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Need help choosing a green paint color

13 years ago

My SIL has painted a portion of her living room wall Sanctuary by Behr and thinks that it may be too bright. Can anyone suggest other greens (she is also open to other colors) that might be more subtle. She wants a refreshing and airy, but cozy, color palette. She has chocolate brown couches and tan carpet. I don't have any pics just yet of their room. Thanks for your help!

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subwaytile
13 years ago
Ruskin Room Green by Sherwin Williams

Here is a link that might be useful: Ruskin Room Green
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susanka
13 years ago
We like SW "Sagey". We have it in the LR and put SW "Softened Green" on one wall which goes down the stairwell.
The "Sagey" is a gray-green that looks slightly greener in some lights. "Softened Green" is two steps down the color chart from "Sagey".
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sonaliagrawal
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I find that Benjamin Moore baby turtle is a warm brown based green. I had it mixed at 50% strength so that it is not as dark as the swatch, but still got the same undertones. Love it.
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sis2two
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I am getting ready to have our family room painted in bm Hampshire gray which is is green on the walls. Love the color and think it would look nice with what you are describing.
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