By The Electrical Outlets Team · Updated 13 Oct 2026 · 6 min read · UK

BG Evolve matt grey is a flat mid-grey screwless finish with black inserts and a 25 year BG warranty. It costs the same as matt black on TEO, so the choice is purely about the room. Grey suits mid-tone walls and white kitchens, and black wins where you want strong contrast.

What is BG Evolve matt grey?

BG Evolve matt grey is a screwless finish with a mid-grey plate and black inserts, rated for 25 years by BG. The matt grey range lists 127 products, and on the BG product page for the PCDMG22B double socket, the general colour is matt grey and the front plate insert colour is black.

These are BG’s own listings. The grey range is the same mechanism and fitting as the black. Only the plate colour changes, so the choice is about the room, not the performance.

BG Evolve matt grey vs matt black: which suits your room?

Choose matt grey for painted walls in mid tones, white kitchens and any room where black would look heavy. Choose matt black for strong contrast against white or light walls. That is design guidance, not a spec, so take it as a starting point.

Does matt grey cost more than matt black?

No. On the same day, TEO lists matching grey and black BG Evolve parts at the same price. The grey and the matt black ranges also have similar depth, at 127 and 124 products listed on 13 Oct 2026.

Prices include VAT as listed on 13 Oct 2026 and can change, so check the product page. The finish alone is free, which makes it a design decision.

What is in the matt grey range?

Matt grey covers the core job lists: 40 light switches, 14 dimmers, 7 fused connection units, 7 USB charging sockets and 5 13A socket lines, plus cooker control units, fan isolators and data outlets. Matt black is almost the same, with 37 light switches and 6 13A socket lines.

The gap to watch is socket choice. Both finishes have fewer 13A lines than the light switches, so confirm the exact socket you need is listed before you promise a finish to a client.

Worked example: a three-bed flat in matt grey

A contractor spec’d a refit with 14 double sockets, 10 two-way edge to edge rockers and 2 master touch dimmers. Pricing from the matt grey lines above gives a clear total.

The same job in matt black prices at the identical £200.64, because every line matches. The client can choose on looks alone. The dimmers are trailing edge, so check they suit the LED load before you order.

Fitting notes for matt grey Evolve

1. Check the box depth. BG lists a 35mm minimum mounting box depth for the PCDMG22B double socket.
2. Wire the terminals. They are angled and colour coded, with captive screws.
3. Clip the screwless front plate on. It comes off again for redecorating.
4. Keep every plate in a room in one finish, including dimmers and switches.

Fixing centres on the double socket are 120.6mm, which matches a standard double box. Some dimmers and switches in the range ship with a steel box, so check the product title.

Where finish choices go wrong

• Mixing finishes. Grey next to black reads as a mistake.
• Choosing from a photo. Screens shift greys, so hold a plate against the wall.
• Assuming lacquer. BG lists no anti-fingerprint lacquer, so wipe with a soft cloth.
• Forgetting the box. A 25mm box is too shallow for the double socket.
• Ordering part-finish. Confirm every code is matt grey before you check out.

What to buy: matt grey Evolve

Start with the matt grey collection, then check the other finishes in the wider BG Evolve range if the client wants alternatives. Dispatch from TEO is quick, and trade accounts can be set up from the homepage.

• Plate sample held against the painted wall
• One finish across sockets, switches and dimmers
• Box depth checked at 35mm for double sockets
• Dimmer load checked against the LED fittings
• Every product code starts PCDMG for matt grey
• Prices rechecked on the product page at order time

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