The LRV of this color is 55.94, Photo by Amanda Webster DesignWalls Vale Mist. And if you were to do it in a dining room as a top/bottom division with a chair rail, do you think the dark would be best on the top or bottom?? I do love Accessible Beige and it would be lovely in the morning. Gray-blue seems to be a magical blend that hits a certain happy place (not THAT one, you dirty bird). Any suggestions are very appreciated! Warm colours can help balance out the more shaded, slightly cooler look of east-facing afternoon light. I have an east facing open living room , kitchen and dinning room. I love the colors. Hi Kylie, The Land of Color and Camp Chroma is the only place in all of architectural color and design world that shows you what color data values are and how to practically apply them to make choosing color faster, easier, and more accurate. Cool neutrals with cool undertones will be welcoming in the morning hours without casting icy cold. I think our house is too dark. . NOthing says anything about "YOUR favorite colors" a the bottom or anyplace else. I have white cabinets and nice crown molding detailing so I was initially thinking of going with a darker color to give the room some contrast between the wall, cabinets and moldings but from what I have read, I need to stay above a LRV of 62 which is a lighter color. Swiss Coffee has a LRV or light reflective value of 81.91. The reason is that Creamy is SO light, so there isnt much colour to fight off the grayish light so it can fall a bit more flat. Do you have suggestions for 1-2 colors that might work throughout? Every color has some type of undertone to it. It has a beige base with a solid golden (orange-yellow) colour that comes up. I need a tan/beige/timeless color that really doesnt pull any definite undertones. Just keep in mind that Agreeable Gray can be unpredictable and often turns out more like a gray-blue than a greige its a funny one! Click for disclaimer. Balboa Mist. Moonlight White. I have a question?? And painted family room Behr Sage tint (looks similar to SW pearl gray), color looks nice bu t does not look like a family room color. I worked at our family paint shop for 30+ years and can attest to this. thank you for your note! It is challenging! Joy. French Toast is another golden type of colour that has a good degree of yellow and orange mixed with a beige base. Like I always say, never choose a popular paint color instead pick the right interior paint color that will pair perfectly with the colors and undertones of the fixed and furnished items you may . Color made easy! Its a mid-tone neutral that works as a beautiful subtle background for almost any color. It adds richness and warmth to a room just via its depth. ~Kylie. These are more golden, light-medium beige colours. The afternoon light can be DRASTICALLY different from morning light. It has an LRV of 64.53, from Houzz. My trim is Chatilly Lace Thank you so much!! It is kind of like the color of faded blue jeans and a bit moody. Collingwood is a gorgeous warm gray paint colour with a soft purple undertone. Hi Kiley! LRV, or light reflective value, is a number thats assigned to paint colors to indicate the percentage of light that reflects off of them, or basically how light they appear on a wall. Walls Seattle Mist. Studio McGee. But whether a colour is blue-gray or gray-blue, why is it suddenly one of the popular kids? Gentle Cream has more depth and richness to it and would hold itself up a bit better! I tried Sea Salt and Comfort Gray but they came out after two coats looking blue. My kitchen faces the east and a good bit of my morning light is filtered because of a cluster of trees on the NE side of my back yard. Add to Cart. Add to Cart. sometimes it can look greige. It is a grey-blue with an undertone of yellow that gives it a warm feeling to the eye. You may want to brush up on your exposures before finalizing your paint colour choice. AND REMEMBER, when it comes to choosing a gray-blue, dont just choose the one that YOU like, you also need to consider the ones that best suit the products, exposure, and finishings in your room, even if they fall a bit outside of your personal comfort zone. Other. Ive gotten so much great advice from them. Living room faces east and gets okay light. the round up of decor spaces are just stunning.Saw you on Bloggy Fifty. I have tried 27 different colors , Benjamin Moore and SW. Divide CIE LCh L value by 10, youll get pretty near a Munsell Value. ~Kylie. it's one of Benjamin Moore's best-selling neutral paint colors. Can you explain to me the difference between the Hue of 8.17Y and the CIE H of 104 is. It has to be the right colour and the right application (thickness). Ive found to get the true colour, that 2 coats are best. Blue. Would you recommend any of these (or anything else) as a ceiling color? Or which white would be nicer to have a clean wall with Extra White Crown molding ? Shopping List. Well Andrea, Im a big sceptic of the 1 coat coverage paints. Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments Favorite Paint Color Review, https://postcardsfromtheridge.com/favorite-paint-colors-2. Im not saying no, but I havent come across it before ;). So glad you like the color posts! So, I have strapped on my big girl panties and pulled ALL of my thoughts together for you (scary), combined them with my 17 years of colour experience and finally made some sense of it all. Hey Jennifer, I was thinking of using classic grey in my east facing home but am now second guessing. Benjamin Moore's November Rain is a really nice gray paint color that is warm and plays well with wood tones. We have an East facing kitchen with no window. I also used Trout Gray on a wall with a fireplace, in order to make the fireplace less conspicuous (similar to how you used a dark SW shade was it Cyberspace? I am tempted by gray but perhaps that would make the room drab most of the time because of the filtered light. I happened upon your very informative website and I glad to see Grant Beige on the list for a south facing room. master bedroom (east) And it doesnt clash with any of the colors in our decor and matches our sectional sofa almost perfectly. What do you think about Agreeable Gray? Green and yellow undertones come through in this warm, hazy gray. I really wanted accessible beige in the open area that faces east & it was so gray & drab. Macadamia is similar to Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan (which was in the running as well). And we used Icy Moon Drops in our girls room and its so fun and fresh (like my baby girls)! During the daytime it looks like this but at night when the can lights shine down it takes on a whole new look! HC-166. So, grab that sippy cup and lets get started. Without seeing photos Im totally just guessing, but will say that one of my fave tans is SW Canvas Tan It will neutralize considerably in the afternoon. Missy, Hmmm, Im wondering if BM Simply Whtie might be a bit better, to avoid the dirty effect. Love the look and name of "Paris Gray" great inspiration! Repose Gray is beautiful and a bit more fresh, but sometimes I find it just a touch heavy and would be inclined to lighten it by 25%. I would prefer a color that looks light grey, brown or a little blue. I love Edgecomb gray in most areas but a few places it looks too yellow which I do not want. I painted my samples on computer cardstock type paper and hung them on the cabinet for comparison. Walls Pleasant Valley, Trim White, One of Benjamin Moores most popular colors, Quiet Moments is a wonderful mix of blue, green, and gray. Light Khaki (2148-40) Source: Benjamin Moore. WELL, ou are talking to the right gal! What will the color look like in my home? The appliances and sink are opposite of the windows in a U shape configuration with the sink placed in the peninsula facing the windows. Im glad you asked! Ive found that some painters use the good from 4 feet rule if it looks good from 4 feet away, then its fine. Personally, my happy blend is a mixture of white wine, red wine, and Boom Chicka Pop Popcorn, but each to their own. I tried it downstairs but it looked muddy on every wall I tried. Hi Jennifer I am about to put Light Pewter in an east facing room. Whether on exteriors, cabinets, doors, orShare. Table of Contents show. Which brings me to another question that Im often asked, Do I HAVE to paint my east or west-facing room a colour? I do have a quick question looking for a color for a small east/north facing bedroom. Powell Buff will seem considerably more neutral in comparison! Add to Cart. Which color did you choose and are you happy with it? Search Now. Warm colours can really suit a morning east-facing room. What are your thoughts? If its not for you then move on. What are some good Valspar gray or neutral colors for a small house that gets most light from the East? Okay, this IS a cool-ISH colour as its a green, however, I added a lot of yellow to it, which makes Pale Avocado seem more like a warm colour. Hi Kylie While Farrow and Ball offers a gorgeous selection of blues, this blog post is dedicated to Benjamin Moore and Sherwin William's top shades. Did you end up going in that direction? This isnt always a liveable light for what were used to with