Thank you!!!! Your site was so informative. Another one that is similar but tweaked. Thanks for you help, Hi Michelle, Id love to give you some thoughts on this but theres SO much to consider in a room ie: natural light/exposure/flooring/fireplaces/etc that I cant do anything off the top of my head without possibly leading you astray! 2. This photo shows how soft and pretty Gray Owl can look. 2 colours that I love, that I think could be AMAZING at a fraction of their strength.Blue Grass cc 640 and Palladian Blue HC 144, Now if it were me, I would go to Home Depot and ask them if they can make these Benjamin Moore Colours at 1/8 of their strength into the sample pots that they have (our Home Depot has sample pots of Behr and CIL paint). Solid wood, every single inch! So, how do you go about finding the one thats just right for you? Rest of room will be neutral and have some pops of orange/blue etc. Our fireplace stone is a mix of greys, blues, and browns. My site has gone gangbusters on questions lately and I have to give my priority to a) my clients in town here and b) my Online Consulting clients. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The dining room thats in between these two rooms is absolutely driving me nuts I have painted swatches on every wall and NOTHING looks right. Cool colours would accent and highlight wood finishes. You either go with it (meaning choosing yellow or colours with yellow undertones) or you neutralize which is creams/browns/grays. Do you have a favorite go to off white for exteriors? It was brutal making so many decisions. Can you recommend a trim color also? Maritime White OC-5 by Benjamin Moore 4 Comments Share Tap for Samplize Peel & Stick Sample Get Hue, Value, Chroma and LRV for Paint Colors Our Color DNA Table has notations for 6,000+ colors from major brands including Farrow & Ball and Magnolia Home! ~Kylie, Hi Kylie. Indian White is similar to Navajo White and Gentle Cream but is slightly less yellow (more orange-beige). I have a living room with a big window facing south west. I wrote an article about it, its pretty fab. Quickview. My living room is HUGE-from the front of the house to the back-with only 3 windows. A bit more about Monroe Bisque If you are nervous about yellow undertones, this is NOT the neutral for you. And Im damn good at it! Then I painted a poster board and Pale Oak turned yellow in the room. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-consultation/ I would like to hire you for my paint selections and furniture placement and purchase. I would like to paint both the hallway and bathroom the same gloss color. I quite like BM Ocean Air, however I think it is more blue. ~Kylie. Thanks so much! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! Its flexible and fresh while still being warm and inviting. HELP!!! Hi Mimi, Im glad you love my site! Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated as I have started reading many of your articles and am hooked! Winter Neutrals. Kylie You might just be a color genius. I need a change so I want to go neutral and then I will be able to add color through my accessories. 1. To get you off on the right foot, check out SW Aesthetic White, which is a lovely off-white with neutral undertones. by Williston Forge. Our living room that connects to the kitchen is a dark tan color. Green Tint 2139-60 literally what it says. Hi KylieI have been reading your site to see if you have touched on this somewhere, but I havent found it. If the Revere Pewter shifts to a slight blue (which is so odd for R.P) then you might find that Winds Breath might just subtly swing things back. Taupe is a lot more difficult to pull off with a blue couch and honey maple floors. The LRV of Gentle Cream is 71, so while it reflects less light than Navajo White, it will still add some great energy to your room. I find sometimes when Im really struggling with my own home that it means that something else is off. Okay, so heres the deal with cream. Id love to ask for your expertise about a paint shade for my dining room. I was thinking of lightening IW by 50%?? Hope to hear from you! With the thoughts of world peace and your insanity in mind, here are some of my faves However, I dont have a stamp anywhere, so its history is completely unknown. Thank you, thank you. Benjamin Moore Moonshine Undertones People often view undertones as a nuisance because they can cause paint colors to appear differently than you expected them to on the wall. With all of the comments I get in a day, Im not always able to respond to them all (if any) but I saw yours and just had to chat with you~!!! Will it still have the warm yellow undertone? A few years ago we painted the kitchen Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin to compliment the counter top and espresso cabinets. I would like the colors to be cohesive but a bit different. Has cherry cabinets. So far I only really love the Edgecomb Gray. It can be a softer tint of the wall color or a contrasting color. To give the open areas flow and a cohesive feel, I painted the entry, living room, dining room, den and hallway all in "Balboa Mist.". Shop Now CC-394 Boulevard One of my favourite neutrals that falls under a greige, is the CC-394 Boulevard. Okay, so while I have my Benjamin Moore chips sitting here with me in my office (aka Starbucks ) I dont have the other brand samples on hand, however, hopefully with good ole BM, hopefully we can find some solutions! Also to give you a better idea of where the walls end and the ceiling begins. Navajo White is a light cream with a blend of yellow and orange and a neutral base to calm things down. