Grey the new Black

If you want to add an exciting and up-to-date look to one or more rooms in your home, consider using charcoal gray. Slightly softer and richer than stark black, charcoal color has a style all its own. Charcoal gray has plenty of versatility as a decorating color, since it's as easy to match as black. In fact, many decorators consider it to be the "new black."
There are a number of advantages to choosing charcoal gray over black. Although it is certainly a dark and dramatic shade, its softer look can make it easier to blend accent shades beautifully together. A charcoal shade with cool undertones could be combined with white and light gray to create the perfect backdrop to create a soft and elegant look. It can also be used to soften the look of a predominantly black and white room. In most cases, charcoal can be substituted for black in any color scheme combination. Just be sure to pay attention to the warm or cool undertones, so that you are sure to choose the most complementary charcoal shade.