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Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Shiplap: Adding Rustic Charm to a Space

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Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Shiplap walls are a popular trend in home decor, adding the illusion of space and a bit of rustic character to any room. You can choose to make your shiplap wall a natural addition to the space, or go bold and create a dark shiplap accent wall. There are a lot of paint colors out there that you can use to paint your shiplap walls. Gray is a popular choice, especially light grays. Gray is a fantastic and versatile color. It comes off as a very neutral addition to a room. However, you can tint your gray color slightly warmer or slightly cooler to better match your modern or farmhouse style furniture. Gray is a very easy and classic color to fit into a space, which makes it a great choice to paint shiplap.

PPG Paints offers a wide variety of beautiful hues of gray paint color to choose from. Highlighted below are a few shades to make your shiplap stand out.

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Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Inverness Gray

Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Even the name of this color makes you think of ships at sea. Inverness Gray is a watery, cool gray paint color that will also be a nod to shiplap's classic nautical roots. This light gray will both brighten up and expand a space. Pair it with a vertical shiplap to make your ceilings look taller than they really are.

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Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Fog

Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Similar to Inverness Gray, but with a warmer hue, Fog is a warm gray. This shiplap paint color may be the key to making your room feel cozy and comfortable. If you have gold, pewter, or white accents in your room, or brassy farmhouse antiques, this lovely pearly gray paint color will be perfect for your shiplap wall. 

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Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Moody Sky

Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Go bold and create a shiplap accent wall with Moody Sky. Paint shiplap this cool, industrial style gray paint color in a space that requires a modern feel. It goes well with marble accents or countertops.

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Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Gray Paint Colors Add Charm to Shiplap

Shiplap Wall Paint Colors

Shiplap is a popular choice for rustic decor, or to bring a rough and industrial look to a modern home. Whether it's paired with concrete floors and minimalist decor, or put up in a cozy farmhouse den, consider these PPG gray paint colors when choosing shiplap walls in your next room.

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