Grayish

  • $77 Gallon
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
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A soft, light gray with obvious green undertones. Works wonders with open, airy spaces.

Grayish Gallons are available in both Wall Paint (Eggshell) and Trim Paint (Semi-gloss). Not sure yet? Sample it first with our Peel & Stick Swatches.

Grayish is included in the Go-To Grays Swatch Kit.

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Zero Voc*
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Greenguard Gold Certified
Washable & Scrubbable
Ultra Low Odor
Self Priming
Our zero VOC, GREENGUARD Gold certified Wall Paint and Trim Paint is 100% acrylic, self-priming, applies easily, covers in fewer coats and dries to a durable, mildew-resistant finish that washes with ease.

Grayish is a soft mid-range gray with a clearly green undertone that keeps it from reading flat or cold. That green quality is what the name is honest about: this is not a straight gray with a barely-there hint of something. It sits in the quiet, organic space where grays and sage-adjacent tones meet, and one reviewer captured the balance precisely: not too gray and not too green.

At an LRV of 54, Grayish holds enough light to keep a room feeling open and airy without reading pale or washed out. The green undertone adds a calming, natural quality that reviewers consistently describe as soothing. In a small bathroom, one reviewer found the color made the space feel simultaneously more spacious and calming, which speaks to how a green-leaning mid-LRV gray performs in enclosed spaces. In larger rooms or open plans, the airy quality comes forward even more.

The cool base pairs naturally with crisp whites, natural wood, and simple warm metals. Snow Day on trim keeps the palette clean; Timeless adds a touch of warmth for a softer overall feel. Grayish works beautifully in bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, and open-plan spaces where a calm, grounded gray with character is the goal. For less green and more straight gray, Motor City reads more urban and neutral. For something lighter and more subtle, Chill dials the green back to barely there.

Best for: Bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, open-plan spaces, furniture and cabinets

Pairs best with: Snow Day (cool white trim), Timeless (off-white), Penthouse (greige complement), Chill (softer gray-green companion)

Color family: Gray (green-undertoned)

Undertone detail: Cool; a clearly green undertone that keeps the gray organic and calming rather than flat or cold

LRV interpretation: 54, a balanced mid-range value that keeps a room feeling open and airy while still carrying real color and presence

Lighting guidance: Natural daylight: fresh and airy, green undertone comes forward clearly. Warm evening light: settles into a quieter, more neutral gray-green

Finish recommendation: Eggshell for walls; Semi-Gloss for trim, cabinets, and bathroom surfaces for easy cleaning and moisture resistance

Complementary Clare colors: Snow Day, Timeless, Penthouse, Chill, Motor City

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Our Wall and Trim paint is suited for a variety of interior surfaces. Create dimension by pairing eggshell walls with semi-gloss trim for a sophisticated look that’s totally designer-approved.

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(Perfect Eggshell finish)

A beautiful, barely-there sheen.

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Walls but works for any interior surface.

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(Subtle Semi-gloss finish)

A subtly radiant sheen.

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Trim, doors, cabinets and high-use areas like mudrooms.

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How does Grayish look in natural light vs. artificial light?

Grayish reads differently depending on the light source. In bright, natural daylight, the cool undertone comes forward and the green quality reads clearly, giving the color a fresh, airy feel. Under warm incandescent or LED lighting in the evening, the green settles and the color reads quieter and more neutral. One practical note for painting over dark walls: Grayish can appear slightly darker during the cut-in stage before full coverage is applied, which is normal and resolves once the coat is complete. Sampling in the actual space before committing to a full gallon is always recommended, which is why Clare offers peel-and-stick swatches.

How does Grayish compare to other similar Clare shades?

For shades adjacent to Grayish, consider Chill, which keeps the green-gray quality but reads lighter and more subtle, or Motor City, which pulls more urban and neutral with a much fainter green presence. For a warmer direction with no green at all, Penthouse reads as a pale greige. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches make it easy to compare these grays side by side in your space before committing.

Which Clare finish works best in a bathroom?

Semi-gloss is the recommended finish for most bathroom applications. The higher sheen creates a moisture-resistant surface that holds up to humidity and is easy to wipe clean. For larger bathroom walls where a softer look is preferred, eggshell is an acceptable alternative in well-ventilated spaces.

What is the best way to choose between similar paint colors?

Sampling in the actual room is the single most reliable way to choose between similar colors. Paint colors shift depending on the room's light exposure, ceiling height, furnishings, and flooring. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches allow direct comparison of multiple colors on the wall without the mess of traditional paint samples. Observe each swatch at different times of day and under both natural and artificial light before making a final decision.

Can I use wall paint on trim and cabinets?

Clare offers both wall paint (eggshell) and trim paint (semi-gloss) for each color, making it easy to use the same color throughout a space with the right finish for each surface. Using wall paint on trim or cabinets reduces durability; semi-gloss is the recommended choice for any surface that sees frequent contact or cleaning.
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Love this paint and the color! I wish they made a flat finish too.

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Updated my dated bathroom

Exactly what I was looking for. Not to grey and not to green.

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The most calming gray-green

Transformed our tiny bathroom. It feels more spacious yet calming and soothing. I loved the swatch. When I cut in over the primer (which was over a dark purple) it didn’t seem like the right shade (it looked quite a bit darker- see last photos). I actually paused for a few days and painted in a couple of other colors because I wasn’t sure if I liked it. BUT when I filled it all in, it came back to the beautiful color.

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I’m sold!

I was skeptical about buying paint online and I was too cheap to purchase the sample so I took a gamble with Clare for it being zero VOC as it’s for a play kitchen DIY . Wow - I’m impressed the moment the paint went on the cabinet door! The color is gorgeous in person (didn’t know a gray can look so pretty) and looks better in person than the product photos! Zero smell which allowed me to do the painting indoor and saved me from the 3-digit Texas heat. Not to mention it’s super fast drying. I’m 100% sold and I will be a customer for life!

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Great gray color with green undertones

I have only tested grayish in 2’x2’ patches on a home office wall but the paint glides on a beautifully and I love the color. I may only use it for an accent on one wall. My office has a northern exposure.

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