Crisp whites and cool light grays go best with gray brick. Charcoal and blue-gray make strong trim and door colors. If your brick has warm brown or tan flecks, lean toward greige instead of icy gray.
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Use Super White for crisp contrast, or Cyberspace for a modern dark trim look.
Red, blue, black or natural wood doors all stand out against gray brick.
Lazy Gray or Gratifying Gray on siding coordinates with gray brick without matching it.
Pair a gray brick fireplace with light cool gray walls and white trim.
Crisp white is the most common choice. For a modern look, charcoal or black trim like Cyberspace works well.
Red, blue, black and wood doors all look great. A red door is a classic choice for contrast.
Only if the brick has warm tan or brown flecks. With cool blue-gray brick, beige tends to look muddy.
Light cool grays, soft blues and whites work best. Choose a shade a few steps lighter than the brick.
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