Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (Baby Fawn): Undertones, LRV, & Best Uses
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray. While its name might have you thinking it’s out of style, don’t be fooled – never judge a book by its cover, a wine by its label, or a color by its name.
This flexible warm neutral has been kickin’ it for years on interior walls, especially in open-concept spaces or whole homes. It also shows up on exteriors and cabinets.
This fab shade is undoubtedly one of my top 10 neutral paint colors and one that I refer to ALL THE TIME in my Online Paint Color Consulting. Why? Let’s take a look…
FUN FACT: All the photos in my blog are from my Online Color Consulting clients, readers, and friends— because real homes deserve to be celebrated (dirty laundry and all!) While not magazine-perfect, they’re packed with ideas and proven color choices to help you create a home you’ll love.
Updated with fresh content and images for 2026.
IS EDGECOMB GRAY WARM OR COOL?
Edgecomb Gray HC-173 (also known as Baby Fawn OC-15) is a warm neutral paint color, nestled snugly in the bosom of beige and gray.
Is it gray, beige, taupe, or greige?
Because it isn’t in the warm beige or cool gray world, it’s a greige-taupe. What do I mean by greige-taupe? Well, some neutrals like this commit to their green or purple-pink undertones, and it’s easier to put them in a group. Edgecomb Gray isn’t easy…in a good way. We’ll get into its undertones shortly, so you can understand why.
Edgecomb Gray is perfect for creating a soft, warm, and organic look that’s extremely versatile when paired with other colors.
Like many greige-taupe paint colors, Edgecomb Gray can shift in appearance throughout the day, depending on exposure, interior lighting, and surrounding finishes.
If you have a room with north-facing light, Edgecomb Gray might lean a wink more into its gray base. It can lean a touch warmer in south-facing or warm afternoon western sunshine, even looking slightly beige.
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WHAT’S EDGECOMB GRAY’S LRV?
The LRV of Edgecomb Gray is 63.09. This means it isn’t a typical light and fresh color, but it’s certainly lighter than some other popular greige and taupe paint colors.
With this LRV, is Edgecomb too dark for a dark hallway or room?
It can be. Because Edgecomb Gray is neutral, without enough light to support it, it can look a touch dingy in dark rooms, hallways, and basements. On the other hand, with an LRV of 63.09, Edgecomb Gray holds up well in considerably bright rooms without washing out, unlike some colors in the higher LRV ranges.
While the trim in the above photo is just a wink too creamy for Edgecomb Gray, my clients didn’t want to paint their trim. We darkened E.G. by 25% to make it happen.
Sometimes, you’ve gotta work with what you’ve got, and luckily, we managed to squeeze Edgecomb Gray in.
However, in most cases, Edgecomb Gray is too muted and soft to be paired with cream cabinets—they’ll clash hard (read more here about how to pair paint colors with cream cabinets and trim).
Not sure what LRV (Light Reflectance Value) is? Read here…The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Paint Color: LRV
WHAT ARE EDGECOMB GRAY’S UNDERTONES?
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is one of the most neutral greige/taupe paint colors, thanks to its minimal undertones. While it lives in the yellow family, your walls won’t look ‘yellow’ – it’s too neutral for that.
Most greiges take on a green undertone, whereas taupes can favor a violet-pink undertone. Edgecomb Gray easily winks at either.
This lack of a real commitment to undertones means Edgecomb Gray can change its appearance depending on its surroundings and your perception of it. In the right (or wrong) lighting conditions, it can appear ‘slightly’ green (more common) or ‘slightly’ pink. This is why sampling it alongside your finishes and at different times of day is so important.
Edgecomb Gray’s minimal undertones and moderate depth (LRV) are 2 things that make it a great place to start, especially for homeowners who are new to the painting world and unsure what will work.
WILL IT LOOK GRAY OR BEIGE?
Again, a lot comes down to perception. Depending on the exposure of a room, interior lighting, surrounding finishes, and perception, Edgecomb Gray can appear a bit beige, especially when paired with gray or cooler finishes.
On the other hand, for those who love warmer shades, Edgecomb Gray can come off a bit too gray and not warm enough.
I wouldn’t say it comes off GRAY, but it can be a far cry from beige for many. This is what makes it a great happy medium for many. Like the Late Great Goldilocks once said, ‘Not too warm…not too cold…mmmmm, just right’.