our old-school bulbs. Most of the colors here have some blue, green, and gray in them. You are the best! Keep in mind that paint colors will look more intense on your walls than they do on paint color strips with multiple shades. My master bedroom faces west on the golf course in sunny Las Vegas. Now this color (November Rain - Benjamin Moore) is very tricky. I would love to have white walls throughout a majority of my living space but I have three children 2 and under. Thanks for taking the time to read this, I really appreciate it. By the way , the master bathroom is kind of open to the bedroom, so I like to do the same as the master bedroom. Fernwood Green is just a PRETTY green with a country vibe. On the warmer end of the spectrum, it is not a deep, bold color but more of a muted blue-grey. This influx of green wont make your blue-gray any WARMER, but it can look a bit more inviting compared to a colder blue blend (however, that IS open to perception). Its more blue than it is gray, and while its pretty flexible, it could nod just a wee wink into green (a serious stretch of the imagination). Want to know my favorite, must-have painting supplies? Agreeable grey is what we are planning on going with for kitchen/living room. Learn More. 2023 Postcards from the Ridge Theme by Restored 316, Designers Favorite Cool Neutral Paint Colors. My entire house sits wonky, so none of the rooms are a true N, S, E, W direction. Benjamin Moore Classics . You bet I do its Benjamin Moore Light Pewter thank you for asking! Read my full review including many photos of rooms painted with Quiet Moments here: Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments Favorite Paint Color Review, Gray Cashmere is a soft, soothing gray with hints of blue and green. Thankfully, I am patient and will wait for your post???????? Mineral Deposit looks great on the Door in the photo. 9. I am thinking about painting the walls silver satin or Balboa Mist so that the purple undertone will negate the yellow morning light and incandescent lighting. Want to learn more about the FUN side of decorating and paint colours? Kylie makes me laugh outloud. In bright, natural light, it will look like a warm off-white. By the way, I painted the wall behind my bed with Trout Gray and I LOVE it. Especially when Im entertaining in the evening. Kendall Charcoal, HC-166, is a popular dark gray paint color that is made by Benjamin Moore. Are there any other websites that would give me access to this easily. In other words, its easy to know what colors go together. BRAND NEW Neutral Paint Color | PLASTER OF PARIS by BENJAMIN MOOREBenjamin Moore's Plaster of Paris is part of the new Color Stores palette which contains br. And yes, I posted it a week or 2 ago, did you see it???!!! I recently painted our built-in bookcases with Swiss Coffee and love the way that its almost white, but not stark and cold. Photo by Douglas VanderHorn ArchitectsWalls Silver Satin, Trim Muslin. It was winter and no beautiful green grass yet. The LRV of White Dove is 83.16. Are there any other websites that would give me access to this easily. Was thinking white heron for west facing rooms afternoon/evening use . I love reading your blog, so informative and funny! What's the difference between a warm neutral and a cool neutral paint color? BTW when can I expect your post for west facing rooms. They look a little green to me but I like green. What is your idea? Divide CIE LCh C value by 5, and youll close to Munsell Chroma. Color notations define and describe color by giving us details about its intrinsic color characteristics. I try to give as much complimentary info on my blog and if that doesnt work it might be time for me to take a closer look! Stonington Grey The bedroom has SE light. I will go and get a sample of the High Reflective White and see how that looks. What are good kitchen colors for this scenario? May I ask which colour this is? Heres my advise of what to do when youre trying to decide what the best color for your home is. In this next photo, look at how much green Mount Saint Anne picks up, compared to how it looks in the previous photo. Do you think Gentle Cream or Creamy would pull less yellow than this? Munsell and CIE LCh are two separate color spaces. While I dont have photos of this one yet, Lullaby is a GORGEOUS colour that leans MORE on blue and a bit less on gray compared to the others. I I know they are different but i am open to suggestions. If you dont know where to begin, start with any items that wont be changing like large furniture pieces, flooring, or any other permanent features in the area to be