Bedding Colours That Go With Grey Walls

Have you been searching for colours to match your grey walls? Look no further. In this article, you will find a comprehensive guide to choosing the right shades. We will also look into different topics such as:

  • Is grey bedding the best choice for grey walls?
  • colours that go well with grey walls
  • What is the best colour for grey walls?
  • How do you choose the right bedding colours?

Technically, almost any colour will go with grey walls since it is a neutral colour. However, greys can come as dark, light, warm, or cool. So there are a few things to consider before you choose matching colours. A safe option is to go for neutrals like whites, blacks and greys. However, you can even choose stronger shades like red, green, or blue.

What are the best bedding colours for grey walls?

By far, the best bedding colours that go with grey walls are pastel shades. Pastel shades provide the best match for grey walls because, like grey, they are also muted tones. Besides, pastels are very safe to play with as well. Because they are muted, you can increase or decrease brightness to alter the contrast. And you can do it without affecting the overall look too much.

Best Shades to Match Grey Walls

There are a lot of pastel shades that you can choose from. So we’ve compiled a list of both pastel and non-pastel colours that match the primary colour grey. As such, these colours will be classified as ‘Secondary colours’. They are those colours that match the primary colour- grey without contrasting too much.

We’ve also added a shorter list of colours that will work very well in accents. Accent colours are those that contrast heavily with the primary colour but still work well.

Here are the different colours from both categories:

Secondary colours

  1. Greys: greys come in many different tones, so making a full grey palette is not impossible. If your room has to light grey walls, then dark grey bedding will blend very well with the walls. Similarly, if your walls are a bit dark, then lighter-toned beddings can be a good match.

You can also make the shade warmer or cooler, depending on your room. It will ensure that your room looks calming because the colours are in harmony. And since you’re picking a colour from the grey family, the colours probably won’t clash.

  1. White: Like grey, white also comes in several shades. Ivory, porcelain, eggshell, and frost are popular and versatile options. As such, white works excellent as a secondary colour on duvets and comforters, giving your space a clean and minimal finish. Just remember to choose a shade that compliments the coolness or warmth of the grey.
  2. Bandicoot: Bandicoot is similar to grey but is slightly greener, making it a bit warmer. It pairs very well with greys of all tones giving the palette a mellow touch. You can use it on curtains and comforters and even as an accent colour.
  3. Copper Rose: Copper rose seems like it is not related to grey, but this deep tone works very well in bedding. It is most suitable for lighter greys as a secondary colour on items like your comforter. But it works very well as an accent colour with all shades of grey. 
  4. Clay Ash: This green pastel is excellent if you’re going for an earthy colour palette. It blends very well with light grey and creates a bright aesthetic. And it pairs well with dark to mid greys as well, giving a forest-inspired look. 
  5. Pastel Pinks: Pastel pinks like puce offer sufficient contrast without straying away from analogous colour palettes. It is a muted pink that has the right amount of warmth for most shades of grey. It is an excellent colour for accents and centrepieces that adds some warmth and brightness to the room.
  6. Dusty Purple: Dusty purple is an exciting colour because it is pretty deep yet soft and pastel-like.  It provides a very calm space when paired with greys. As such, you can use it on large surfaces like duvets and comforters without disrupting the harmony among different colours.  
  7. Patterns or Stripes: Since grey is a neutral shade, adding a little flavour with patterns and stripes can be a good option. Checkered patterns, symmetrical lines, polka dots, and geometric designs are a few options you can look into. 

Accent colours

  1. Tonys Pink: Tony’s pink is Puce’s brighter and cooler-toned cousin. Although it is a pastel, it can be a little bright as a secondary colour for most greys. However, it does not clash with grey so, it is great as an accenting colour. You can use it on pillow covers to accent your space with warmth.
  2. Reds: Reds like torch red are great as accents on grey backgrounds. It is rarely used as a secondary colour, but it is not unheard of. You can use it on duvets or comforters to create a dramatic effect. Some find it appealing, while it can be too much for others.
  3. Yellow: Yellow is the perfect shade to brighten up your space. Since it is so different from grey, the contrast works well without creating too much disharmony. You can use it as accents on pillow covers or even as patterns on your sheets that can add some life to your space.

How to Find the Best colour for grey Walls?

Matching your bedding shades to your grey walls can be done in a few simple steps. Here’s how:

Identify the Primary Shade

Identifying the primary shade of the room by pinpointing the colour that dominates the room. So, the primary shade would be the colour that covers the most area in the room. 

Next, we need to identify what tone the colour has. In this case, we know our primary shade is grey. So take a good look around your room and decide what kind of grey it is. Analyse the colour in terms of how deep, warm, or saturated it is. Doing this can help you get a clearer idea of what colours would be a good match. 

How to Identify the Primary Shade?