Compare it to a few of these grays to see how far it sits from that world…
WALL COLOR: BM Edgecomb Gray | SW Agreeable Gray | BM Stonington Gray | SW On the Rocks | SW Light French Gray
If you’re concerned that Edgecomb Gray looks too beige or warm, consider grabbing a sample of Benjamin Moore’s Manchester Tan to see how lovely and balanced it is.
Edgecomb Gray 25% lighter
If you’re sampling Edgecomb Gray and notice a strong undertone, there could be a few reasons.
- Your exposure, especially afternoon western sunshine.
- You have a lot of green nearby. Green and red (the origin of pink) are opposite, so they enhance each other. And while Edgecomb Gray doesn’t cater to much pink, put it next to something super green, and it could SEEM like it does.
- You have cream nearby (i.e., your existing paint color) or white trim that’s warmer than average. Colors will enhance each other, and any yellow could make Edgecomb Gray look surprisingly pink.
IS EDGECOMB GRAY THE LIGHT VERSION OF REVERE PEWTER?
Nope, they’re different colors. Just because colors sit above or below each other on a color strip doesn’t mean they’re directly related. They can be SIMILAR but can easily have different undertones.
It’s like when people see my redheaded friend and me walking together; they assume we’re related because we look similar and walk close together (and are so darn cute, wink wink). Long story loooong, we’re not related, and neither are Edgecomb Gray and Revere Pewter.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter: IMAGES, Info, & More
EDGECOMB GRAY IN DIFFERENT LIGHTING
In a well-lit space, Edgecomb Gray will look lighter and brighter as the natural light bounces off it (as any color will when given light). This will create a low-contrast look with white trim. However, in a room with average lighting (below), Edgecomb settles at its very best.
If you have a very bright room or wall, you can expect Edgecomb Gray to wash out a lot, but the color and contrast will return once the direct light softens.
On the other hand, if you have a dark or low-light space, Edgecomb Gray will lean a bit darker, which can also make it look slightly warmer. Please note that in some low-light situations, it may appear drab.
In the next photo, notice how Edgecomb Gray looks on the lower parts of the staircase compared to the higher parts…
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Before, this entryway looked heavy with the dark wood trims, doors, railings, and gray walls…
Edgecomb Gray and Benjamin Moore White Dove update this foyer while allowing for some charm and contrast with black accents…
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Notice how well it complements the taupe carpet and wood flooring, setting a neutral stage for the rest of the home to play with.
WHAT’S A LIGHTER VERSION OF EDGECOMB GRAY?
There is no technical ‘lighter version’ of Edgecomb Gray. While Benjamin Moore’s Winds Breath is equally non-committal regarding undertones, it can look creamier than Edgecomb Gray (because it’s lighter).
WALL COLOR: Edgecomb Gray | LEFT: 25% lighter | RIGHT: 50% LIGHTER
Your best shot at a lighter version of Edgecomb Gray is to ask your paint store technician to make a sample pot 25-50% lighter.
The undertones CAN shift when lightening a color (especially at 50%), but at least you’re working with similar bones.
MORE OF BM EDGECOMB GRAY LIGHTENED…
In my MAD quest for the perfect paint color for my home, I decided to play around with Edgecomb Gray and lightened it by 75%. This is not for the faint of heart!
While lightening a color by 25% is a subtle shift, 50% results in a noticeable change, and 75%, well, it’s a whole different ball game.
Most people find Edgecomb at 50% a bit easier to manage…
The pure magic of this color is that its undertones shift throughout the day, and I’ve yet to see a version of it that I don’t love, whether day or night.
Here’s another great sampling example…
At 75% lighter, Edgecomb Gray is definitely in the off-white range, as shown below. In the upper hallway, it’s easier to see the contrast with the trim (and all of the love notes I have on my daughter’s doors).
Let’s revisit Edgecomb Gray, lightened by 25% in my Online Color Consulting client’s hallway…
WHERE EDGECOMB GRAY DOES (& DOESN’T) DO ITS BEST WORK
When it comes to popularity, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is definitely near the top of the list for a variety of surfaces. However, this doesn’t mean it’s a no-brainer. Let’s look at a few general ‘best’ areas, then hone in on a few specifics…
- As a whole home paint color, or for a single room or open-concept space
- On the exterior of a home
- In rooms with adequate natural lighting
ON KITCHEN CABINETS…
Edgecomb Gray could be a good choice for cabinets if it suits the backsplash and countertop it’s paired with, especially since current trends favor warm, neutral, off-white, and light cabinets.
