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23 de febrero de 2026 · Greige

Full Palette: 12 Essential Greige Tones

Greige works best when layered: a medium tone on walls, a light shade on ceilings, and a darker hue on woodwork or baseboards. These 12 references allow for any combination.

Color palette

Greige nube
Greige lino
Greige piedra
Greige topo

How to Build a Coherent Greige Palette

The key is to maintain the same undertone (Y20R or Y30R in NCS) while varying only the darkness and chromaticity. This ensures all tones “speak” to one another.

The 12 References

  • NCS S 1005-Y20R — cloud greige
  • NCS S 1505-Y20R — pearl greige
  • NCS S 2005-Y20R — linen greige
  • NCS S 2010-Y20R — oat greige
  • NCS S 3005-Y20R — rope greige
  • NCS S 3010-Y20R — stone greige
  • NCS S 3010-Y30R — warm limestone
  • NCS S 4005-Y20R — smoke greige
  • NCS S 4010-Y30R — mushroom greige
  • NCS S 5005-Y20R — rock greige
  • NCS S 5010-Y30R — taupe greige
  • NCS S 6010-Y30R — chestnut greige

Recommended Applications

Ceilings and moldings: the first three. Main walls: from 4 to 8. Accents, baseboards, and woodwork: from 9 to 12. Mix a maximum of three within a single space.