Popular Greys
Grey’s versatility, and often chameleon-like qualities, makes it suitable for almost every style of home. From welcoming warm greys through to cooler swatches, explore the depths of this colour to find the perfect combination for your space.
Warm greys
Soft and serene, cocooning and sumptuous; warm greys create a flexible backdrop for stronger more contrasting colours. Light or dark, warm greys work seamlessly in open-plan spaces and exteriors, pairing well with natural materials and pastel accents.
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Cool greys
Cooler greys can often open up a space, making them look even more spacious than usual. This makes them perfect for applying to compact and contemporary spaces to enhance their natural offering.
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STYLE TIP
Transform any space with contrasting greys, to either create a dramatic statement, or complement a monochromatic style.
Interior
With the ability to seemingly extend rooms and lift ceilings, grey is an exquisite interior colour. From the soft tones of Manorburn and Grey Lynn to the deeper tones of Franz Josef Double and Castlecliff, it’s easy to add character to your home with our most popular greys.
Order samplesWith the ability to seemingly extend rooms and lift ceilings, grey is an exquisite interior colour. From the soft tones of Manorburn and Grey Lynn to the deeper tones of Franz Josef Double and Castlecliff, it’s easy to add character to your home with our most popular greys.
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Wall
Lyttelton Quarter
Lyttelton Quarter is a soft grey white with a very subtle green undertone. It is ideal as a main wall colour both inside and out. Pair it with soft whites such as Te Āpiti and Mt Aspiring Half as well as deeper greys, greens and neutrals such as Lyttelton Double, Ōhai Half and Pūkaki.
Elegant Energy
When whites and beiges simply won’t do, greys and greiges can be the perfect option. The right warmth can restore energy and reflect light through a room, inviting texture and pattern. This image features Franz Josef on the wall and Cardrona on the windows and trims.
Sophisticated Scandi
Achieving that elusive Scandinavian look within your home is only a colour scheme away. Start with a warm greige (brown grey) like Stony River Half paired with a soft white like Southern Alps.
Exterior
Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and Large Colour Swatches.
Order samplesFrom blue greys to almost black, grey is a popular exterior choice for New Zealand homes. Lighter shades can invoke a sense of classic charm while darker shades can be bold and dramatic.
Capture the Classics
For a beautiful, timeless colour scheme try the subtle shade of Lyttelton with a contrasting roof in Colorsteel® Ironsand. To highlight trims or architectural details, add a clean, crisp white such as Southern Alps.
Weatherboards
Lyttelton
Lyttelton is a popular and complex soft grey with a subtle green undertone. It works well as a main wall colour both inside and out. Pair it with cool whites such as Mt Aspiring and Ōkārito, as well as deeper greys, greens and charcoals such as Lyttelton Double, Ōhai, Glendhu Bay and Castlecliff.
A Pop of Character
A lighter grey colour scheme is soft, relaxed and will work wonders for contemporary exteriors. Manorburn Double carries a cool, greyish undertone, making it perfect for pairing with Ōkārito on the trims, windows and details.
Selecting the right colour can be difficult, that's why we have 100ml sample pots available to purchase online or you can order free A4 colour swatches. Testing colour is the safest way to make a big decision.
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Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.