While blue and green are often considered the rarest eye colors, we’re here to show grey eyes the attention they deserve. Yes, grey is an actual eye color, but one that less than one percent of the population has. For those looking for a way to make their grey eyes pop, the right hair color can instantly do the trick.
If you’re searching for the best hair color for grey eyes, look no further! We’re breaking down 15 of our top choices from blonde and brunette to pops of color. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know.
What hair color makes grey eyes pop?
Grey is a neutral color, so any hue you choose can make your eyes stand out. If you want to highlight the ashy undertones in your eyes, choose an ashy hair color. If you want to add brightness, choose a vibrant shade like red, copper, plum, or blue.
If you need inspiration before you head to the salon, keep scrolling for 15 of our top hair colors for grey eyes.
The Best Hair Colors For Grey Eyes
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Black
We’re kicking things off with a dramatic choice, but one that is seriously eye-catching. Black hair color paired with grey eyes is the equivalent of a smokey eyeshadow look—bold and statement-making. Pro tip: Black hair always looks best with extra shine, so be sure to use a shine-enhancing hair serum like Pureology Style + Protect Shine Bright Taming Serum.
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Dark Brown
No matter your eye color, dark brown hair is always a good choice. Your colorist can help you find a shade of dark brown that best fits your skin tone. Not to mention: It’s super low-maintenance!
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Medium Brown
If you have fair skin, you may avoid dark hair colors that could make you look washed out. Instead, opt for a shade like medium brown that will accentuate your grey eyes and your skin tone.
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Platinum
If you’re searching for the best hair color for cool skin tones and grey eyes, look no further than platinum blonde. This icy, ash blonde hue compleiments your complexion while enhancing the ashiness in your grey eyes.
In order to maintain your platinum blonde hue, you’ll need a purple shampoo and conditioner like Matrix Total Results So Silver Shampoo and Conditioner to keep your strands brass-free between salon appointments. This system neutralizes brassy warmth and corrects yellow tones in blonde hair.
Good hair day by @chelzadoinhair.
Bubblegum Pink
You can never go wrong with pink in our eyes, and an on-trend shade like bubblegum is perfect for making grey eyes appear brighter.
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Ash Brown
Ash brown allows the natural grey tones in your eye to stand out. If you have cool undertones in your skin, this one’s for you.
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Dark Ash Blonde
While platinum is stunning paired with grey eyes, this darker variation of ash blonde can be just as effective.
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Copper
For those with flecks of blue in their grey eyes, consider an orange-toned shade like copper. Since orange is complementary to blue on the color wheel, this pairing will create the perfect contrast.
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Peach
If going copper is playing it a little too safe for you, opt for a brighter shade like peach to bring out the blue in your eyes. This fruit-inspired shade is stunning paired with grey eyes and warm-toned skin.
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Plum
If you have grey eyes with hints of green, opt for shades of red and purple to show off the color like never before. This plum hair color is one of our top choices (and pairs well with any skin tone).
Good hair day by @glamourmish.
Red Wine
We never say no to red wine, particularly when it looks this good! Ask your colorist for a red wine hair color to enhance the green in your grey eyes.
Good hair day by @seolahair.
Grey
You don’t have to choose a contrasting shade to get the most of your eye color. In fact, we’re obsessed with the look of grey on grey. Keep your grey or silver hair looking fresh and free of brass with a shampoo and conditioner system like Redken Color Extend Graydient Shampoo and Conditioner.
Good hair day by @thehairgoddessdiana.
Blue Grey
Enhance your grey hair (and your eye color) with a few pastel blue highlights. This combination looks stunning on fair skin.
Good hair day by @steph.p.hair.
Turquoise
If your eyes are dark grey, choose an electric color that can make them appear brighter. We love the contrast of vibrant turquoise hair next to sultry dark grey eyes. If you commit to a shade as bright as turquoise, pick up a shampoo and conditioner like Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Shampoo and Conditioner. This system will help keep your fantasy shade from fading between appointments.
Good hair day by @cocorobco.
Rainbow
Since grey is a neutral color, anything goes—which means if you’ve been hesitant to try rainbow hair color, this is a sign that it’s time to take the plunge!
Interested in trying a new hair color? Use our salon locator to book an appointment at a salon near you.
Style + Protect Shine Bright Taming Serum
A lightweight serum for color-treated hair that adds shine while taming frizz and flyaways.
Total Results So Silver Purple Shampoo
A shampoo for banishing brass and restoring brightness to blondes and grays.
Total Results So Silver Nourishing Conditioner
A nourishing conditioner that hydrates and smooths dry, brittle and damaged color-treated hair.
Color Extend Graydiant Conditioner for Gray Hair
A color-depositng conditioner to tone and nourish gray and silver hair.
Total Results Keep Me Vivid Sulfate-Free Shampoo
A sulfate free, gentle shampoo that gently cleanses so hair color remains vibrant.
Total Results Keep Me Vivid Nourishing Conditioner
A lightweight, yet hydrating conditioner that leaves colored hair vibrant, smooth and soft.
