Why Gray Nail Polish is the Only Color You Need for Fall

If you’re looking for the perfect nail color in between summer corals and deep fall hues, you should definitely give gray nail polish a try. Gray doesn’t belong to a particular season, and with so many different options, you’re bound to find one you love. We’ve rounded up a few of our faves, ranging from Zoya in Tao, a light smoke gray with blue undertones, to Essie Go With the Flowy, a cloudlike dove gray.

Keep reading to find the best gray nail polish shades out there.

Gray Nail Polish With Glitz

This cloudlike gray with a hint of sparkle is a great option if you’re on the fence about going grey. Once you try it you’ll never want to wear anything else.

Essie Go With the Flowy, $9

Gray Nail Polish With a Hint of Blue

This five-free polish is the perfect color for fall. It’s slight blue tint feels fresh and transitions perfectly from summer to fall.

Law Beauty Essentials in Leave A Text, $9

Gray Nail Polish With Edge

A light smoked gray, this metallic nail color is totally badass. This color is perfect for anyone who wants to add a little edge to their everyday look.

Zoya Nail Polish Tao, $10

Gray Nail Polish for All Skin Tones

There’s just something about true grays that make everyone look bomb. Try this shade from YSL — a luxe polish with high shine and chic packaging.

Yves St. Laurent Beauty La Laque Couture in 83 Call Me Grey, $28

Gray Nail Polish With Sheen

Smoky gray with a hint of pearl? Sounds like the perfect combination for a pre-fall shade. Try Fashion Faceoff by Essie, a long-wearing polish from the Gala Bolds collection.

Essie Gel Couture in Fashion Faceoff, $12

Gray Polish for Between Seasons

If you want a polish that reminds you of a rainy day, try this stormy blue polish from Butter London. Slightly more blue than gray, it’s the perfect option for the girl who can’t let go of summer just yet.  

Butter London London Fog Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer, $18