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-consultation/, I have never heard it said so well. Right now the apt has a light yellow paint which my husband really likes but we dont know the shade. We were thinking of going a bit darker in the hall to break it up, but not too dark(as its small). Thank you for asking! Here, youll find hundreds of articles on how to create the home of your dreams. ???? The rooms are quite close to each other and I dont want my home to look like a bunch of M &Ms with 2 many colors and want colors to blend with each other. Thanks!! Heirloom Furniture. There is a color that is a soft cream (with yellow undertones). Since I am doing the painting, I dont want to have to repaint again and have my husband say see there was nothing wrong with it the first way Again, I apologize for this essay and hope you have some time to help me out. ~Kylie. Here is the link https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-consultation/ Mar/2023: Lego 70815 - Detaillierter Ratgeber Die besten Lego 70815 Aktuelle Angebote Smtliche Testsieger Direkt les. Hi Kylie, The room overall looks way too gold and I need to lessen all the yellow/gold. And its cheaper to take the paint chips to H.Depot and have them colour match it into their sample pots (less than 1/2 the price). Whew, I didnt think it would be so hard to put everything into words. A delicate balance of gray and brown lends timeless appeal to this versatile neutral. I have selected SW Rainwashed for my master bedroom. Your head must be spinning even in your sleep! Oak floors and trim in the living room and brick fireplace with wood mantle (which we are painting white and whitewashing the brick). The visual weight and warmth of it seem to work well in so many rooms light, dark, big, small, it just depends on the look youre going for! However, friends, family and store clerks at paint stores says its a no no. If you dont, NOBODY will be happy! Hiya! Would revere pewter work? If they dont we can always look at other brands (although I do love my B.M :)), Please let me know what you think! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They may say that it wont be an exact match, but I find that Home Depot is always darn close and darn good! that it looks black. Here you can see how Benjamin Moore pairs Revere Pewter with Shadow Gray, a blue toned gray, and Amherst Gray, a dark gray with brown undertones. Right now I have revere pewter. Hi Wendy, I hope you have read my most recent post as I had a few questions like yours regarding the best colours to paint with oak. Youll find some great colour solutions about 3/4 down the page under the Red Oak section. I too love cream and my home is painted mostly in Ballet White, which I love. Right now I have BM Dry Sage, Caliente, Chestertown Buff, and a pumpkin color! Will keep you posted, thanks again for your help and guidance. I need your help! Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Hi Kylie, Not overly yellow, but certainly less peach than Sundial. The furniture is the land of Nod uptown bed set in gray. It was lighter but I like how it looks in the less natural lit living room. I am paralyzed about picking a new paint color out of fear I will get it wrong again. I live in a farmhouse and have GREAT light for my hallways on the first floor going up to the second floor ( so there is a lot of hallway to paint) My downstairs rooms are Archive ( from Farrow and Ball) so they are a forever changing with the light dark beige with overtones sometimes or a pink in there..then upstairs there is a pinkish room , archive one and a Cornforth White ( from F and B ) . http://Www.202pickwick.com i have read your blog and see you really like BM Gentle cream. I love it when I see colors like SW Sea Salt,or RH Silver Sage, those greyed blue/green colors. AND you caught me at a great time as Im just sitting down answering some of the comments on my site!!! What are you going to do when you get that fabulous paint color home, slap it on your wall, and see that it's not the beautiful shade you saw on the chip, but instead some glaring monstrosity that won't play nice with any other colors? In order for a colour to be warm it needs to have yellow, orange, red or a mix of those undertones in it (it can also have others, but those are the warms ones). Material: Jute/Sisal; Location: Indoor Use Only: Braided; Opens in a new tab. I just got done painting my kitchen benjamin moores dry sage, and I love it. So before I splash my colors on the wall I would really appreciate it if you could confirm that Im on the right track. forgot the best one that shows how green the sunroom looks. Buy paint matching this color Color Variations Inverted #252c40 25% saturated #ddd5bc Grayscale #cdcdcd The curtains I have are a bold, fun turquoise color. I havent found a gold color I love. Definitely on the lighter side of the scale, but not so light that its anything like an off-white. More Colourful Palladian Blue is a soft greenish blue that borders on the slightly bright side of things. It was really versatile and warm without being too obvious. Thank you for asking! I also love Gentle Cream, and to tell you the truth you could do 2 colours throughout Revere Pewter and Gentle Cream (or Navajo White which is lighter than Gentle cream) as a palette and it would look lovely!!! You cant see