Edgecomb Gray settles nicely on cabinets if you have a dark kitchen
The tricky thing is that, with a reasonable amount of lighting, Edgecomb Gray often looks a bit lighter and warmer than expected on cabinets.
Sample and compare other colors carefully!
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ON WALLS…
Edgecomb Gray is a hugely popular choice for single rooms and entire homes, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. With warmer trends, you can expect more colors like Edgecomb Gray to show up at the party with tassels on and not much else. That said, many are leaning into even warmer neutrals.
REVIEWS: Sherwin Williams Modern Gray | Egret White
ON THE EXTERIOR OF A HOME…
Edgecomb Gray can be a beautiful exterior paint color if it suits the stone, brick, or roof it’s paired with. However, just as with cabinets, expect it to look LIGHTER and WARMER than expected.
5 Easy Steps to Picking Your Exterior Paint Colors
Here’s Edgecomb Gray on a front door with a gorgeous brick exterior…
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DOES IT GO WITH CREAM CABINETS OR TRIM?
That’s a hard no. Edgecomb Gray doesn’t have what it takes to satisfy the specific needs of the average cream-colored cabinet or trim. If you need help, I have a blog post on the best paint colors with cream cabinets and trims for you to check out.
My next Online Color Consulting client came to me hoping for a new color for her walls (as Edgecomb Gray wasn’t working)…
The challenge is that the cabinets are too cream for Edgecomb Gray. Even the stone fireplace and carpet aren’t happy with the degree of yellow in these cream cabinets. Instead, I came up with a new plan for her (and can’t wait to see the after photos)!
Regardless, it goes to show how Edgecomb Gray isn’t BFF’S with cream cabinets and trims
In this next home, the trim and doors are getting painted a more timeless shade of white, but shows how Edgecomb Gray (and other, similar neutrals) don’t work…
Edgecomb Gray is on the bottom and is lightened by 25%. Even at full strength, it’s a hard no.
DOES IT GO WITH WOOD CABINETS & TRIMS?
Edgecomb Gray can be beautiful with a wide range of wood stains, whether on your cabinets, trims, flooring, or furniture.
I might just be careful when pairing it with woods with a strong red undertone. This next image is my client’s BEFORE photo, and you can see how it sits a bit off/murky with the red hue of the flooring…
WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM WITH EDGECOMB GRAY?
I’m partial to two Benjamin Moore whites:
- Benjamin Moore White Dove, a soft, warm shade of white
- Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, which is a brighter white, offering a cleaner contrast with Edgecomb Gray
If you have a bright room, the increased contrast with Chantilly Lace could help you see the color on the walls more when it’s most washed out. HOWEVER, one of my favorite whites with Edgecomb Gray is Sherwin Williams Pure White.
Before, this entryway looked heavy and drab with its gold-inspired walls…
After, Edgecomb Gray (with Sherwin Williams Pure White trim) adds a fresher, brighter face to this beautiful home…
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WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO EDGECOMB GRAY?
I have many clients who LOVE Edgecomb Gray but want it in Sherwin William’s paint—no such luck, Chuck.
Every paint color has nuances based on the foundation it’s built with—different paint companies use different foundations. This doesn’t mean you can’t get the same color, but you can’t even get a perfect color match.
However, some colors pick up what Edgecomb Gray is throwing down regarding INTENTIONS (being a flexible, warm neutral), just with a little twist.
EDGECOMB GRAY VS. BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER
As mentioned earlier, while these two colors may sit next to each other in the fan deck, this doesn’t mean they’re related. However, being equally as beautiful, they often vie for the same project!
Starting with depth, Edgecomb Gray’s LRV of 63.09 is a good dose lighter than Revere Pewter’s LRV of 55.05. This lower LRV means Revere Pewter falls toward the darker end of the light range.
