Benjamin Moore’s 8 Best Light Gray Paint Colors I Recommend
Regardless of trends, light gray paint colors are always in demand. But with various depths, temperatures, and undertones, it can be challenging to find the perfect shade.
Thank goodness you have me (just joking…kind of). Seriously, though, once you understand how a paint color might appear on your walls or cabinets, it’s so much easier to make a confident choice.
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Whether for your walls, cabinets, trims, or exterior, we’re taking a look at my most recommended light gray paint colors – colors that have proven time and again to hit ye ole happy place (your hubby’s been trying to do that for years).
But first, let’s talk bidness…
COLOR BASICS
LRV: LRV is Light Reflectance Value. I’ll refer to each paint color’s LRV below. This more or less gives you an idea of how light a color is (if you want to learn more: LRV: A Color Expert’s Guide).
UNDERTONES: A color might have certain readings (color-science), but that doesn’t always relate to how it might appear on your walls. I focus on the homeowner-friendly concept of undertones, or a color’s natural bias – the way it might lean. It’s important to note that this easily changes based on your room’s exposure, lighting, finishes, etc.
GRAY VS. GREIGE-TAUPE: Some of these colors are gray, others lean into greige-taupe – some of it comes down to perception. I’m including warmer shades, as they might SEEM gray to you.
Now, it’s time to giddy-up Sparklefarts, we’ve got some color chaos to spread…
1. BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER HC-172
Revere Pewter is by far my most recommended gray paint color. With its LRV of 55.05, it’s in the light range, but on the heavy end of it – winking discretely at light-medium. This means it’s got a little more meat on its bones. It’s not fresh and icy, it’s moody, dirty, and a bit unpredictable (sounds a bit like me).
As for undertones, Revere Pewter leans blue or purple once in a while, but you’re FAR more likely to see it lean green, whether on your walls, cabinets, or exterior.
Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
WHERE REVERE PEWTER WORKS BEST (& DOESN’T)
- Revere Pewter is fabulous for single rooms and open-concept spaces.
- While some do it anyway, it can be a bit much on a whole-home basis.
- It’s gorgeous on kitchen cabinets, interior doors, and trim.
- It’s a beautiful exterior paint color, just expect it to look a bit warmer than you’d think.
- Be careful in dark rooms, as it’s a bit too muddy and murky to stand up.
Revere Pewter was darkened by approx 25-50% for the above doors. Why? Sheen affects how a paint color looks, and with the satin sheen (vs. the standard eggshell on walls), it would’ve looked too soft at regular strength.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Revere Pewter…
2. BENJAMIN MOORE STONINGTON GRAY HC-170
Stonington Gray is a light gray paint color. While its roots suggest warmth, you’ll be hard-pressed to see it in the average home under typical lighting conditions.
Because I only work with real homes and real lighting – no AI images on this blog, baby, I can share with you what you might expect to see in your home. However, you always have to sample and COMPARE carefully, as your lighting will tweak things!
Stonington Gray has an LRV of 59.36, making it lighter than Revere Pewter and a bit cleaner-looking, but still well into the light range (it’s no wallflower). While Stonington Gray most often looks pretty darn neutral (minimal undertone), I’ve seen it show off blue undertones or a bit blue-green (most common). It rarely flashes purple.
WHERE STONINGTON GRAY DOES & DOESN’T WORK BEST
- The often cooler-looking appearance of Stonington Gray can help balance out the heat of a south-facing room.
- It’s awesome for a single room or open-concept space. However, most homeowners find it too cool/dark on a large scale (for their whole home).
- Many people love it for the bedroom as it offers a calming vibe.
3. BENJAMIN MOORE NIMBUS 1465
Nimbus is a light gray paint color. And while it’s a warm gray, it’s not as warm as several of the colors listed below.
Nimbus is the top sample, Sherwin Williams On the Rocks is on the bottom.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Nimbus.
With its LRV of 59.4, Nimbus is in the light range, but not the bright, icy, fresh range – it’s moodier than that. As for undertones, it’s most likely to lean into purple – less likely into blue or green.
Benjamin Moore Nimbus Paint Color Review
WHERE NIMBUS DOES & DOESN’T WORK BEST
- Nimbus is great for single rooms, open-concept spaces, or, if you’re feeling brave, your whole home. Just make sure it suits all of your finishes and lighting situations!