it but I am bowing down to you, lol. #2 Powell Buff Another great yellowish colour that is still clearly yellow on the walls, but not nearly as strong as Golden Straw as it has a nice earthy undertone. So after reading through this page, Im wondering if I should try Gentle Cream? If that interests you, heres the link. Breyon Coffee Table. BUT is it going to be so dark You know what Ashlee, you are so right! Hi Alena, I would SO love to help you, but Ive been absolutely inundated with questions and In-home consultations lately that Im needing to direct questions to my Online Consulting ($30 hr). As for new furniture shopping yes Chocolate Brown is great, as is Charcoal or a nice neutral tan/brown colour. What colour can I use that picks up the old gold instead of the green and is warm? Ive read your posts for ever. If the paint has orange undertones does that mean the paint works well with orange decor? I also looked at Revere Pewter at 150%, but its just shockingly blue in the evening really disappointing given that RP is usually one of the warmest grays that designers recommend. . Another great cool shade is Benjamin Moore Chalk White. #2 Priority make sure it looks good with the kids room. Shop Now LRV 63.3 Collection Affinity Color Collection Get your own digital color dollop of Jute AF-80 Create My Dollop [object Object] Matching Colors Venetian Portico AF-185 Add to Cart Shopping List Change Color Other I have 13 colours in my home, believe it or not! Hi Sue! It opens completely into a kitchen with champaigne colored cabinets and walls painted BM cameo white. Someone like me can step back and take my personal taste out and put what YOU need in. Really, it acts like white without being as stark. It really acts like white, so if you the other solutions arent working this might be one to turn to. Basically it means that they are taking that much out of the colour recipe. Here, youll find hundreds of articles on how to create the home of your dreams. I mean they will look good, but most times sticking to 2 at best in a small space is nice (and I am NOT one to talk as I have 11 colours in my house of 2000 sq ft) But anyways. What are we doing wrong? SWs Collonade Gray also looks slate blue. 1. I dont even know it that can be done. TIA Love your site!! Im kind of a boring neutral beige girl and like to add pops of color but not be commited. Flora, 5. What shade of white would you select for trim alongside walls in Timid White? Benjamin Moore London Fog I dont know if I should use white or light light gray color or a blend of both? It would tap into the warmth of both Elephant Tusk and Revere Pewter without being too yellow. Im getting so confused Im considering ripping everything out and starting fresh, but that will cost 5 times more than just painting otherwise decent cabinets and replacing appliances. If you have excessive greenery that reflects green into your space, warm neutrals can help to balance the visual temperature but keep in mind, your walls can reflect some of that green back! I do. Being the daughter of a housepainter, you would think I would have learned about undertones. Whats left of our 1,100 sf house, is a large bedroom, which serves as a living room as well, and there is our large kitchen/dining room. The aesthetic Im going for is modern/ contemporary. Chat soon! Theres not much natural light in the kitchen, other than that from the slider. However , in the east and west facing sunroom, it gets this horrid, urine green cast, especially when the sun shines in late in the day. I am partial to creams and I also like taupe. HELP!!!! Symbolic of beautiful sandstone on exotic mansions and Floridian Ranch stucco homes, Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan is all about warmth, coziness, and timelessness. My all time favorite look is Hollywood Regency. I do try to give as much helpful info on my blog, and if that doesnt work, you might like to check out my E-design it is affordable and fun this way I can look at photos of your space and spend some time with it! I havent purchased the furniture yet but Im thinking a white area rug and gray furniture. Edgecomb Gray is a really neat, quasi-neutral colour. To select the best neutral paint color for your home, Many homeowners want to know what hues are the most flattering in the, When realtors stage a home, they commonly choose neutral paint colors because of their adaptability, inviting nature, and overall balance. Thanks so much!!! But it was my mothers house, and although Ive changed 90% of the house, there are a few sentimental things that I refuse to change and one of those is the 2 oak walls. #coloroftheyear #colorpalette #ColorographyLab, Image result for craftsman style two story great room. I believe the close color match may be AC2, Berkshire Beige,but not sure how accurate that is. Cedar Key can be beautiful when partnered with the right brick or stone exterior. Theres seems to be a pattern where I decide to paint when I am stressed. While gray based neutrals have been the big thing in the decorating world in the last few years (besides me, wink wink),I have to say, I have a soft spot for cream (especially when the word ice is in front of it). Leaning toward some warm creamy colors. Just curious if you have any info on it. The kitchen has a small Handmade bedroom on the side, and leads to a Monroe Bisque living room that connects to a Gray Wisp bedroom, just to get an idea of my colors. 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