painted. ~Kylie. Any of them worth it? It is warmer than Accessible Beige and if you are finding that just too drab, then this is probably the next best thing! Ill see if it works. YOu said to scroll all the way to the bottom to see YOUR favorite colors with photo. How do I find a chart of hue, value, chroma and LRV information for paint colors. The thing to remember with blue-gray is that its rarely just blue-gray. Stardew has an LRV of 43, putting it somewhere between the light-medium and medium depths. Please keep the wonderful (witty) information coming. Whether youre a beginner or well-versed in the colour world, these fun online courses will take your colour education to the NEXT LEVEL! The other color I kind of like is BM Chantilly but just not sure if its the right tone. I had my husband come out here and the living room to check. ???? Other. If I had to put my money on a non drab/dingy white, it would probably be SW Pure White. Kindly, I am a BIG fan of Caribbean Teal. With any paint color, always try a sample first. Get your own digital color dollop of November Rain 2142-60. In this quick Burst of Color we discuss two collections of colors from Ben Moore, Classic Colors & Color Preview. Which white colour for trim would you recommend for Colorado Gray in a south facing room ? Agreeable Gray is tricky for east and west. Behr doesnt guarantee this coverage in other brands of paint. Yes, that explanation helps a lot, thank you! The bathroom area have a big half moon window SE and the west room, which is a separate room have a small East window. On a side note, did you know that the photos on my blog are 100% powered by my Online Colour Consulting clients? Seems like it may be good because it has some warmth to it? Change Color. Neutral. It is fine in there but now so love that Carribean teal. Paris Rain. This is also why I might not ALWAYS have photos of just the colour I want to tell you about, but will add them as they come in. I am so glad I found your site this morning! Hi Kylie, Can you please recommend a gray blue that will compliment smokey taupe painted furniture? I love it, and it was just exactly what I was picturing in my head. Thank You so much, Hollie. It's a perfectly nice color, and it certainly has it's place - but not as Color of the Year. There are 16 different colors in the Benjamin Moore paint tinting machines. 2142-50. Between those 2 colors, what do you recommend?? I want you to check out SAMPLIZE. Youll also want to make sure that your interior lighting is sufficient to help balance those gray shades off a bit. Do you feel our choices may work out? We are building an East facing lake house with lots of light (basically all windows on east side). And then the 8.17Y you calculate? I liked BM Gray Crisp from your list, is this similar to SW Comfort Gray? Sorry to harp but why cant you put the paint color codes on your swatch graphics!? Oh, you dont get off that easy theres a whole NOTHER side to choosing the best colour for your room your interior finishings. Land of Color reader, Hollie, had a question about Benjamin Moores Paris Rain 1501. The main difference is that it has CONSIDERABLY more green in it. Do you want to learn more about colour, either for your own home or your clients homes? Get your own digital color dollop of Paris Rain 1501. The interior of your room adds a whole DIFFERENT set of rules, but there is only SO much I can do with a blog post! In the morning the green-blue of it will be soft and soothing. This 5 part series with amazing tips and tricks will be delivered FREE to your inbox! Thank You so much, Hollie Alabaster is GREAT, but Simply White is more of a clean and bright warm colour. Copyright 2022 The Land of Color Enterprises. Thats Benjamin Moore Sea Star, a blue-green blend shes a BEAUTY! I am thinking of using grant beige for my east facing master bedroom. Hi KylieIm assuming Stella is your sweet pup in the picture posted above? While everyone has jumped on the bandwagon for other, purely subjective methods, Ive been quietly and consistently introducing folks to the science of measuring color as an objective means to solve their color conundrums. Now, lets talk about colour. What I need is a nice, calm, light (not bright) green/gray/blue Sherwin Williams color for a southwest facing small room with one window! But I would expect undertones to be slightly enhanced on a sloped ceiling and am grateful you went away from Light French Gray as the purple really can come up especially with a warm colour like Creamy! Its affordable and fun if youd like to check it out! We had a lot of original wood trim in our old 1920s . Here, youll find hundreds of articles on how to create the home of your dreams. Warm colors will help create balance in a north-facing room. So, what is a girl (or guy) to do now? Or it might at least get you on a better track ;). Just came across your blogs and there is a lot of information. Here, youll find hundreds of articles on how to create the home of your dreams. I used BM Windham cream. Hands-down, my FAAAVE blue-gray blend. We renovated kitchen with white/gray cabinets. Bookcases painted with Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee paint color, Kitchen painted with Benjamin Moore Silver Satin, Benjamin Moore Silver Satin Painted Bathroom, Benjamin Moore Silver Satin Paint in Bedroom, Benjamin Moore Tranquility AF-490 Bathroom, Benjamin Moore Pleasant Valley 696 Living Room, Bedroom Painted with Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments, Benjamin Moore Gray Cashmere 2138-60 Living Room, Living Room Painted with Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17, Benjamin Moore Vanilla Milkshake 2141-70 Coastal Living Room, Dining Room with Benjamin Moore Classic Gray, Benjamin Moore Vale Mist 1494 Paint color in a Bedroom, Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage 2142-50 Bathroom. As you can see in the cozy kitchen above, the Swiss Coffee cabinets look beautiful with stainless steel appliances and marble countertops. I think that all black wouldve weighed too much for me and i love dark colours. Sage colors have undertones-fail to see these undertones and you're likely left with a paint . What is the color in the very first pic of this post with the round black mirror? Quick question, the Gray 2121-10 (totally agree with your rant!) I love this post and your others about N-W-E-and South facing rooms. Ancient Oak. We tried Agreeable Grey but it looked SO washed out in the strong East sun. I DO love Grant Beige, its got a tan thing going on, rather than the typical yellow/orange that youd see in a lot of beiges. Learn how your comment data is processed. I think that psychologically, a lot of us are looking for calm. Thanks so much for this article! Ive received MANY questions from readers wondering which paint colours were best for their east and west-facing rooms. And while Network Grays blue undertone can lean JUST slightly into green, it can also wink the other way, especially if you have north-facing light. Open floor plan, so Im painting family room, kitchen, hallways, entryway and dining room. Benjamin Moore Seattle Mist is a cool gray thats reminiscent of a gentle morning rain. I love your articles and after spending $30 in paint samples that now may not work I am a little frustrated. And while these are ALL COLD COLOURS, you can definitely adjust the type of blue you see by choosing which way it leans! If you want to learn more about Lullaby, read its FULL COLOUR REVIEW! The warm vs. cool trick Do you have gray walls and want to warm things up a little? First of all, this is a very light color. I love stone houses. With regard to LRV, Creamy is 81 and Gentle Cream is 72, so theres a reasonable difference between the 2! Revere Pester It will fall a bit cooler (its a greige that leans greige), but as long as you have some decent light it might strike your fancy? If that doesnt work it might be time for an e-design consult so that I can take everything into account that I need to ie: furniture/products/etc If that interests you, its affordable and fun! I lean the most toward Agreeable, but that being said, if you have north/east without good light, you might find it too drab. Maybe put it on the ceiling instead? I'll also be sharing some favorite warm neutrals, coastal colors, blues, and more in case you want to see some different ones. 1. What Are The Best Paint Colours for Your Front Door? Weve tried a few other paint samples but so far we have a big painted sample of Anew Grey (LRV 47) as hubby had it in last house, but house was much bigger..so we wonder if Anew might look too dark/heavy when its not getting full sun. Im sorry you dont find the free information I put there up to your standards! Can't wait to see what you do! I have to be nice to the kitchen for now. Hi Rachel! Its a medium-toned mix of blue-green with a touch of gray to calm it down. PLEASE take the time to improve the lighting in your room as this will make ALL of the difference in the world read tips on how to do that here. For the rest of you, Im working on a blog post SPECIFIC to this topic stay tuned! I think it could be a nice shift for you . They look one color in one wall and another completely different color in another