These Are Our 10 Most Popular Gray & Brown Paint Colors

Dunn-Edwards Most Popular Gray and Brown Colors for 2025

Gray and brown paint colors continue to dominate interior design trends because they offer unmatched versatility and timeless appeal. Homeowners love these neutral tones for their ability to create calm, sophisticated spaces that work with virtually any design style.

At Dunn-Edwards, we've tracked the rising popularity of gray and brown paint colors across residential and commercial projects. These neutral options provide the perfect backdrop for both modern and traditional spaces, allowing other design elements to shine while creating a cohesive look.

We've curated our New Neutrals Color Collection that features 160 carefully selected gray and brown tones. This collection responds to the growing demand for restful, timeless shades that create serenity in any space. Let's explore our top-selling neutral paint colors that customers consistently choose for their homes and businesses.

How to Choose Between Gray and Brown Paint Colors

Before diving into our most popular options, consider these factors when selecting gray or brown paint for your space:

• Room lighting: Northern light brings out cool undertones, while southern exposure enhances warmth
• Existing furnishings: Consider complementing the undertones of your furniture, flooring, and textiles
• Room purpose: Bedrooms often benefit from warmer tones, while workspaces may feel balanced with cooler shades
• Room size: Lighter variations make spaces feel larger, darker tones create coziness

Most Popular Browns and Warm Neutrals

#5 Rustic Taupe | DE6129

Rustic Taupe delivers a mid-tone warm neutral that works beautifully in living rooms and dining areas. This versatile brown paint color has subtle mauve undertones that create depth without overwhelming a space. It pairs wonderfully with cream trim and natural wood finishes.

#4 Stucco Tan | DE6205

Stucco Tan represents our most versatile light brown paint color. This warm neutral works exceptionally well in kitchens, entryways, and family rooms. Its muted undertone creates a welcoming atmosphere that feels consistently inviting throughout the day.

#3 Pigeon Gray (DE6214)

Despite its name, Pigeon Gray falls firmly in the warm neutral category with its balanced brown undertones. This popular gray brown paint color creates sophisticated spaces with its perfect balance between gray and taupe. It works beautifully in living rooms, offices, and bedrooms.

#2 Fine Grain (DE6213)

Fine Grain offers the perfect light greige paint color for contemporary spaces. This sophisticated neutral provides just enough warmth without leaning too beige or yellow. Its subtle grain-like depth makes it a favorite for modern farmhouse and transitional designs.

#1 Crisp Muslin (DE6212)

Our most popular warm neutral, Crisp Muslin, delivers the perfect light brownish gray paint color that works in virtually any space. This versatile shade provides just enough color to avoid appearing stark white while maintaining a clean, fresh appearance.

Most Popular Grays and Cool Neutrals

#5 Porpoise (DE6373)

Porpoise provides a light silvery, cool gray with subtle blue undertones. This sophisticated gray paint color works beautifully in bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm matters. Its cool and crisp quality makes it a favorite for both classic interiors as well as modern design.

#4 Porous Stone (DE6220)

Porous Stone delivers a medium gray with subtle warmth, creating spaces that feel both contemporary and inviting. This versatile gray paint color ranks high among homeowners seeking a "greige" option that bridges cool and warm tones seamlessly.

#3 Muslin (DE6227)

Not to be confused with Crisp Muslin, this cool-leaning Muslin offers an effortlessly stylish neutral with a slight green undertone. This gray can pair well with both warm and cool accents, making it incredibly easy to incorporate into any space. Its clean character makes it perfect for minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired designs.

#2 Foggy Day (DE6226)

Foggy Day represents a light, misty gray paint color. This perfectly balanced medium-light gray avoids both blue and brown undertones, creating a sophisticated neutral backdrop that works in virtually any lighting condition.

#1 Fossil (DE6225)

Our most popular cool neutral, Fossil delivers a light gray with subtle cool undertones. This barely-there color creates bright, airy spaces without feeling stark or cold. Its versatility makes it ideal for whole-home color schemes.

How Gray Brown Paint Colors Enhance Your Space

Gray brown paint colors deliver unique advantages that explain their continued popularity:

• They create visual depth without overwhelming a space
• They complement both cool and warm accent colors
• They provide sophisticated backdrops that enhance architectural features
• They transition beautifully between rooms with different lighting conditions
• They conceal imperfections better than stark whites or bold colors

Exploring More Neutral Options

To see these popular gray and brown paint colors in action, check out these non-white new neutrals. For the complete collection of 160 carefully curated neutral options, visit our New Neutrals Color Collection.

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