Colour guide

greys / semi-gloss

Cool Shale

Cool Shale is a mid-tone neutral grey colour with a semi-gloss finish and HEX value #929697. It is usually strongest in living areas, hallways, kitchens, and flexible whole-home palettes where the brief calls for balance and flexibility rather than a harsh statement. Colours at this value can shift noticeably between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials, so sample it beside trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics before committing to a full room. Use it with a restrained supporting palette first, then add one stronger secondary accent only if the sample still feels flat.