Grey walls are versatile and work with a wide range of curtain colours. For a calm, tonal look, soft white, cream, or silver curtains complement grey walls without competing. For contrast, navy, teal, or forest green add depth and colour. If your room has warm undertones in the grey, earthy tones like terracotta or mustard can work well. Cool-toned greys suit cooler colours — blues, silvers, and crisp whites are safe bets.
Yes, grey curtains remain a strong choice, though the way grey is being used in interiors has shifted. Cooler, flat greys have largely given way to warmer, more textured shades, think warm charcoal, soft slate, and greige-leaning greys that sit comfortably alongside the earthy, nature-inspired colour palettes dominating interiors right now. Grey curtains in tactile fabrics like velvet, linen, or herringbone look particularly current, where the texture adds the interest that a flat, cold grey can sometimes lack. As a neutral, grey also has genuine longevity, it works with a wider range of wall colours and furniture tones than most other curtain shades, making it one of the safer long-term investments for a window.