Looking for gray bathroom ideas or want to add a bold accent color to your existing gray bathroom? Maybe you’d like to add subtle contrast or visual interest through your choice of bath towel. Well, look no further, because today we’ll be answering the age-old question “What color towels work best for gray bathrooms?”. Check out our fave color choices below!
What Color Towels Work Best for Gray Bathrooms?
1. Teal and Turquoise
You can’t go wrong with a bright pop of teal or turquoise in an all gray or gray and white bathroom! The perfect accent color.

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via Anthropologie
2. White and Light Gray
Classic white and light gray towels look timeless yet modern in an all gray bathroom. Opt for a ribbed texture design, waffle knit or fringed style for added visual interest.

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via Nordstrom
via Anthropologie

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via Target

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via Anthropologie
3. Mustard Yellow
Channel Pantone 2021 colors of the year with a beautiful mustard yellow and gray pairing.

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via Anthropologie
via Anthropologie
via Anthropologie
4. Darks - Navy, Black, Charcoal
Dark towels in a light-medium gray bathroom really help to tie a space together and create a sleek, polished look.

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5. Terracotta
Warm earthy tones like terracotta and clay look beautiful in an all gray bathroom.

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via Target
6. Black and White Accent Towels
Inject some visual interest with a bold patterned accent towel in black and white.

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via the Organic Turkish Towel Shop on Etsy
via the Organic Turkish Towel Shop on Etsy
7. Pastel Pink and Seafoam
Add subtle contrast with pretty pastel pink, coral and seafoam green accents in your gray bathroom.

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via Anthropologie

Image by GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens via Houzz
8. Pops of Green
Bold pops of dark green look lovely in light gray bathrooms, especially when paired with bathroom-friendly plants.
via Amazon
9. White and Navy Striped
For chic modern farmhouse vibes be sure to include white and navy striped accent towels in your gray bathroom design.

Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg via Zoë Feldman Design

Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg via Zoë Feldman Design
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