First, change your mindset: this is not a dreary colour, but a soft neutral. Try teaming it with midnight blue, orange, deep red or even chartreuse. Alternatively, layer shades of grey together, then slash on some scarlet lippy.
The interiors crowd is having a grey moment, too. Dulux has launched a range of grey paints and Neisha Crosland’s wallpaper collection is full of blue-tinged greys. For a truly urban edge, opt for concrete — just be careful not to snag your grey Mulberry sweater.