Pavilion Gray

How Pavilion Gray behaves across a home

Pavilion Gray is a cool mid-grey with a whisper of blue, which is why it feels calm but never flat. In sunlit rooms it reads almost silvery, giving kitchens and living rooms a gallery finish; in lamplit corners the colour settles into a gentle smoke tone. Because it sits in the middle of the tonal range, it is strong enough for doors and cabinetry yet soft enough to drench ceilings when you want that seamless, contemporary envelope.

The shade thrives alongside polished concrete, honed marble, and pale oak flooring. Pair it with slimline black glazing or burnished brass details to sharpen the palette, or soften it with boucle upholstery and textured linens. If you are planning a tonal scheme, layer Pavilion Gray walls with trims in Dimpse and adjacent rooms in Ammonite to keep sightlines cohesive.

Testing dupes and finishes

Good dupes keep that cool backbone and avoid green or purple shifts. When trialling alternatives, paint at least two coats on A3 boards and place them beside worktops, flooring, and upholstery fabrics—cold greys can pull blue against oak but look perfect next to stone. Track how the colour changes through the day; if it drops too dark in the evening, step up a shade to something like Blackened. High-traffic spaces benefit from scrubbable mid-sheens, but for walls in calm rooms, dead-flat finishes deliver the softest look. Always prime MDF or previously stained trims so the cool tone stays true and doesn’t absorb tannins.

On cabinetry, consider matching the interior carcasses to avoid stark lines when doors are open. For exterior woodwork, partner Pavilion Gray with a slightly warmer neutral such as Purbeck Stone so south-facing elevations don’t appear icy. Remember to maintain sheen consistency between dupes and original paint—mixing gloss levels is the quickest way to reveal that two products are meeting at a corner.

Where Pavilion Gray excels

This colour is a workhorse for open-plan apartments, stairwells, and home offices where you need clarity without drama. It displays art brilliantly, keeps tech-heavy rooms calm, and makes ornate mouldings feel crisp. In bedrooms, layer it with linen drapery and smoked glass to create a boutique feel; in kitchens, pair it with stone counters and unlacquered brass pulls for a subtle contrast. The trade-off is that cool greys can expose imperfections, so skim and sand walls thoroughly and upgrade to quality rollers to avoid flashing. With thoughtful lighting—think wall washers, picture lights, and dimmable pendants—Pavilion Gray reads expensive and timeless, acting as the anchor shade you can build the rest of your palette around.