Grey Mist
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Grey Mist (9625) is a standout White in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E4E1D6
LRV
75.06
Grey Mist in Real Rooms
Grey Mist has a high LRV of 75.06 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, home office, front door, bedroom, bathroom, patio, house, mudroom, kitchen and living room.
1 Dining Room Photo
The color Grey Mist has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Grey Mist paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
Grey Mist in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Grey Mist in a mid century home office
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Grey Mist makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
modern luxury front door featuring Grey Mist by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Grey Mist creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A industrial bedroom painted in Grey Mist
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Grey Mist has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Grey Mist — minimalist bathroom
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1 Patio Photo
Using Grey Mist on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
minimalist patio featuring Grey Mist by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Grey Mist provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Grey Mist color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
Grey Mist is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Grey Mist paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Grey Mist can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Grey Mist — minimalist kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Grey Mist for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Grey Mist — scandinavian living room
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Coordinating Colors
Grey Mist reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 36), opening up a space where Western Reserve encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 77 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 75 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 75 vs 7, Grey Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (75 vs 69) makes Grey Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
Grey Mist reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Grey Mist reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 75 vs 3, Grey Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 75 vs 6, Grey Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (84 vs 75) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 75 vs 60, Grey Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 61, Grey Mist is decisively the brighter choice.