{"id":763,"date":"2026-10-05T17:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turboluxpaints.com\/blog\/grey-wall-paint-how-to-choose-the-right-shade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:43:14","slug":"grey-wall-paint-how-to-choose-the-right-shade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turboluxpaints.com\/blog\/grey-wall-paint-how-to-choose-the-right-shade\/","title":{"rendered":"Grey Wall Paint: How to Choose the Right Shade (12 Greys by Undertone)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/span> COLOUR GUIDE<\/span>

Grey is the most versatile wall colour there is, and the easiest to get wrong. The secret is the undertone. Here are 12 Turbolux greys, from soft pale to deep charcoal, and how to choose.<\/p>

October 2026<\/span>•<\/span>7 min read<\/span>•<\/span>By The Turbolux Team<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Short answer:<\/strong> To choose the right grey wall paint, decide on the depth first, then the undertone. Pale greys (LRV 79 to 88) such as Chhaya Dawn and Lahaul Dawn keep a room bright; mid greys (LRV 55 to 61) such as Chhaya Light add calm without darkening; deep greys and charcoals such as Alibaug Mid and Alibaug Night suit feature walls. Then match the undertone to your light: warm greys (greige) like Godavari Light for north-facing or cool-lit rooms, and cool blue-greys like Dhanushkodi Light for bright, sunny rooms. Always test a large sample on the real wall.<\/p><\/div>\n

In this guide<\/div>
Why do grey walls look so different from the shade card?<\/a>What are grey undertones?<\/a>What are the 12 best grey shades?<\/a>Which grey suits which room?<\/a>What colours go with grey walls?<\/a>Can you use grey on exterior walls?<\/a>Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why do grey walls look so different from the shade card?<\/h2>\n

Grey is made by mixing black and white, plus a small amount of another colour. That small amount, the undertone, is invisible on a tiny chip but obvious on a whole wall. A grey that looked neutral in the shop can turn blue, green or even purple at home, depending on the light.<\/p>\n

The second factor is LRV (Light Reflectance Value), which tells you how much light a colour reflects on a scale of 0 to 100. A grey with a high LRV keeps a room bright; a low LRV grey absorbs light and makes a room feel smaller and cosier.<\/p>\n\n

What are grey undertones?<\/h2>\n