- It also works well on exteriors as it suits a range of stones and roofs (it’s not usually as great with brick exteriors).
- Nimbus often works well with gray tiles from the previous gray trend/decade.
4. BENJAMIN MOORE GRAY OWL OC-52
Gray Owl has been one of the most popular paint colors since around 2010, as the world shifted out of the Tuscan-beige trend and toward the cooler end of things. While it’s technically a warm gray in the yellow-green family, it rarely shows up that way in real homes.
Right here…this is the WARMEST I’ve ever (ever) seen Gray Owl look in one of my client’s homes…
Gray Owl is on the upper wall area above the arch – the kitchen is a different paint color.
Gray Owl is a light gray with an LRV of 64.51. This makes it a light gray and a good dose lighter than Revere Pewter and Stonington Gray. As for undertones, it most often leans into a green, green-blue, or blue. However, depending on your lighting/finishes/etc, it can look relatively neutral, too.
This is a more typical look at Gray Owl…
As is this…
The above 3 images are examples of why it’s SO FRIGGIN’ IMPORTANT to sample paint colors in your own home, in your own lighting, and compare similar shades!
WHERE GRAY OWL DOES & DOESN’T LOOK BEST
- Gray Owl is great for a single room or open-concept space. However, it’s not flexible enough to suit the average interior finishes, so it’s rarely used as a ‘whole home’ paint color.
- It’s also a popular choice for exteriors, as the main house color.
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl Paint Color Review
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5. BENJAMIN MOORE COLLINGWOOD OC-28
Ahhhh, Collingwood. While Revere Pewter has my heart (as it should, I have it in several places in my own home), this one is a close second.
SOME GORGEOUS COMPARABLES: BM Classic Gray, SW City Loft, BM Balboa Mist
Collingwood is a light, warm gray paint color. While it definitely winks at the taupe (slightly warmer than gray) world, most people see it as a pretty, gentle warm gray. It has an LRV of 61.52, making it a light depth. As for undertones, you can expect this badass beauty to pick up a hint of purple or purple-pink, depending on how warm it leans in your lighting/surroundings.
Just look at how glorious it is with red-toned woods and travertine tile…
Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Collingwood
WHERE COLLINGWOOD DOES & DOESN’T LOOK BEST
- Collingwood is great for single rooms and open-concept spaces. And unlike Revere Pewter, Stonington Gray, and Gray Owl, which aren’t always best for whole homes, it’s more likely to suit a range of interior finishes.
- It’s a beautiful exterior paint color – mad love.
- While it can be used on kitchen cabinets, I usually have better options for my clients.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Collingwood…
6. BENJAMIN MOORE BALBOA MIST OC-27
Balboa Mist is kind of like a lighter, softer version of Collingwood. With its LRV of 65.53, it’s also in the light world, but a bit fresher. In comparing the two, you’ll see that it also tends to lean toward purple or purple-pink.
Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
WHERE BALBOA MIST DOES & DOESN’T LOOK BEST?
- It’s a great shade for a single room or open-concept spaces. While it could certainly be considered for a whole-home use, it’s not popular for that.
- It’s not often considered for exteriors or cabinets. I certainly don’t recommend it very often for these. Most homes need a bit more depth/contrast with white trim.
7. BENJAMIN MOORE CLASSIC GRAY OC-23
Classic Gray is another popular gray that winks at the taupe world with its pretty warmth.
With an LRV of 73.67, Classic Gray is an off-white, so it’s soft and gentle, with a feather-light touch. It most commonly leans toward purple-pink undertones, sometimes to a considerable degree. Sample it carefully and compare it with other colors. That said, you might be surprised at how many interior finishes love this!
Graywash wood flooring can be tricky, but look at how Classic Gray leans in.
WHERE CLASSIC GRAY DOES & DOESN’T LOOK BEST
- It’s very popular for single rooms, open-concept spaces, and whole homes.
- Many entertain it as a kitchen cabinet color, just be sure to find your wall color at the same time – it might not be as easy as you think!
- It’s a gorgeous exterior paint color – not as stark as white, but still soft and simple.
8. BENJAMIN MOORE RODEO 1534
While I love my Revere Pewter, some of my clients’ homes need a softer approach, in which case, Rodeo is my next suggestion (LRV of 59.84).
