Design Pros Reveal the Exact 12 Shades of Gray to Paint Your Home

"This gray is a great medium tone that pairs well with a lot of other colors — we especially love it for cabinetry," Shauna Amondson of Studio McGee told us.

"The cool undertones make it totally versatile and it will work in virtually any space. Not too dark, not too light," Bobby Berk explains.

"One of our go-to light grays! It is subtle and has a warm undertone — we use this as a neutral wall color in main living spaces and bedrooms," explains Shauna Amondson of Studio McGee.

Lindsay Pennington uses this color on both interiors and exteriors and against many other colors. "I recently painted the exterior of a client's home this light, mellow gray. It's neither too cool nor too warm and remains a 'true gray' no matter its application." She adds, "Silver Chain is neutral enough to work terrifically with any color combination. It's especially beautiful in a bathroom where it can highlights the grays in marble."

Studio McGee's Shauna Amondson says this color is "a deep gray that has a richness to it. We love to use this in dens, formal living areas, and on kitchen islands."

Nate Berkus isn't shy about his love of Dior Gray. On his blog nateberkus.com, he writes, "It's classic and elegant and pairs well with pretty much everything: neutrals, blues, white, or black."

Caroline Cecil of Caroline Cecil Textiles says, "Dove Tale is a light, clean shade of gray that acts as a beautiful neutral in an interior. It's a quiet color that can be used in a big space like a living room as an alternative to white." She adds that the color is especially popular in coastal areas like Southern California because it can create an open, beachy feeling.

Bobby Berk loves this gray choice, because "it definitely jumps out as a color but clients are not 'afraid' to use it."

"Timber Wolf is my go-to gray when I'm looking for something deeper and moodier," Lindsay Pennington tells us. "This gray is more chameleon-like, and can swing more brown or more blue, depending on the light. I love this gray in a living room, on walls as well as moldings, to create a rich and interesting backdrop for furnishings and artworks in all colors."

Bobby Berk loves this hue because it's "filled with depth. Its warm tones create the perfect setting for any room."

"Charleston Grey is a rich, midtone gray that feels warm," says Caroline Cecil. "It's the type of gray that transcends trends, and is inherently classic. The warmer grays are growing in popularity as designers and home owners become increasingly drawn to live in spaces that feel less sterile and minimalist." She recommends using it on a front door or in an entryway.

"Gauntlet Gray is a good way to get something on the wall when your clients are afraid to go black," Bobby Berk told us.