cool grays

Bluish neutral tones

Cool grays are gray tones with blue, green, or purple undertones rather than warm brown or yellow ones.

The term appears in color theory, interior design, and art: The room was painted in cool grays to complement the blue accents.

Cool grays tend to feel more modern or clinical, while warm grays feel cozier.

Related

color palette · paint swatch · ash · pewter · charcoal · muted · neutrality · neutral territory · gunmetal · subdued · shades · temperature · sophistication · minimalism · interior design · overcast · storm clouds · foggy morning

Opposites
color temperature

cool graysterracotta

Fired reddish-brown ceramic

cognac · greige · taupe · camel · rust

color saturation and warmth

cool graysburnt orange

Warm brownish-red hue

coral · peach · mustard · ivory · jewel tones

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G