Rodeo is a light, considerably warm gray paint color that easily looks greige-taupe in many lighting conditions – it’s actually quite lovely for that reason. I also love that its undertones are pretty non-committal. Sure, give it the right room, and it might look a tiny touch green or purple, but really, it tends to settle pretty soft and neutral in the average home.
Benjamin Moore Rodeo Paint Color Review
WHERE RODEO DOES & DOESN’T LOOK BEST
- It’s a fabulous color for a single room or open-concept space.
- Make sure you have decent lighting, or, like Revere Pewter, it could look a bit murky if your room is too dark.
- It’s a beautiful exterior paint color for a soft, warm, light look.
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Rodeo…
THE GRAY PAINT COLORS KYLIE M’S RARELY RECOMMENDS
While they do pop up on occasion, I’m less likely to recommend these grays. Most of them are a bit TOO unpredictable with their undertones.
- Cooler or icier-looking grays like Pebble Beach, Graytint, Seattle Gray, Gray Cloud – they just aren’t popular with my clients and don’t suit as many interior finishes
- Benjamin Moore Silver Chain
- Benjamin Moore Shoreline
- While we’ve explored it for the odd exterior, Benjamin Moore Shoreline is iffy in my books.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For any wandering queries and quandaries…
WHAT IS BENJAMIN MOORE’S BEST (OR MOST POPULAR) LIGHT GRAY PAINT COLOR?
Oh, by far, Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. Sure, Gray Owl made a run at the title, as does Stonington Gray, but Revere Pewter has been going strong since about 2010 and isn’t stopping any time soon.
WHICH BENJAMIN MOORE LIGHT GRAY HAS THE LEAST UNDERTONE?
Ooooo, Benjamin Moore Shoreline has a pretty darn low inherent bias (the color science based on measurements). Just be careful: the less committed a color is to its hue or the lower its inherent bias, the more susceptible it is to picking up cues from its environment and shifting.
For example, if you don’t like purple undertones, you might think choosing a color like Shoreline makes sense. However, because it doesn’t commit to much at all ( a very minor green and a touch of warmth), it can easily pick up purple, depending on your room’s lighting, finishes, etc. Instead, you might sample colors that lean a bit more green, so you can more purposefully attempt to avoid purple.
The Gray Paint Colors with the Least Undertones
SUMMARY OF MY MOST RECOMMENDED LIGHT GRAY PAINT COLORS
If you’re just here for the short n’ curlies…
- Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter – classic and the most timeless gray on this page
- Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray – for a slightly cooler, stormy vibe
- Benjamin Moore Nimbus – most likely to grab a touch of purple
- Benjamin Moore Gray Owl – a cult favorite from 2010
- Benjamin Moore Collingwood – goes with a ton of interior finishes
- Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist – not my personal fave, but many of my clients love it
- Benjamin Moore Classic Gray – one of the lightest suggestions – soft and pretty
- Benjamin Moore Rodeo – a great alternative to Revere Pewter
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Hi Suzan, oh I would love to help! It’s just that 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. I didn’t want you to think that I am ignoring you, there are just some questions that I like to give more thought to (rather than just rattling off a quick answer) and yours is one of those for sure.
If you’d like to move things faster you’re welcome to check out my Online Consulting on my site to see what I offer. Otherwise, I just need to pop you in line and promise that I will get to your grays and whites as soon as possible!!
Thank you Suzan!
Hi Susie, I’m so sorry for the delay. Business has been BOOMING and I’ve been directing most people to my Online Consulting. Normally I’d send you there, but maybe I can give you a few quick ideas to put you in the right direction!
And, if that doesn’t work, please do consider my Online Consulting as your question would be $30 and then you can send me photos of your space, talk about the size/expsoure and we can really hit it good! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-consultation/
Okay, so I’ve never done Revere Pewter and Soft Fern together but I do love it (and I’d tell you if I didn’t ;)) So, a lot depends on whether your room is big, small, north facing, south facing, etc….so without knowing that I’m going to throw a few at you that ‘might’ work!
So, we wouldn’t want to go too yellow/orange as it would really contrast with the green. For that reason I’m going to lean you towards ‘warm neutrals’. In particular, Muslin. If you place this with your Revere Pewter/Soft Fern you’ll see how it complements them without competing (which is good in an open layout) It’ll also be lovely with your furniture!