Revere Pewter is also grayer, coming in more like a muddy, earth-toned, warm gray-greige.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter: IMAGES, Info, & More
EDGECOMB GRAY VS. BENJAMIN MOORE CEDAR KEY
If Edgecomb Gray falls a bit flat for you, you might love the added, taupe-based warmth of Cedar Key.
Cedar Key has an LRV of 61.03, making it slightly darker than Edgecomb Gray but still comparable.
BM Cedar Key | BM Edgecomb Gray | BM Pale Oak | BM Sea Pearl
BTW, in the above photo, this shows how Edgecomb Gray CAN look a bit pinkish at times – crazy, eh?!
WHICH SHERWIN WILLIAMS COLORS ARE SIMILAR?
If you need a good alternative to Edgecomb Gray, Sherwin Williams has some gorgeous options. Of course, there’s no exact match – that’s not how it works, but there are a few shades with similar intentions, including…
- Sherwin Williams Modern Gray. This is the best comparison if you need to switch brands.
- For a bit more depth and warmth, Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige is interesting. I wonder how they’d compare if Accessible Beige were mixed 25% lighter…
- While it’s lighter and grayer, I love Sherwin Williams Egret White for a slightly different approach to the subtle, neutral world.
Here’s a good shot of Egret White in action…
WHAT PAINT COLORS GO WITH EDGECOMB GRAY?
While it depends on what you’re using them for (cabinets, adjoining room, accent wall, etc.), there are a bunch of colors that look good in a palette with Edgecomb…
- WARM OFF-WHITES: subtle and muted warm off-white paint colors
- GRAY-BLUES: grays that are slightly darker with a blue, green, or blue-green undertone
- greige paint colors that are darker than Edgecomb Gray (at least 10 LRV points darker is a good place to start).
- WHITES: a range of soft and bright white paint colors
- GREIGES: Light to medium (or even darker) greiges can be beautiful with E. Gray, so long as they’re darker than it is
WHAT ACCENT COLORS GO WITH EDGECOMB GRAY?
Edgecomb Gray is a great partner to so many gorgeous shades, including…
- STORMY GRAY-BLUE-GREENS: mid-toned or darker blue-green-gray blends can be gorgeous accents, either on walls, doors, or home decor
- DARK EARTHY GREENS: darker, earthy green paint colors are my favorite pairings with E. Gray
- DARK GRAY-GREENS: considerably darker grays with a green undertone can be complementary, creating an organic palette
- DARK GREIGE: Please, check out a range of dark greiges as they can be STUNNING partners
PROS & CONS: SUMMARY OF EDGECOMB GRAY
While the above blog post gives you the full details on this top-selling neutral from Benjamin Moore, let’s hit the basics…
- Edgecomb has very little commitment to undertone, making it quite flexible.
- Because of this lack of commitment, if your finishes lean considerably pink, it could look a touch green (minor) in comparison.
- On the other hand, if your finishes lean greener, they could appear a shade pink in comparison (minor)—this happens with colors that have minimal undertone allegiance.
- Edgecomb Gray’s LRV of 63 makes it a great choice for walls in a room with an average (or higher) amount of light.
- If your room is dark or low-light, Edgecomb Gray can look a bit dingy.
- It looks great with a wide range of wood stains and finishes, including cabinets, trims, and floors.
- Suits the average slightly bright or slightly warm white paint color for trims and cabinets.
- It’s a great color for resale as it has a ton of mass appeal.
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Would Edgecomb gray pair well with SW Pure white? I love all your videos!!
Oh you BET it would!
HI Kylie I literally don’t read any color posts anymore other than yours!! So helpful(and funny)…thank you for doing what you do! I recently purchased my grandmother’s 3600 sq ft home, and am redoing it for my son to live in. I really wanted something beigish and thought it would be accessible beige, but it’s WAY darker in that house than it is in mine. I tried Pale Oak, Balboa Mist, and Modern Gray…ALL look lavender in my North facing rooms. Pale Oak looks great in some of my lower light/smaller rooms, but I can’t stomach the lavender in those North rooms. So that led me to Edgecomb. And it is a winner winner chicken dinner in most places, but seems too dark in the rooms that like Pale Oak. So my questions is….do you think i would be ok working between the two colors in the different rooms?? Also my trim is Alabaster in the whole house…I don’t want it to look yellow in comparison?? I should have hired you weeks ago, now I am under the gun. That’s worth at least 3 slaps with a wet noodle I’m sure!!! LOL Seriously, if you have a moment to respond, any input is much appreciated. Thank you from Louisiana!
