Taupe is a shade that falls right in that category with properties of brown and gray and a spectrum of different undertones.
Taupe apartment white roof.
Part of the coastal cool family by sherwin williams wallenstein also offers us eider white a taupe that scales almost gray.
Once you settle on a taupe you like paint a large sample on a spare piece of drywall plywood or white poster board.
Many of the colors are offered by more then one company with such standard colors old town grey old zinc grey patina green and tahoe blue offered by most.
Taupe is a great foundation paint color that looks stunning on a variety of architectural types and pairs well with white trim shutters and a bright red front door.
Soothing and laid back it can play the charming supporting role to a whimsical space.
Threshold taupe by sherwin williams.
The colors below are from over 30 different companies both in business today and also out of business.
Yes even in smaller rooms taupe can act as a brighter and opener.
Don t assume you have to use off white or crisper whites to create that traditional homey feel but one that gives the illusion of more space in little rooms go with something outside the box.