50 Shades of Greige- A Versatile Color Trend

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Greige is the perfect marriage between two neutrals yielding a new range of colors known for their understated elegance and versatility. While the descriptive “greige” has recently come back in popularity it is in fact not a new word.

“Most people assume that greige refers to a color, but it’s actually a fabric. Greige is an unfinished woven or knitted fabric that hasn’t been bleached or dyed. It can be used for upholstery, window treatments, clothes and more“.

For those of you who are color shy, greige is the gateway on your color journey.  It works well in any space and goes along with every color. Greige combines the warmer casual earthiness of beige with the cooler sophisticated elegance of grey.

Color fans, there’s nothing boring about this neutral. In all its variations it is a backdrop for beauty.

The bright emerald green accents in this living room really stand out against the neutral grey and beige background. Yellow and grey are another great pairing that is on trend for this Spring.

One of the simplest ways to use this neutral in your home is via paint. It will compliment your furniture, home textiles and decorative accessories.  As you can see there is a subtle difference between grey, beige, taupe and greige.

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Cool toned Greige looks sophisticated against stainless steel and bright white marble. This kitchen’s use of a monochromatic palette is nothing short of beautiful.