Oooo Rebecca, you’re speakin’ ma language! I love it :). Okay, so the Alabaster DOES make it trickier to do what you want as it is a warmer yellow base white. Edgecomb Gray is STUNNING and sometimes, when we need to accommodate a variety of existing finishes we have to find that balance. HOWEVER, you could check out Creamy…which isn’t beige, but it’s pretty in a palette with Alabaster and Edgecomb. I also love White Duck, as long as it doesn’t make Alabaster look a touch too yellow in comparison 🙂
Am I imagining things, or has your assessment of EG shifted recently? I don’t remember you calling it taupe before or mentioning pink undertones. 😉 I have found that I like it better in the evening under 3000 light versus 2700. Thanks for the recent post on lighting!
Amy. You might be my FAVOURITE PERSON EVERRRRRRR! You’re right! So, I used to keep things a bit more generic and straight-forward, but lately, I’ve been trying to tweak things a bit, adjusting explanations so that in the BIG picture things make sense – THANK YOU for noticing! And the interesting thing is, EG is like RIGHT on the brink, it’s easily called both (whereas some greiges and taupes are so DEFINITELY different). Seriously, this made my day!
Ha! Well, if you want to gush over me, I won’t protest. 😉 I have to admit that if you had called this color “taupe” in the posts I had read before making my color selection, I would have run away from it because I have both orange-toned wood, rust and green-toned tile floors, and I live on a hill with lots of Ponderosa pines outside the windows of my Pacific Northwest home. I’ve been surprised by how changing to eggshell finish (as opposed to the matte which read so much more pink) and attending to the light shining on it has really neutralized/eliminated my sense of the pink, which was, indeed, making me “twitchy” (to use a phrase I’ve heard from a favorite color consultant).
Actually, quick question to accompany your reassessment–you obviously like Edgecomb and Urbane Bronze together since you’ve used them in your own home, but do you think that the green undertones in Urbane Bronze “activate” the pink undertones in Edgecomb if there are other warm tones in the room?
Hello. Excellent review. I have Edgecomb in my bedrooms and living room dining room. I want to do another beige/griege colour for my entry that is a tad darker and do not want Revere Pewter but more of a clay beige colour and thought Manchester Tan but not sure if that would work. Do you have any suggestion of a colour that would work and look good with Edgecomb. Thank you.
Hi Kylie, I so enjoy your blogs and videos. I have SW Divine White on my trim and cabinets and Kilim Beige on my walls (so over Kilim at this point) wondering if Edgecomb will work with the divine white trim? My floors are a dark wood with hint of pinkish red undertone. I get tones of natural light and my living area and kitchen are both two story with dark wood beams much like my floors.
Hi Jody! Divine White is a tough one, but I’m sorry, Edgecomb Gray won’t make the cut!
Hi Kylie, your blog on EG has been fascinating to read. What do you think about pairing Venetian Gold/Santa Cecelia countertops with Edgecomb Gray painted cabinets? (currently White Dove). Would it update the look of the kitchen?
Ooo, I would worry about Edgecomb just not connecting enough with the colours in the countertop 🙂
Hi Kylie, do you have a wall color suggesion with Venetian Gold/Santa Cecelia countertops? I have creamy white cabinets (leaning yellow) in our bathroom and have tried Edgecomb gray but it’s looking a little pink, probably because of our oak trim. I have BM ballet white and BM gray mist also on the walls and these seem to work but room is north facing so it’s hard to judge with minimal sunlight. Am I on the right track or completely off? Love your blog!
Hi Kylie! Thank you for this in-depth analysis of Edgecomb Gray! I really want to paint my walls and trim with a creamy, neutral white and then paint my doors with a deeper color. I love the color of the door at the top of the stairs in your photo at https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Living-room-tall-ceiling-vaulted-Benjamin-Moore-Edgecomb-Gray-best-greige-and-White-Dove.-Sherwin-Urbane-Bronze-painted-stair-railing.-Kylie-M-Interiors-Edesign-DIY-Decorating-color-ideas-3.jpg. What color was used there? Thank you so much!
