colored collectibles really pop when they are placed in front of a dark gray backdrop, like in this dining room.

Get the Look:
Trim Paint Color: Space Black by Benjamin Moore

RELATED: Learn More About Collecting Vintage Jadeite

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Black Bean Soup by Benjamin Moore

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Painted a warm dark brownish-gray, this small California cottage is proof that darker houses don't have to feel overtly modern or edgy.

Get the Look:
Exterior Paint Color: Black Bean Soup by Benjamin Moore

RELATED: Peek Inside This Former Gardener's Cottage

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Submarine Gray by Behr

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The bright green floor in this bunk room needed a cooler shade to balance it out. The dark gray chosen for the bunks is the perfect pairing. The shade has a delightful hit of blue that grounds the space and makes it feel a bit more sophisticated.

Get the Look:
Bunk Bed Paint Color: Submarine Gray by Behr
Floor Paint Color: Cypress Vine by Behr

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Steel Wool by Benjamin Moore

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One of the best colors to pair with a stormy gray exterior? A sunny yellow front door, of course! This home’s exterior checks all the boxes for amazing curb appeal.

Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Cheerful by Sherwin-Williams
Siding Paint Color: Steel Wool by Benjamin Moore


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Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore

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This entryway’s unexpected lime green floor takes an even more surprising turn with a closet door swathed in a dark gray. The result provides interesting contrast.

Get the Look:
Floor Paint Color: Chic Lime by Benjamin Moore
Door Paint Color: Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore

RELATED: These 20+ Colors Go Perfectly With Gray

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Griffin by Sherwin-Williams

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While technically a dark brown, it’s the dark gray undertone that gives this color its true earthy coziness. Coating the walls, ceiling, and trim all the same color creates a true cocoon effect.

Get the Look:
Wall Paint Color: Griffin by Sherwin-Williams

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Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams

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Layering different shades of gray creates a cohesive, monochromatic look that works especially well on exteriors. On this new build barn home, the look is topped off with black enamel barn light sconces.

Get the Look:
Exterior Paint Color: Cityscape by Sherwin-Williams
Sliding Doors and Shutters Paint Color: Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams

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Night Train by Benjamin Moore

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In this pretty farmhouse kitchen of designer Christina Salway, the dark gray-blue lower cabinets ground the space, while the open shelving leaves everything feeling airy.

Get the Look:
Cabinetry Paint Color:
Night Train by Benjamin Moore

RELATED: Tour More of This Farmhouse That Went From a Dilapidated Wreck to a One-of-a-Kind Country Gem

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Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore

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Historic homes like this saltbox home in Rhode Island look amazing in a dark shade of gray. We also love how the color works so well with a bright door.

Get the Look:
Exterior Paint Color: Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore
Front Door Paint Color: Maple Leaf Red by Benjamin Moore

RELATED: See Inside This Cozy Saltbox Home

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Off-Black by Farrow & Ball

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In this galley kitchen designed by Matthew Ferrarini, the dark gray—almost black—cabinetry lends a modern, handsome look. The dark color also has enough depth to be paired with other strong colors.

Get the Look:
Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color: Off-Black by Farrow & Ball

RELATED: 30 Great Galley Kitchen Ideas for Small Spaces

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Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore

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Kitchen cabinet paint colors can be so hard to choose. A darker shade will hide imperfections and provide a neutral backdrop for vintage collectibles.

Get the Look:
Cabinetry Paint Color: Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore

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Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams

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This adorable tiny house is painted a gorgeous shade of dark charcoal gray. A blue door and window boxes, plus crisp white scallop trim keep it feeling playful.

Get the Look:
Siding Paint Color:
for similar, Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams

RELATED: Tiny Houses That’ll Have You Trying to Move in ASAP

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Alison Allsopp

Alison Allsopp is the Style and Market Editor at Country Living.

15 Best Dark Gray Paint Colors to Cozy Up Your Room (2024)

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