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April 26, 2022 by: Laura Rugh

Accessible Beige Review: Instantly transform your space

Accessible Beige Monochromatic Color Scheme

I love Accessible Beige

For this month’s Color Review, I’m going back to my neutral “comfort zone.” I can’t help it that I am drawn to softer more monochromatic palettes! Simplicity and calm are my vibe, therefore I am excited to share with you my Accessible Beige Color Review!

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As you may know we have completed the Color Wheel, but that doesn’t mean I’m gonna stop highlighting colors! There are so many other colors that I haven’t written about that deserve some time in the spotlight. I hope to spotlight at least 1 Sherwin-Williams color each month. So reach out and let me know which color you want to see next!

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If you would like to view my past posts on the Color Wheel Featured Colors you can go HERE. Be sure to check out the Color Wheel with my hand-picked color schemes for the entire Sherwin-Williams color deck! There are over 1700 colors and each color has 4 schemes for you to explore using in your space.

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Accessible Beige Review

As I said, simplicity and calm are my vibe, and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige radiates simplicity and calm. This is one of my favorite greige colors and I specify it a ton in my Interior Color Consultations, and let me tell you that it has proven time and time again to be very accessible!

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Accessible Beige Essentials

Below I will answer some frequently asked questions about Accessible Beige. Keep reading to find out where and how I suggest to use Accessible Beige.

What is the undertone of Accessible Beige?

A versatile neutral that is “not too golden, not too gray,” as I like to say, Accessible Beige has a warm greige undertone that works perfectly in homes that are transitioning from the more golden Tuscan tones to the more modern gray/greige tones. Read more about this and other neutrals that transition well here.

If the word “beige” scares you, don’t fear. It really isn’t a beige. I call it a greige paint color since it’s right in between beige and gray. The taupe undertone keeps Accessible Beige warm, without appearing yellow/golden.

I love to use Accessible Beige as an all-over main color in homes mainly because it’s a soft neutral that tends to have the right amount of saturation and compliments a variety of color palettes and selections. It can be used anywhere: kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms and even kids rooms.

What is the LRV of Accessible Beige?

Accessible Beige has a LRV of 58. and sits between Balanced Beige (LRV 46) and Agreeable Gray (LRV 60). This means that AB will reflect more light than Balanced Beige but slightly less light than Agreeable Gray.

What is the Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Accessible Beige?

I like Edgecomb Gray as an Benjamin Moore equivalent of Accessible Beige. Click here to add them to your cart as peel and stick paint samples and see how they look side by side in your space.

Is Accessible Beige warm or cool?

The color temperature of Accessible Beige is warm since it is considered to have a warm greige undertone. It’s one of the main reasons it works well with warmer selections that need an updated coordinating paint color.

Which colors go well with Accessible Beige?

For convenience here are my hand picked color schemes and coordinating colors to pair with Accessible Beige.

Analogous Color Scheme
  • Analytical Gray SW 7051
  • Amazing Gray SW 7044
  • Anew Gray SW 7030 1
  • Requisite Gray SW 7023
Monochromatic Color Scheme
  • Virtual Taupe SW 7039
  • Balanced Beige SW 7037
  • Van Dyke Brown SW 7041
  • Tony Taupe SW 7038
Triad Color Scheme
  • Mega Greige SW 7031
  • Quietude SW 6212
  • Enigma SW 6018
  • Intuitive SW 6017
Complementary Color Scheme
  • Warm Stone SW 7032
  • Aesthetic White SW 7035
  • Granite Peak SW 6250
  • Jubilee SW 6248

Now that you have a basis for Accessible Beige and my color schemes, check out my Pinterest gallery for some inspiration. See below and let me know which one you like the most. If you have your own pictures, send them to me and I will post them!

Where to use Accessible Beige

As I mentioned, Accessible Beige can be used anywhere in a home that has the right selections (flooring, tile, etc.). Below I have detailed where I love to use this color and have included a few of my favorite inspiration pictures!

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Accessible Beige in the Kitchen

The farmhouse style is still going strong and Accessible Beige shows off this interior style exquisitely. Since AB is on the lighter side and has the touch of warmth without being too yellow, it goes seamlessly with the rustic wood floors which have been on trend lately. I also love that even though the color is soft, it still has contrast against white trim and kitchen cabinets. The kitchen shown below models this flawlessly!

Accessible Beige on kitchen walls with Snowbound on trim and cabinets by Our Rustic Home

Accessible Beige on kitchen walls with Snowbound on trim and cabinets by Our Rustic Home

Don’t be shy about accenting your kitchen island! I love this trend because of the great pop of color and interest it brings to a kitchen, and, if needed, can always be changed relatively quickly. Paired with Accessible Beige on the walls, Gauntlet Gray is one color that I love on kitchen islands.