wall. For full disclosure go here: Disclosure and Policies. Hi Kylie ~ I am desperate. Your understanding of how colors are made and act in different situations is seriously a gift, and I havent found information this useful anywhere else. Green. Because they are a total and complete bugger. I think that the 104 comes from Easyrbg. And it does lean into green, not drastically, but enough to be slightly noticeable. Thank you for visiting! Purple. Your expertise amazes me. If you still havent read up on LRV TWO SLAPS WITH A WET NOODLE (, Jubilee has quite a lot of colour in it. Photo courtesy of Coastal Living. You'll find lots of ways to achieve this with diy and decorating ideas here on my site. You will need good interior lighting to bring it to life in the afternoon! Do you have a favorite cool neutral color? Because it is a very deep gray, it is bold, versatile and luxurious. The warmth comes from its neutral color, as yellow blends well with more vibrant colors without detracting . You might find it a bit more dull in the afternoon, but it should still hold a bit of warmth. Any colour can change its tune (or tone) based on the exposure of the room, which goes back to one of my most POPULAR blog posts North, East, South, West: Which Paint Colours is the Best? it's considered a soft, light warm gray paint color. ~ Angie. There is really so much to consider when choosing a colour, especially exposure and interior finishes. Network Gray is a popular gray with a blue undertone. Gibraltar Cliffs is a gorgeous, stormy blend of blue and gray with a decent green backdrop. While Farrow and Ball offers a gorgeous selection of blues, this blog post is dedicated to Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams top shades. Lots of criticism Niko. HOpe that helps Steph! Red. Vale Mist is a soft silvered sage green paint color that evokes tranquility. Gibraltar Cliffs is a gorgeous, stormy blend of blue and gray with a decent green backdrop. I have poured over all this advise for hours and am ready to move. I may make a small commission on products purchased with my link, but your price does not change. Why would you consider Creamy to be borderline in an east facing room? Just keep in mind, the more neutral your paint colour is (the less colour it has in it and the more beige-gray it looks) the drabber it might look at the shaded time of day. Warm colours can help to balance out the gray-flat light. Which of the 4 BM colors do you recommend? OC-46. I am learning so much from you! Black is ABSOLUTELY on trend, and I dont see it going anywhere anytime soon. Do you think Creamy or Ballet White is better for a living room area with North and West windows? What would you suggest? THE BEST BLUE-GRAY PAINT COLOURS. But! I really like your blog and you are really good with colors. Can be slightly enhanced, but will look more or less like youd expect. I tried it out in part of our downstairs hall.dull and drab. Thank you for visiting! Also I have no direct sunlight (recessed front door faces north-north east) so everything I try in the blue green greys look, well, grey. DO BEIGE & GRAY GO TOGETHER? The paint color in our foyer, hallways and stairwell to the basement is November Rain by Benjamin Moore. Ended up choosing natural tan. Could not find the anywhere. Hi Heather, well I would lean toward Creamy as it is a bit more of a fresh look, but even it will soften with that gray light! Otherwise Im 100% guessing at your flooring/exposures/lighting/countertops/etc https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ Or maybe you just need to hit up a gray, say Big Chill??? Btw i love your sense of humor. Perfect for a timeless kitchen. I looked at SW Twilight Gray, Mindful Gray and Useful Gray, but now Im worried they will be too muddy. I have indeed invited Ms.Merlot to join me while I read the information you provided about color. I do try to give as much good info as I can on my blog and if that doesnt work, it might be time for a closer look! I thought repose gray might work throughout but my husband prefers to bring in more color with mindful gray. Youd be surprised at the colors the make up your white and neutral paints. I have looked at SW Tinsmith and BM Stonington Grey but also really like SW Zircon and wonder how this colour compares to those. Our kitchen cabinets our Espresso color and unfortunately we have a dark black counter top. November Rain, Benjamin Moore. Hey Kylie..I totally love your blog. 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! I love Agreeable Gray and it does depend on HOW much light you get too as the more light is the merrier!