By Kayla Kitts
A few weeks ago I shared our newest color-inspired competition. Here’s a quick recap:
Every month HGTV.com editors gather for a friendly, combative meeting to choose an HGTV-sanctioned “Color of the Month.” We each arrive ready with a hue (or sometimes pattern?) to defend. The person with the best Pinterest board that showcases their color and best argument for choosing it wins the votes. But with Color Vs. Color, we pitted our most-loved colors against each other and we asked you to vote for your favorite.
Today’s the day. The votes have been counted, and we’re ready to announce which hue is taking home the title. It was a close race, but you all proved that there’s nothing better than design’s new neutral.
The Winner: Gray
Photo: Brought to you by the Paint Studio at Ace.
In a sea of bold, saturated hues, gray stood strong as the competition’s only neutral. Gray proves that there’s a perfect shade for any and every style, making it work for everyone. That, I think, is the secret to its success in this competition. HGTV fan DBCoop says, “Shades of Gray are a play towards contemporary and sophisticated, especially set against classic black detail.” Here are a few top-notch ways to use this classic color, plus 50 more in even more shades, from charcoal to mist.
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From:: HGTV