Natural Muslin is a similar idea, but the contrast is lower between it and Revere Pewter and might not be quite enough – you’d have to see…
Somehow I feel like 1 of those 2 could be just what you need. Let me know what you think, hope it helps!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie,
I have been reading some posts of your that I found on Pinterest. I just paid for your on line consulting fee of $45 and my painter will be here tomorrow, yikes! I hope you can help. I have a pretty good idea about what I am looking for and the color families that I would like, but my room is small & dark and I also want dark colors. Please let me know the best way for me to send my info to you. (you may have already sent me an email:)..
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Lisa
Hi Lisa, that is great! Now I want to get on your Consult ASAP, and I’ve sent off your Questionnaire/photo info but haven’t heard back. I’m thinking maybe it’s gone to your junk mail. Do check and I can get rolling!
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. If that interests you at al. here’s the link to check out… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
I love this article Kylie! It has been my bible in choosing my paint colours to refresh my 14 year old home. I have decided on revere pewter for my main floor open concept rooms (family room, living,dining and kitchen). I am undecided between balboa mist and collingwood for my south facing front foyer/hallway. It is a very bright foyer with lots of windows and open ceiling . We have oak floors and oak staircase. Which colour balboa mist or collingwood would be warmer and would compliment the revere pewter best? Thanks!
Hi Mary! I think I like Balboa Mist more than Collingwood, there’s just a bit more shift in contrast between the 2. That being said, have you looked at BM Edgecomb Gray. Its warmer (it’s a greige) but it’s a NATURAL with Revere PEwter!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie, your blog posts are extremely helpful – thank you! I’m moving into a new build with an open concept kitchen/living dining room. 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. I’m also doing all the trim in Simply White. I’m now trying to choose a gray paint for the walls that will complement and bring the best out in the simply white cabinets. Right now I’m torn between two colours: Classic Gray and Gray Owl. The room is east facing. Of these two, do you feel one would be more complementary to the Simply White and Kendall Charcoal? Thank you so very much for your insight!
Nicole
Hi Nicole, they both do SUCH different things and both will work! With the room being east facing, you’ll find that in the afternoons both colours can feel a bit drab as the sun goes to the other side of the sky. Classic Gray might wash out just a bit in the morning, so if you go for it I would darken it by 25% to give it a bit more depth.
Hi Kylie!
I am hoping you can help me out as I have to make a decision very soon… we have gutted and renovated our entire first floor of our home… everything is going to be in a white/ griege color scheme… my laundry room is north facing and has no windows but the half window on the door, therefore not much natural light… I have a white w griege veining tile that will be done on the floor in herringbone style and am looking to put white dove or classic gray colored cabinets and bench in this room as well… what color should I go with for the walls? I love Benjamin Moore colors but don’t know whether to go warmer or cooler than cabinet color??? Help ! ????
Hi Stephanie, thank you for the note! Unfortunately due to the amount of emails/questions I get in a day I’m unable to answer personal questions. I would have to refer you to my E-design, where I do have the Quick Consult option as well! I give as much info as I can for free on my site, but if that doesn’t work I recommend the e-design so I can get up close and personal with photos/questionnaire. If that interests you, here’s the link… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Hi I am wondering your opinion on getting brand name paint vs color match. I went with BM Gray Owl matched by my local ACE store with valspar paint. The color is very very and I mean VERY powder blue! My living room has south and west facing windows, very well lit. I’m super disappointed. I want to repaint, I think I’m going to go with edgecomb gray?? I want the same clean soft beachy feel but without the blue! The color will be going in my entry as well which has east facing windows in the stairwell. Was originally thinking of playing it safe with revere pewter but worried it’s too heavy or cement looking in my space. I have also had problems with griege paint going too purple. Perfect griege was perfectly violet! How true to color does the edgecomb stay in different (lower) lighting areas? I have white trim and honey oak floors. Should I chance getting the edgecomb matched or spend the money on the brand name paint? Any help would be so appreciated!!
Hi Jody! Yes, Gray Owl can totally go blue and even Revere Pewter can be a bit unpredictable. I find Edgecomb to be MUCH more predictable compared to those 2, as when it shifts it really seems to only go from beige to gray, but only minorly. You might have some challenging exposures, which can shift the way a paint colour looks and it’s REALLY hard to fight that! I would say Edgecomb is a safer bet. As for colour matching, there really is nothing like the original brand. I’ve found SW to be pretty good, same with H.Depot, but sometimes it depends on the store/employee so you have to double-check the sample (dried) with your original before you leave the store 😉
~Kylie
Hi Kylie,
We just moved to a new house and I am trying to decide on a gray for my son’s nursery and want to know what you think.
