Now with personal questions (especially ones with more details to consider like yours) I refer to my E-design, so I can see photos and you can fill out a questionnaire. If you were looking for an actual colour then let me know and Ill give that some thought Coventry Gray HC-169 A steadfast medium gray with relatively neutral undertones. And Imet the most amazing group of women!!! Is it north facing? Why? Thats good to know, Im going to check it out more! I know simply white should be the perfect white (I read your post on whites) but it looked almost pinky in my space and kind of glowed in a strange way. ~Kylie. We did our kitchen in Mindful Grey! Gray Owl can also look totally gray or even gray-blue (its a ninja), Paint Colour Review of Benjamin Moore Gray Owl. Photograph via Farrow & Ball. What color should they be? Because its undertones are so subtle this paint can pair really well with both other warm or cool paint colors. Can't wait to see the painted campaign dresser. It is a really popular color and can work with a variety of unique elements, whether it's in a space featuring dark accents or an airy, bright palette. Without seeing the floor its hard to say but off the TOP of my head it seems like Stonington/Chelsea might be a touch cool for your flooring My tiles are gray with some light blue. I was wondering what your thoughts were on Benjamin Moore Asphalt. Our open concept is facing the north with lots of open windows (floor to ceiling windows in the living room). After reading it for only one day I have already learned so much. Hi Kylie, The park is a 400-acre sliver of paradise featuring pristine sugar-sand beaches, a rare coastal dune lake and a wealth of nature. Which colour balboa mist or collingwood would be warmer and would compliment the revere pewter best? Do you have any suggestions for trim and ceiling color to go with the Chelsea Grey in a bedroom? Would gray fit better as a countertop or as wall paint for a kitchen? Thanks! Your are the best and I am slightly (ok more then slightly obsessed) with all your paint color info. Not crazy, but gray-z. Hi Viktoria, that actually is what my E-design is for, talking about specific colours for your home! I have painted my master bedroom Kendal Charcoal with white trim and white ceiling. Wall, a light gray. Hi Heather, sounds like you have quite the undertaking! This Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles is covered in an off-white mixed with green that softens the look and coordinates with the front door and landscaping. I give as much info as I can for free on my site, but if that doesnt work I recommend the e-design so I can get up close and personal with photos/questionnaire. Love BN paints. As for colour matching, there really is nothing like the original brand. I now have a navy/dark blue upholstered headboard and mirrored night stands. http://nicerthannew.com/2013/10/orange/ It is such a nice true shade of grey with no beige coming through. Hi, please help! I feel invigorated and crossing things off my list but Imay need to slow down soon, lol. Benjamin Moore Graystone (also known as Galveston Gray) is lighter than Chelsea Gray, with a Light Reflectance Value of 29.88. Now, I always try a few samples on the surface and look at it during different times of the day that helps with the color selection to bring out the undertones! Any ideas? The room is technically north facing, although the staircase landing also is included and has a large east facing wall. A lot can depend on exposure and other things like furnishings, fireplace, countertops all that jazz. I thought I would share some of my Benjamin Moore favorites.. Picnics arent just for the beach or park anymore, they are also a fun way to create a whole new space for outdoor entertaining in your very own backyard. Chelsea Gray is fantastic as an exterior colour, particularly on the body of the house. {lastteacher I featured wasAndrea Fowler of, Read More Creatively Made Home-Jennifer Rizzo DesignsContinue, Hi friends! Theres no grey about it! Now, keep in mind, these colors may not be showing up on your monitor exactly as they look in real life, but it's probably pretty darn close. Its sure to warm up your space and it will make your guests feelright at home. Hi Kylie, I was just reading what you said about the colour Willow. Rockport is like the perfect mix of gray, and mocha with just a weeee drop of green thats SO passive you just might never see it. If youre still worried about it, check out Gray Owl which is certainly more of a neutral gray and is slightly on the cooler side compared to Revere Pewter. It was extremely informative. For gray, I prefer a neutral to warm gray, so thats what Ill be talking about today. Above: NYC-based architect Alex Scott Porter has used Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray on several house exteriors, including the Maine island home shown here. Im thinking about a lighter gray with white trim. In the brighter rooms we did Stonington Gray and the cooler rooms we did Revere Pewter. Check out http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/graystone, My dining room is painted the bluish gray owl by BM. We already have half the kitchen painted and think it is the one. influences the color it makes such a big difference . I took some much needed time off to refuel & refocus and to stop & smell the roses:). The kitchen cabinets are on order and I chose two tones: BM simply white for the upper cabinets and BM Kendall charcoal for the lower. Hi Ali, YES, grays can be super tricky depending on your exposure, wood tones, etc Because of the amount of questions/emails that i get in a day, when it comes to personal questions, particularly ones where my reader is having issues I just have to refer to my Online Consulting, so I can see photos of the space and you can fill out a questionnaire, that way I can give you the RIGHT options. Good luck with your bedroom. GRAY WITH A BLUE UNDERTONE: Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray, 2. No more BM paint for me. It ALSO has a mild preference for a green undertone, but can easily slip into the others. I will be doing a carrara marble backsplash and so I am worried about pairing it with cloud white but so far cloud white looks the best in my space. HOpe that helps! Thank you Patricia, I realized that, there are 2 versions around & liked this one:). Thanks for checking me out!! By clicking Accept I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I love Revere Pewter. Ok thanks for the reply! What warm grey would you suggest for interior trim? I wonder if there are two different Revere Pewters. Thank you for taking me up on my Online Consulting service