Thank you! That’s BM Revere Pewter darkened by 50% 🙂
Hi Kylie,
I was wondering if Iron Ore would look good with Edgecomb gray? I’m thinking about painting a door Iron Ore and an adjacent room EG and to tie it all is white dove.
I’d like to make a statement with the door but I don’t see mentions to near black paint color so not sure if it’s because it’s not a good looking combo.
DEFINITELY, 1000% 🙂
My mom is painting her new home with Edgecomb gray. The existing trim is SW Bright White. Do you have any opinion on leaving the trim as is while adding Edgecomb gray to the walls in her SW exposure? Struggle is her countertops have a carrerra look with white subway backsplash, warm medium brown maple cabinets. White Dove? Chantilly Lace? Oh my!
Ceiling Bright White is a pretty darn cool white, I would change it, as Edgecomb does prefer a cleaner or softer approach. Chantilly Lace can look lovely or something like Sherwin Williams High Reflective White!
Hi Kylie,
First off, I love your work… all of it. Thank you for all the effort you put into it. It is soo helpful.
We’re building our home and my kitchen is open concept, opening up into the family room (think long rectangular room with kitchen on one end and family room on the other). The entire room has lots of natural light and enjoys south east sun exposure for most of the day (no direct sunlight).
I have picked BM Edgecomb Grey glazed for the kitchen cabinets and BM Newburyport Blue glazed for the kitchen island. I originally wanted Edgecomb Grey at full strenght on the walls and then thought about lightened / darkened to 25-50% but now i’m second guessing myself again. I’m exploring BM Dove Wing (Lighter) or BM Pashmina (darker) for the walls. The wall colour will end up run through the entire main floor because i dont have door jambs to end the wall colour and i have an open to above Foyer so it will flow to the loft area & hallway upstairs.
P.S. I tend to enjoy muted/neutral colours on walls and pops of accent colours in my decor.
I would truly appreciate your take on this.
Thank you.
Hey Venessa! It’s so hard to say without seeing the WHOLE space. I’ll say that my general thoughts are that as much as ai LOVE PASHMINA, it’s a commitment to depth on the walls (it would be great on CABINETS with Edgecomb Gray walls!). I lean much more into Dove Wing, or even more so, White Dove! OR, if youy want to go lighter, try Edgecomb Gray 50%, see how that looks! It’s hard to say as the glazing can change EG a bit, but those are my first thoughts:).
Hi Kylie,
I always enjoy your blogs. I had a color e-consult a couple of years ago for my split level home. when I remodeled I chose Edgecomb Gray for the entire living/dining/kitchen areas. Now would like to make my king wall an accent wall. I know the suggestions from BM website, but wondering if you have any favorite accent colors for Edgecomb Gray?
Thanks, Suzanne
Hello. I can see I’m very late to this party but we are remodeling the kitchen again. I’m wondering if two tone cabinets are still a thing or if they are on their way out and if so, would you Edgecomb on the lowers l same as wall paint and white dove on uppers and trim. Thank you.
Hi Mindi, two-tone cabinets can work, it just depends on the kitchen itself – to which I can’t answer without seeing your layout, finishes, and lighting. Now, Edgecomb and White Dove is a super muted, subtle combo and they’re LOVELY together, but I have two concerns 1. there’s not a ton of contrast between the two (you could try Edgecomb 25% darker or even 50% darker) and b) this combo will make it VERY HARD to pick a wall color. Your walls will HAVE to be White Dove or a color that’s at least a tone darker than Edgecomb Gray 🙂
Hi Kylie, thank you for all the great articles and videos you have made available to all. They have been a huge help in more than one project. My question for you today; in our east facing, lots of natural light kitchen we are planning to have the cabinets painted in White Dove, walls Edgecomb Gray. Trim and ceilings throughout the house are in White Dove. We would like to paint the cabinets on the kitchen island a shade of black. Is there a warm black you would steer us towards?
You’re most welcome! So, from the sounds of it, Iron Ore could be a win. It’s really the BEST soft black. I mean, I wouldn’t say it’s overly WARM, but as soon as a black is warm, you risk purple or brown. Iron Ore has softness, but it’s undertone tends to favor green. Once in a blue moon (literally), I see a wink of blue, but it’s quite rare. From there, the next actual WARM black would be something like Night Horizon. now you do you, boo, but it can pick up some violet-brown. But if it suits your finishes, maybe it’s great!
