Asked on Mar 03, 2016
Which gray color would be best with a white trim?
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Gail
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The living room I'm painting has quite a bit of sunlight, and I want to keep the room bright. I painted the trim Whistler White by Benjamin Moore and can't seem to find the right gray that will still keep the room bright but soft! If there is another color that you think will look great, let me know. Any help will be appreciated.
12 answers
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Benjamin Moore's Baby's Breath is a wonderful "warm" light gray. I think it would look fabulous with your white woodwork.
Diana Deiley
on Mar 03, 2016
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If you get lots of light in the room, I'd go a teensy weensy bit bolder...maybe pick a gray that's got a good silver base to it.
KatAych
on Mar 03, 2016
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My suggestion instead of giving you colors is to go to your paint store and look at grays that you think you like. Choose and buy color samples and try them in your home.In my opinion no one can give you ideas when they do not know lighting ,room size etc.. You need to remember grays play very different in homes. they could be green,brown,blue. Choosing paint is truly new own taste.
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 03, 2016
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Dolphin Fin by behr is a nice lighter shade gray with no undertones to it.
Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot
on Mar 03, 2016
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You can check out this article http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/neutrals/decorating-with-gray/#page=1
Tanya L M
on Mar 04, 2016
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So this link - loves to accent, accent with paint. I am sending the link - not to get off the mark - but you might do well with different grays on different walls.
Tanya L M
on Mar 04, 2016
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If you can get past the 1st picture on this link - there are at least 3 stories on gray paint/walls [just keep scrolling] http://aptsinhouston.com/page/6/
Tanya L M
on Mar 04, 2016
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Lastly might try a very light periwinkle on a small accent wall - or even as a block on the wall [where you hang your tv - sort of giving it a frame?] I chose periwinkle with the colors I saw in your photograph - house is yours - you choose.] - hope something helps Ombre?
Tanya L M
on Mar 04, 2016
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We just finished painting our daughter's baby nursery in a soft gray called Green Tint. It really is light gray but, depending on the light, can have blue or green undertones. It is gorgeous and would look amazing with that copper/mirror chest you have in the photo! http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/greentint
Country Design Home
on Mar 04, 2016
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More than likely any gray that is not too light. You need some contrast.
Barb
on Mar 04, 2016
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Grey owl by Benjamin Moore.. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/220817187955654188/
Rustic Owl Treasures
on Mar 05, 2016
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Hi, First of all, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I appreciate all the time people took to help me out. Here is what I finally did.. I was watching a T.V. show called Chronicle which is a Boston based show. Coincidently the show was about problem solvers, one of which was called a "paint whisperer." His store wasn't too far from where I live, so I packed up some of the items from the room that I had as accents and also took some photo's of the room as suggested from this person's T.V. interview. (This guy was amazing. He has a keen eye for color.. I watched him assist other customers before it was my turn….)Within a few minutes he was able to suggest the gray color and explained why . I bought a small sample, went directly home and painted the sample on the wall… I was delighted that it is a perfect gray. It's called Slip AF-605. It has a reddish hue to it and brings out the color of the picture and vases in the room!
Gail
on Mar 07, 2016
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