looking forward to working with you! Thank you . Useful Gray SW 7050 Useful gray is a medium tone greige paint color with yellow and green undertones. DO BEIGE & GRAY GO TOGETHER? Hi Mary! a gray-blue can be either fresh (cool) or stormy (more subdued/earth-toned), it can also have a blue undertone that leans slightly violet, making it seem a touch cooler (this can be open to perception), a gray with a blue undertone can also pick up a wink o the Irish. If your looking to make a statement, this pure deep masculine colour will do just the trick. Look a little more and you just might see the wink of green hiding in it! My white cabinet kitchen is painted this color & I ADORE it!!! Richardson's gray has a blue-green undertone and is darker than Stonington gray. For my Drexel Campaign dresser, I went with BM Eagle Rock (mixed in Sherwin Williams Pro Classic) the perfect medium gray with very subtle brown undertones. Gray is a neutral, this means that it is just as versatile as beige and given the current trends its actually quite easy to find furnishings to accommodate it. This is a very popular paint color. I have a quick question, looking for a lighter hue that complements stonington gray for a room that faces south/east. I just paid for your on line consulting fee of $45 and my painter will be here tomorrow, yikes! What if I wanted to downplay the green in my kitchen s glass backsplash? What are your thoughts on these three??? The color is very very and I mean VERY powder blue! I know painters can be finicky. So here is my thought: For the floors, I was thinking Taos Taupe. As mentioned above, Classic Gray has very soft undertones. I think Kendall is too dark. Whether on exteriors, cabinets, doors, orShare. ~Kylie AND BTW! Our furniture is mostly cream/white/neutral colors and our floors are white oak. Hubby hates it. I love revere pewter but just did the accent walls. Equally as beautiful is Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist, which is subtle, warm and a bit lighter. Those are all great greys. I want to repaint, I think Im going to go with edgecomb gray?? Beautiful grays!! I would have to refer you to my E-design, where I do have the Quick Consult option as well! This question would just be a 1hr charge if you are at all interested. Are clay and spray paint involved? However, when choosing a gray paint colour, you have to pay EXTRA close attention to the undertones. Although its a little more on the warm side of the grey spectrum, it looks cooler in our kitchen, my guess is because our counter tops and backsplash have brown and cream undertones throughout. Geographically inspired with tones that are welcoming, America's Colors' palette of 42 subtle colors delivers a collection ranging from . Thank you so much! But Revere Pewter is much more than just "gray". Im redoing our master bedroom. Im wanting the same tone, but much lighter. This is my last comment. Some look blue others purple and others even green. But I am really hung up on small bedroom off of living room. I do have fun and affordable packages! More time, work and money. Thanks, Carole B from NB, Hi. We love the blue undertones that make an impact without feeling too cool. Anna Baraness and Kristin Tarsi, Studio AK, It can take a lot of testing to find a white or gray that isnt radically transformed by a homes unique lighting conditions. In the ODD light, it can pick up a wee wink of pink, but don't expect it all the time. Whether we got it right or not, we dont know, but we love it! Andre Mellone, We use this quite regularly in our brownstone renovations. Please help, I would very much appreciate any suggestions! These E-books cover a wide range of topics and are sure to have you refreshing your space and rethinking how you live in your home! Amherst Gray is like a darker version of Chelsea Gray thats EQUALLY as beautiful on walls, cabinets, cupboards, furniture and feature/accent walls. The antique pewter is a softer, truer grey. Although Wickham Gray has been a trending paint color for many years now as we've been knee-deep in gray colors, this hue is timeless. Agreeable Gray doesnt have TONS of undertone and is more susceptible to picking it up from the environment. Im not familiar with Kelly Moore paint, but if they are a large enough company just make sure that they dont do their colour matching by eye only. Each week I will be featuring one of the teachers inthe brand new class Creatively Made Home {Home for the Holidays}! via Amherst Gray This colour is very timeless and can be used from traditional to modern spaces. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Now we have to pick a gray for the master bedroom which gets less sunlight. These are great tips, thank you very much, Kyle. I hope you can help. So it is out of the running. Fungi shui table of elements suggest white is the killing color for south/east facing rooms and there growth color is blue and green for the resource color (undertones I am assuming). I have designed a whole new range of colors for the French brand Mriguet-Carrre, which includes my favorite gray: Deep Sleep. I must use SherwinWilliams paint. Just keep in mind that in the evening or on any sides that are heavily shaded it will look more black than anything I forgot to mention our theme is industrial farmhouse and it will be loaded with medium wood tones in the trim, doorways, baseboards and flooring. However, when choosing a gray paint colour, you have to pay EXTRA close attention to the undertones. Wants: I am tired of beige! Read more: Paint Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Repose Gray, However, in a north-facing entryway like this one (below), look at how much it can shift. Im trying to figure if it leans more blue or green or how exposure would affect it. they look great with cherry-toned cabinets. Thanks! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ 5 Steps to Picking the Best EXTERIOR Paint Colour. I had so much to do but I was so sleep deprived & didnt want to make hasty decisions. This colour gives ultimate presentation to any room. Thinking I want to paint the family room a deep gray, like chelsea gray, and kitchen a pale yellow but Im not sure what yellow to pick that wont be too obnoxious. Don't worry, we'll talk more about undertones later 'cause they're super important! You can see the striking difference between it and Stonington Gray. which my husbandis ALL to happy to hear. balance out the heat of a south-facing room. Such an inspiring color palette! Beachgoers discovered the bright blue waves last Saturday. Oh yes, they do all look different:). Do you want to learn more about colour, either for your own home or your clients homes?