Off-White Paint Colours with a Hint of Grey

While a coat of pure white can leave a space feeling brand new again, it’s a temporary design choice. Pretty soon you’re going to have to start introducing notes of colour to make those white walls more interesting. To save yourself all that hassle, why not begin with a couple of coats of white paint with a hint of grey instead 

The perfect shade for those who love keeping it simple, grey-infused white paints allow you to start afresh in style. A contemporary alternative to magnolia paint, these eye-catching shades are a mainstay of modern decor. However, they’re more versatile than you might think. Along with traditional cool greys, you’ll find off-white shades enriched with altogether warmer undertones, 

Discover our full range of low-odour, water-based paint online today. Found a grey-infused off-white you love? Get it delivered straight to your door the next day so you can get started. 

Our Favourite Off-White Shades with a Touch of Grey

Looking for some top tips on how to realise the potential of these increasingly popular colour categories? First off, you’ll need to pick the perfect hue for your home. Below are five favourites from our extensive online range. 

Applying a couple of coats of cool white is one of the simplest ways to refresh a room. However, sometimes a fresh twist on a tried-and-tested classic is called for. With Winter V503, you’ve got an enchanting off-white enriched with the lightest touch of grey. It’s still cool, but those grey undertones make it a contemporary addition to your room palettes. 

If you're someone who favours no frill[‘s neutrals, this grey-infused off-white is an easy choice. As it works with almost anything, other neutral hues will have no trouble forming a dream double act with this shade. While it will make a welcome addition in a modern setting, its toned-down nature means you can also put it to use in rooms with more traditional decor.

Does one of your rooms require a design refresh? Many times, a cooler palette is the best way to approach the situation. Struggling to single out a shade from our range. How about Bungalow G500? This pale grey and blue tone is effortlessly stylish and perfectly understated, ensuring it will be welcome in just about any home. 

It blends the cooling qualities of blue and the modern versatility of grey beautifully. While it’s probably best avoided in a north-facing room, feel free to unleash it everywhere else. Coordinate with darker greys and icy blue undertones, or discover darker pairings with shades of soft black and charcoal.  

Are you looking to decorate with a warmer white? How about adding a generous dose of Feather F487 to your decorating palette? A soft and delicate shade that’s given added dimension by pale grey undertones, this contemporary colour is a real favourite. Despite being part of the grey family, this hue is surprisingly warm, making it a rare find indeed. 

Here you have a stunning choice if you want a fuss-free backdrop for a living space, but still need your neutral to leave a room feeling welcoming and relaxing. It’s very understated, so you should be able to introduce it to an existing decor scheme, safer in the knowledge that it’s going to work with your other colour choices. 

On its own, pure white requires constant maintenance and touching up to stay looking its best. If you want your new space to continue to shine for a long time, opt for a pure white with added pigment. Tvt S503 combines the timeless appeal of pristine white with a delicate touch of grey. You get a softer shade for your walls while having to worry less about keeping an eye out for the slightest blemish or pigment imperfection. 

Once again, you’re dealing with a colour that’s surprisingly warm for a grey-infused paint shade. This leaves you with plenty of opportunities in terms of colour schemes but also makes it a practical addition to many different rooms. You can keep things simple and use this to create a blank canvas, or let it be your background for a dazzling display of room accents and wall-mounted artwork.

A gentle dose of creamy matt emulsion can work wonders for a space in need of some design attention. If your interiors are overdue for an update, turn to Tvt M43 for assistance. Soft and subtle, it’s a good pick for relaxing spaces. Be it the bedroom, lounge or dining room, you’ll be able to capture a serene ambience with this elegant shade. 

It’s also a versatile option, with both the cream and grey qualities playing nicely with most of the colour spectrum. Keep a room aesthetic simple and understated with matching neutrals, or enhance a space with a feature wall. Yellow-tinged shades are a good choice for this, while a splash of lush green will also go down well. In more traditional interiors, try using something like heather or a meadow purple as an accent instead. 

Where Do These Shades Work Best?

If you have a taste for contemporary design, you’ll want to use these shades everywhere. Once you’ve settled on the right shade, you can use grey-infused off-whites to create dazzling interiors with relatively little effort. 

Use them to add warmth to a living room devoid of any other colour. Give your kitchen cabinets a modern makeover, without having to shell out for costly replacements. You can even enrich existing colour schemes by integrating this subtle colour creatively. 

When it comes to the orientation of rooms, you need to be a little more cautious. If the shade you are using contains a warm grey, it’s fine to use in north-facing rooms. You’ll be using these spaces more during the night time, so it doesn’t matter how well these hues respond to natural light or a lack of it. Are south-facing rooms your target? Warm greys won’t really work here, but their cooler counterparts will.