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Know of a nice gray/green wall color?

parrotsinthekitchen

13 years ago

I'm searching for a subtle gray/green wall color that is not too green and not too dark. I tried Vale Mist by Benjamin Moore, but it was too green. I also tried Winterwood, but it was too dark. Has anyone used a gray green that they really liked? Pictures?

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randita
13 years ago
I don't have pictures, but have suggestions. SW Grassland, Austere Gray (less yellow in it than Grassland) and Comfort Gray ( a little more blue than the others). There's another one-Escape Gray? - in the strip next to Austere Gray that might also work for you.

I've used Austere Gray and Comfort Gray and they are very subtle and pretty.
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randita
13 years ago
I don't have pictures, but have suggestions. SW Grassland, Austere Gray (less yellow in it than Grassland) and Comfort Gray ( a little more blue than the others). There's another one-Escape Gray? - in the strip next to Austere Gray that might also work for you.

I've used Austere Gray and Comfort Gray and they are very subtle and pretty.
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brookelizabeth
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rasburyjam
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beekeeperswife
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Valspar, Coastal Villa.

It's that gray you see to the right of the cabinets.

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And another shot of it, the fireplace wall is something else.
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parrotsinthekitchen
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks everyone. I'm going to check them all out. A few questions, comments:

Randita - Are all paints Sherwin Williams?
Brookelizabeth - The brand for "sweet spring"? Ben Moore?
Beekeeperswife - Gorgeous room. Love wall color.
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randita
13 years ago
Sorry I'm late getting back to this thread. You probably already found that all my suggestions are SW.
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wrighthouse
13 years ago
Take a look at Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage.
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Rudebekia
13 years ago
Muralo Prairie Path is very nice.
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