The room is 11×10 and gets the morning sun.
I have Restoration Hardware furniture (crib and dresser in the Antiqued Taupe colour). The floors are a dark “urban brown” finish. I also have a light gray glider.
I was thinking Collingwood gray to tie in the taupe colour but I am not sure if there would be a better option that I haven’t explored.
Your advice would be so greatly appreciated !
Thank you!
Hi Tenley, thank you for your note! Now I usually refer personal questions to my E-design, so that i can look at photos/questionnaire and come up with colour ideas that actually make sense for the room (1 room is $45). Off the top of my head yes, Collingwood is a beauty! I also love BM London Fog (probably lightened a bit) as it has a bit more of a taupe base to it.
I hope that helps! If you want to check out my E-design, it’s right here… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Hello Kylie,
I which i had found this page earlier as i”m in a time crunch. hope you can help…
I’m in the processes of painting my kitchen cabinets. I wanted to do BM Platinum gray, it looked great on the swatch, but once I primed the cabinets and tried it , it looks to cold next to my wall (which is a Cameo White by Berh). I tried 25% lighter, but again it looks cold, boring and flat.
I would love to do a color called Urban Stone, I found it on a cabinet door sample from cliqstudios.com. I took it to Home Depot and had them color match, but it was a failure, the color did not came out the same.
Can you help, my painter is getting ready to paint and I’m freaking-out!
Also, do I paint the cabinet trim white or the same color of the cabinets.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
~Sandra
Hi Sandra, thank you for your note! Unfortunately when it comes to personal questions I can’t do much good if I don’t see photos and do the questionnaire, this way I can spend some proper time with your room as as you’re finding out – it can be a tricky process! I’m also not familiar with Urban Stone at all, so I can’t touch on that. It looks to be somewhere along the lines of BM Pashmina (knowing that cabinets tend to look lighter once they are painted and done). I’ve seen Pashmina look quite similar to that – but really, that’s just a quick thought.
As for the cabinets, any thing that is part of the cabinet should be painted cabinet colour. As for the cabinet finish – i would definitely do satin, which is in between eggshell and semi-gloss.
HOpe that helps!
~Kylie
Hi Kiley,
Thank you for your getting back to me… I will definitely go with satin and make sure I paint the trim and crown molding the cabinet color. I am confused about the gray to use and I am all over the place…. (I told the painter to give me until Monday… LOL).
Today I went back to BM and picked up a sample of the Pewter 2121-30 and I love it… I was not expecting to like a gray with blue undertones to look inviting. In my humble opinion, Pewter definitely has the character that Platinum gray is lacking; however, I’m not sure if it plays well with my wall color (Cameo white by HD Behr).
Again thank you for your help and keep sharing your expertise with the world… Thanks to you I’ve learned what LRV is and how crucial it is when choosing color. I learned to look for undertones. I even downloaded an app that helps me determine which direction the rooms in my house are facing (by the way, my Kitchen faces West).
Thank you and keep your knowledge coming… we all need you!!
~Sandra
Hi Kylie, most of the posts here refer to north or south-facing windows, so I’m finding it difficult to apply your wisdom in others’ answers to my situation which is all windows facing east or west. Is there an easy way to translate north/south to east/west when considering color choices? Also, if I am going to paint a large, open family room and adjoining hallways SW Collonade gray, what darker shade of gray would look best as an accent color in adjoining kitchen – also open to the other space? The breakfast nook is the only wall that would need the darker color – small, about 8’x9′ for that one wall, and slender areas between three tall windows in a bay. These windows face a very bright and shiny east. Thank you! —Judy
Hi Judy! I’m actually working on a blog post on this topic TODAY! So hopefully I’ll have it cleaned up and ready by the end of this coming week – stay tuned!
~Kylie
Hey Kylie!
Just love all your posts! Can’t wait for you to be back from vacation so I can get some advice from my kitchen paint colors.
-Angela
Wahoo, me too! I’m sitting on the couch at the resort with my feet up and drinking some tasty wine! I’m back at it on Tuesday though!