Not all of us are well versed in colour theory, so identifying colours can be mind-boggling. To make things easier, you can use a colour identifier tool. 

Take a picture of your room and upload it to this website. It will identify the most dominant colour in the room and provide you with the perfect shade and hex value. 

Hex values provide accurate numerological values of every colour, so they are a valuable reference point.

Create a colour Palette

So now that you’re sure of the primary colour, you can start building your colour palette. If you have an intuition for colour schemes and artistic flair, you can come up with a customised colour palette. However, here’s another way on how to create a colour palette. 

After noting down the hex value, head over to Adobe Colour Wheel and enter the hex value. On the left-hand corner, you will see different colour schemes available for your shade of grey. Note: The colour Wheel tool may show you up to 4 matches for different colour schemes. 

However, you need not incorporate all colours in choosing the shades for your bedding. You can develop a colour palette with as little as 3 shades— it is entirely up to you.  

Some of the primary colour palette schemes are analogous, monochromatic, triadic, and complementary.

Different colour Palettes

To understand colour palettes better, here are brief descriptions of the different colour palette schemes. These are some of the best colour palettes for the colour grey. 

Monochromatic

Monochromatic colours are created by adding greys, whites, and blacks to the base colour. In this case, greys with different tones will be darkened or lightened to get different shades. Thus contrasts are created over the same base, so colours are more or less similar.

Analogous

Analogous colours are colours that fall next to each other in the colour wheel. Since grey is neutral, this scheme can get a little drab if not done correctly. Depending on the tone of the grey, you either head to lighter or darker sides of the colour spectrum. It is essential to understand the primary colour properly to avoid washed-out or overly dark results.

Triadic 

 Triadic colours are 3 colours spread evenly from each other. Usually, triadic colours can create a dramatic scheme. However, since grey is a neutral shade, it creates a palette with similar non-contrasting and harmonious shades.

Complementary colours

When two colours are on separate ends of the colour spectrum, they are complementary colours. Some examples of complementary colours are greens and reds or yellows and blues. However, since grey is a neutral colour, its complementary colours will be neutrals such as blacks and whites. It makes for really safe and harmonious colour palettes that will not clash at all. You can even accent with black or white depending on the shade of the grey. 

How to Get the Best colours for Your Bedding

Once you’ve picked or created your colour palette, you can now begin distributing the shades. Identify the different components in the room, such as your sheets, pillow-covers, headboard, and other upholstery like seats and curtains.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Ideas for Sheets

Sheets are covered up most of the time, so don’t overthink about them. Keeping sheets in colours like whites, creams and blues are a good choice. If you want to play around, you can choose ones with stripes or patterns to add a little flair to your room. You can even choose interesting textures which blend better with other colours but offer something extra. 

Read our Sateen vs Percale and Egyptian Cotton vs Sateen Sheets.

If you want some contrast, a good place to add saturation and warmth would be on pillowcases (see our best silk pillowcases list). Get colours that deviate entirely from the colour scheme of your room. Reds, electric blues, and even checkered or striped covers are good choices.

Ideas for Comforters

Comforters are also items in your bedding where you can add splashes of colour. You can use deeper pastel shades to create contrast or keep it muted with a subdued pastel shade.

The bed is one of the most significant components in the room, and this usually covers most of a bed’s surface. So choose wisely. 

One thing to remember is that having contrasting shades on substantial surfaces can make or break the room. If the colours are well-coordinated, it can make a bold statement; otherwise, it will appear tiring.

Ideas for Headboards

Depending on how you want to style your room, headboards can be muted or contrasting. You can mute them by blending them into the grey background, or you can contrast against them by choosing analogous shades. 

You can even play with texture and material. Metal frames are a good option as it is not too apparent like wooden or cloth headboards. It also adds a little dimension with its reflectiveness.

Additional Customisation

Curtains

Curtains are not part of the bedding. However, they are pretty evident components in your room. As such, they can impact the way your bedding blends with the walls. So choose colours that do not clash with the walls and the bed. An easy method is to pick one that is recommended from the generated colour palette. 

Muted tone from your colour palette for your curtains is a safe choice. It will ensure that everything blends in together.

Flooring

If you want to take things a little further, then we recommend changing or modifying your flooring. Swapping out your floors for dark wood flooring is a great idea. The dark brown from the floor adds richness to the greys and pastels. It also adds a certain elegance to the overall ambience.

Getting a new rug can also create a lot of difference. Depending on your colour palette, choose one that is not too close to the colour of either the floor or the bedding.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for the best match for grey walls, it’s best to look at pastel shades. And now that you had some idea on colour-theory, you know how grey works with different colours. Plus, you can develop colour palettes with ease with the colour identifier tool and the Adobe colour wheel tool. 

Also, remember to consider all the different components of your room besides the bedding. It will make sure that the different shades in the room will go together seamlessly without clashing.