If you are thinking about painting the interior walls of your home, gray is the modern neutral that can enhance any space. However, with a variety of undertones, it isn’t always easy to select the right shade and hue. Here are a few tips for choosing gray paint for your home. 

How to Select the Perfect Shade of Gray

1. Think About Your Accents

Before selecting a gray paint, carefully consider the other accent colors in your home. If your doors and trim are painted white, darker shades of gray like pewter and charcoal can create a clean look. However, if your trim is painted cream or black, you might want to consider sticking with a lighter silver shade to keep your space from looking too dark. 

2. Consider Color Temperature 

In addition to selecting a paint color that is dark or light enough for your home, it’s important to think about how warm or cool the paint looks. While warm paint colors have undertones of red, orange, yellow, or beige, cooler paint tones have bases made with blue, purple, or teal undertones. Try to choose a gray tone that melds well with the other color temperatures in your home by placing small swatches of different shades next to the wall. If you can’t decide, opt for a gray paint with a neutral undertone. 

3. Choose the Right Sheen

Sheen can also make a big difference in how gray paint appears, largely because flat or matte paint absorbs light and glossy or satin paint reflects light. Since matte sheens absorb light, they will appear lighter, while glossy sheens might look darker after they are painted onto a wall. 

When you are ready to start painting your home, consider working with T.K. Painting & Decorating, LLC in Lakeville, MN. For more than 19 years, these professional painters have been helping clients with everything from interior and exterior painting to siding replacement and pressure washing. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today by sending them a message online or calling (952) 210-5963.