I have a small house and am about to paint the entire house in gray. I have hardwood flooring and tile in my bathrooms and kitchen – gray’s/white’s tile that looks like wood. I want to paint my entire house gray – but I want a pale gray since the light is not very bright in my house. I also plan to paint my kitchen and bathroom cabinets in a darker gray, but again, don’t want the cabinets too dark so as not to darken the entire house. I’m thinking about using Benjamin Moore Wickham gray for all the rooms and possibly Galveston gray or Chelsea gray for the cabinets. Any thought? Am I going too gray?
Hi Linda! When it comes to personal questions I DO need to refer to my e-design. This way I can take a look at your photos/questionnaire and come up with paint colours that actually make sense – rather than just guessing! If that interests you, I have a lot of great, affordable packages to choose from and then I can spend some proper time on your home 🙂 https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/interior-paint-colors/ My gut instinct is that if you are second guessing whether it will be too gray, that maybe doing it ALL gray might be a bit much for you???
Chat soon,
~Kylie
I would like some feedback for the color grays.
I have a wall and half in a bathroom to paint. My tiles are gray with some light blue. counter top is pietra color
Hi Pina, thank you for your note! I do try to give as much free info as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t work, it might be time for a closer look, otherwise I’m totally just guessing! If that interests you, please check out my E-design packages, fun and affordable! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Hi Kylie,
I value the info you have put together on choosing colors – it has helped me so much!! I have a question about grays and artificial lighting – especially fluorescent (yuck!). In an office setting with minimal natural east light, what would you suggest for a gray that reads as a true mid gray that doesn’t end up feeling cold? Those nasty lights are wreaking havoc with the paint colors!
Hmmm, fluorescents can be tricky! Give SW Silverplate a try – it could work!
I just want you to know how much I enjoyed reading this. It’s well written and to the point. Thank-you! ☺️☺️☺️
Well, thank you Amy!
Thank you for such a wonderful article. I am in the midst of renovating my basement. I have decided on Stonington Gray for the walls, Chealsea Gray for the doors, and Simply White for the trim. I have recessed lighting/led lighting in bright light and will have white outlets. Now I’m unsure because I have wood looking tile floors that are a medium brown with dark flecks I guess…
Hiya! Without seeing the floor it’s hard to say but off the TOP of my head it seems like Stonington/Chelsea might be a touch cool for your flooring…
If you want me to take a look at things, I do have an affordable and fun e-design service, this way I can spend some time with your home and get you on track! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/interior-paint-palettes/
~Kylie
Hi Kylie:) I have a north facing, open concept kitchen family room. Trim is cloud white and kitchen cabinets are light cream. Mid to dark hardwood throughout. I want to stay away from greige and am looking for some depth but a barely there grey. I have samples of Wickham grey, stonginton grey and grey owl around the room right now. What are your thoughts on these three???
Very much appreciated 🙂
Kim
Hi Kim! Well if I were to go on my thoughts we’d be here allll day! Overall, Gray Owl would be my first choice of the 3 for its depth and undertones. I love Stonington Gray, but find it a bit heavy and Wickham, I don’t trust its undertones as much.
If you’d like me to take a look at your home via photos and spend some time with it, I do have affordable E-design that you might find helpful! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Thanks so much for this great post, it is so helpful! Seems like all of the undertones of the paints I am trying in my kitchen are really coming to life … Grey Owl is green, Stonington is blue, yikes! I am wondering if you have ever worked with Ben Moore ‘Shoreline’ and what you think of it? Thanks!
Hiya! Ah yes, you have one of those rooms! Is it north facing? That is a common effect in north facing rooms as they can enhance cool undertones a bit. I haven’t done much with Shoreline, but yes, you might find it a bit less ‘colourful’ than the other 2, but it does still have some cool undertones and a lovely softness to it, so it’s not a crisp/cold gray…
Thank you ! I am just beginning to get an understanding of how north facing vs south facing etc. influences the color … it makes such a big difference . You are 100% correct that the room is north facing and bright!
I am not exactly sure what color undertones Shoreline has, but it is that softness that you referred to that seems so nice.
Any thoughts on Moonshine?
Thanks so very much!
Could you please post the same for blues and greens? Thank you!
Hi Laura, I actually do have a fab blog post for that!
https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/8-most-popular-blue-green-paint-colours-mix-sherwin-williams-and-benjamin-moore/
I hope that helps 🙂