BTW, if you change your mind about black, the first color that hit my brain with this palette is Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze, which is a dark greige with a lovely green undertone! I have White Dove walls/trim (and for a while, had a lightened Edgecomb Gray on my walls) and have Urbane Bronze on my island and stair railings! Either way, I would love to see how it all turns out!
Really appreciate your thorough reviews! Looking at Edgecomb Gray to update our walls throughout the home. Revere Pewter and Agreeable Grey pull blue and trying to find a soft grey or beige to work throughout the home. Trim, doors, blinds are SW Vanillin. I know you mentioned in one photo above the clients trim was almost to warm- do you think Vanillin will work? Not sure I’m immediately willing to paint trim, baseboards, and doors but maybe down the road, so would like something that works with Vanillin. Naturual oak wood floors throughout main level and Greige carpet upstairs, home front faces North. A lot of home decor is grey or black.
Hi Kylie,
Great information! My wife and I are deciding between Edgewood and Cedar Key BM. We are painting our upstairs split level and want to do our 12 ft peak wall a Smokey Copper color. The trim and cabinets are a spice color so reds and some orange. Do you think either one of those BM paints would work?
Thanks!
Ryan
Hey Ryan! Of the two, I would lean into Cedar Key as Edgecomb Gray coooould seem a bit too creamy for your palette (even though it’s not really ‘creamy’ at heart).
What wall colors would work well with crown molding that has very obvious pink undertones (which I hate)? please help!
Oh boy, it’s SO hard to say without seeing the actual trim/knowing the color. I would say to generally focus on taupe paint colors, which naturally have violet-pink undertones themselves!
Hi Kylie,
I have just painted our north facing family room Edgecomb gray and love how it looks a warm beige. My question is about trim color. I don’t care for white next to the hardwood floors, which are a yellowish heart pine color. I’m wondering if it would look ok to paint the trim all edgecomb gray, or possibly Cedar key for a little contrast. And would the inner part of the windows then look good painted a lighter color, like soft chamois? Thank you for any advice, I really appreciate it!
Hiya! I totally get that and have a few thoughts…
1. Yes to Edgecomb Gray trim – definitely no to Cedar Key.
2. Get a sample of EG made 25% lighter and 50% lighter – this is more subtle than it sounds and offers a layered, but not-white look. As for the inner part of the windows, if it’s part of the trim, then same as the walls. if it’s just drywall that wraps around from the main wall with no trim, definitely wall color.
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…my eyes roll back in my head, in a blissed way. I painted my hallway 3 times before getting it right (TYVM). It’s now Edgecomb and wraps around on to a living room wall. We chose satin because teenagers, wood stove, farm, etc. It’s amazing how the wall behind the stove can look blushy sometimes, yet most people would not notice that it wasn’t a shade of white (the room is lit mostly west and some north but it’s bright and open. Wisconsin). Dark woods, earthy palette, some greens, Urbane Bronze nearby/touching- before I even discovered you! ;-). I want to paint the rest of my living room FLAT. Still considering a great green but will flat Edgecomb Gray work if the stove wall is satin and the other three walls flat? We want it warmer and not white and but wonder if it will look drab, white or if the flat will behave unpredictably.
Hey Molly! The tricky thing is that the color can shift slightly as you change sheens (sad but true). And did you know that BM has ScuffX paint which is like AMAZEBALLS – it’s so washable. YOu can even get matte finish (which is shinier than ‘traditional’ matte finish, but still not shiny like satin. Is there a chance you could redo the WHOLE ROOM in ScuffX Matte?????
Oh…a green would pull out the blushy in EG I bet.
Hi, Kylie
I recently bought the house with BM Monterey white with Trim, baseboard with wainscoting, doors, crown molding, what do you suggest if I keep these with Monterey white but make house looks new and fresh. I painted my kitchen cabinets to BM Swiss coffee and kitchen wall for edgecomb grey, but I have huge foyer and open hall way in upstairs and also our must bedroom wanted paint fresh color. Monterey white with trim and door looks so outdated, Please give me some suggestions for my foyer and bedroom. I love cliffside grey and Swiss coffee, edgecomb grey, I also tried sample of balboa mist, pale oak too. Thank you!