Edgecomb Gray is one of Benjamin Moore’s go-to neutrals. It's a warm paint color that sits between gray and beige - the perfect pale greige. Part of Benjamin Moore’s Off-White Collection, it amplifies the light in large, open spaces for a light and airy effect. Edgecomb Gray’s understated hint of beige makes it ideal for use as a unifying wall color throughout the home. Clean, crisp, and modern, this pale gray creates a stylish backdrop for a comfortable home.
Undertones in Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Edgecomb Gray is a neutral taupe color —its undertones are warm, but not overwhelming. Depending on the type of lighting in a room, Edgecomb Gray will favor its warm beige tones more or less. If you have north-facing light, you can expect to show more of its gray base. In a south-facing room or warm afternoon sunshine, it will appear distinctly warmer, even beige.
Edgecomb Gray also goes by the names Alaskan Skies 972 and Baby Fawn OC-15. With a light reflectance value of 63.09, this color definitely belongs in the off-white collection, however, its warm undertones provide a reliably greige tint most of the time. Edgecomb Gray is a highly versatile color that works beautifully in open-plan homes and looks amazing throughout the day. It also suits many different design styles, from traditional to modern or coastal looks.
Ideas for Using Edgecomb Gray
Edgecomb Gray can shift in tones throughout the day, from a warm beige to a beautiful light and fresh gray. This makes it a serene wall color for open floor plans, and an interesting backdrop for bold colors. This classic greige color can warm up a bedroom and encourage much-needed rest. Use it as boldly as you like; as the dominant wall color or splashes of it to warm up a bedroom.
As a classic gray with a hint of a greige color, it is as cozy as it is modern and stylish. If you pull out its warm tones it can be the perfect paint color for the family room, living room, or dining room. Any room where you want to encourage people to relax and forget the worries of the day.
Use Edgecomb Gray as an off-white when you need to warm up kitchen cabinets or shelving:
Source: Sita Montgomery Interiors
Its soft white tones provide elegant contrast to dark colors:
Edgecomb Gray also makes a great exterior or accent color. See how the trim on this home provides subtle contrast to the siding in Stonington Gray:
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For an option that's a step lighter and cooler, check out Balboa Mist, another of Benjamin Moore's most popular greige colors. If Edgecomb Gray looks lighter than you were expecting and you'd like to test a deeper color, check out Revere Pewter or Collingwood.
If you're using Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Grey as a wall color, we recommend White Dove and Chantilly Lace as the perfect whites to use for contrasting trim.
Try an Edgecomb Gray Paint Samples
Whether you love everything you've seen of Edgecomb Gray, or you've been surprised by its tones, we always recommend testing paint colors before ordering your paint. Neutral colors in particular vary based on the light throughout different times of the day. Order samples online for fast, convenient shipping straight to your door and get your project started this week!
Try our favorite designer tip for testing paint swatches in the home—paint a foam poster board using a Benjamin Moore paint color sample, then move it around the room to observe the color on different walls and in different lighting conditions. Warm and cool shades work together in interesting ways, and the final result will be influenced by the quality of light in the space. You may even find the perfect white paint color for your home right here on our list!
For more designer tips on what to look for when testing paint samples, be sure to read our guide How to Test Paint Samples Without Messing Up Your Walls.