Accessible Beige in the Entry

This inspiration picture of an entry shows how Accessible Beige can pop next to white trim. The style and decor is a bit more traditional, which is what I love most about this color...it can go with any style! One of the colors that I pair most with Accessible Beige for accessories is blue as shown here. Contrasting the warmness of this greige with the cooler blue tones is a magic combo for a winning design.

Entry painted in Accessible Beige by Vivid Interior Design

Entry painted in Accessible Beige by Vivid Interior Design

If you are considering an accent wall or a color in a different room in blue, a few of my go-tos are: Web Gray or Cityscape. Both of them are blues that have a slight gray undertone so they don’t get too bright. Mineral Deposit is one of my favs for a softer blue in bathrooms or laundry rooms and coordinates well with Accessible Beige in adjoining rooms.

Accessible Beige in Bedrooms

If you have been searching for the right neutral for your master bedroom or extra guest bedroom, look no further than Accessible Beige. The soft tone is lovely in bedrooms combined with white bedding and rustic wood floors. If you are looking to go bolder AB is also a great neutral to add pops of color in pillows and artwork.

Bedroom in Accessible Beige by Jolene Smith Interiors

Bedroom in Accessible Beige by Jolene Smith Interiors

Since Accessible Beige is so versatile, try adding some really fun colors to your palette like hot pink, purple and teal. Maximalism is in right now, so get creative and pile on the patterns and color!

Accessible Beige in Bathrooms

I tend to be drawn to spa-like colors in bathrooms and soft blue-greens or blue-grays are my bent, however, if I were going more neutral then Accessible Beige would win me over. Once again, AB contrasts nicely against white trim and cabinetry and coordinates with the taupe/brown tones in the backsplash tile below.

Bathroom painted Accessible Beige from Its a Grandville Life blog

Bathroom painted Accessible Beige from It’s a Grandville Life blog

Since a lot of bathrooms don’t have much natural daylight coming in, it is worth noting that Accessible Beige does get a bit darker in dimly lit spaces. However, since it is already a lighter neutral, it gets more saturated in a positive way: richer and not too dark or gloomy.

Accessible Beige on Exteriors

Exteriors tend to lighten colors even more, so Accessible Beige turns into a greige off-white in the natural daylight. I love how the below exterior correlates with the stone to create a monochromatic look. The window trim in black gives a beautiful contrast against the Accessible Beige painted brick.

Exterior brick painted in Accessible Beige by Laura Panokinen

Exterior brick painted in Accessible Beige from @curlsandcashmere. Design by Laura Panokinen.

Accessible Beige can also work on exterior trim for a lighter contrast against darker main body colors. For example, try Dovetail or Urbane Bronze to juxtapose against Accessible Beige on your exterior home project!

Choosing color for your exterior? Hire me for a Exterior Color Consultation here.

Wrapping up Accessible Beige

Accessible Beige has so much potential as a neutral for all spaces and if you are considering it, the best way to find out if it is right for your space, is to grab a Peel & Stick Paint Sample and test it out. Our paint samples are handed painted with 2 coats of the real Sherwin-Williams color and are perfect for sampling color before you take the dive into gallons of paint.

If you are need of some color help check out my Interior and Exterior Color Consultation packages. I also have many different eDesign packages for all your interior needs. And for those DIYers check out my eBook on how to select paint colors for your home.

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    September 27, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    My husband and I LOVE your home! We are using your house as a color guide for our new house. We are curious as to what stain you used on your wood headers above the window? Please share! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Rugh says

      September 28, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Katie,

      Thank you so much for reaching out! The exterior picture you are referring to is actually an inspiration picture from @curlsandcashmere. I would love to see how your exterior turns out!

      Thanks so much, Laura

      Reply
  2. Tracy says

    February 17, 2020 at 8:42 am

    Thank you for all your great information on Accessable Beige. We are transitioning to the grays but I didn’t want to fully commit because we built our first home in 1993 and I had my share of gray! Yes the word BEIGE did scare me but your are right…it’s the PERFECT GREIGE!!! We did our kitchen and dining room which pairs great with the Keystone Gray in our entry and living room. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Alicia Dale says

    May 26, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Hello! Can you tell me where the black kitchen pendants are from? They are beautiful! Thanks!

    Reply
    • John Rugh says

      May 31, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Alicia. I believe they are the Eldridge Pendant from Ballard Designs, but I was unable to find the exact match.

      I hope this helps!

      Reply

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