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Gray wisp by BM vs. silver sage by Restoration Hardware?

13 years ago

Recently I received a small sample of the silver sage paint color by RH and really like it. My question is this--I have heard that gray wisp by BM is an exact match and I am wondering if one may be a better paint or not. Also is it really an exact match or not. I use BM paints but have no problems ordering the other if it is as good as BM or better. Thank you in advance.

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Lori A. Sawaya

13 years ago

If you take an original SS chip and compare it to a Gray Wisp chip, there is zero discernable difference. A sample pot of SS from RH and a quart of Gray Wisp mixed in interior Regal Matte using the computer formula for GW from the computer and there is no discernable difference between SS and GW. Paint out a full room with SS from RH and, again, GW from BenM in Regal Matte and there is no discernable difference.

Given those very specific circumstances and I would absolutely call GW a *match* for SS. Aura Matte works as well as Regal Matte.

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cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
13 years ago
Here is the link to a post from a day or so ago.

Here is a link that might be useful: RH SS
ttodd
13 years ago
Gray Wisp is not an exact match to Silver Sage. Gray Wisp is the CLOSEST match to Silver Sage at a 96% match if I recall correctly.

They are close but they are def. 2 different colors.
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Thank you all! I am contemplating using this for a 3rd color in my LR. My one wall is opposite the 6 front windows which get the east light. Carpet is a blue with grey undertones & my sofa & chair are from Norwalk which I love. Sofa's butter yellow w/blue cording trim-the chair is just the reverse. My other chair is a color I love w/the blue & yellow-a dusty salmon, which has seen its better days. I'm stressing as to a complimentary color to go w/the furniture. My walls are currently a soft gold with a butter yellow sponged on top-very subdued-not your typical 'sponged effect'. I have enjoyed the walls but I'm tired if it. I'd like to get pretty bold for color on the sofa wall since the 6 windows make the room very well lit. BUT..I'm also thinking I should keep the same density of color as the furniture since I'm not sure how a bold color wall will read w/the butter sofa.. The sage peaks my interest. Thanks, will go to RH & get a small bottle. I'd take pics but 1.camera is on the blink & 2. I have to have someone post them for me anyway-my msn unit doesn't have that capability.
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positano
13 years ago
I used grey wisp in my mudroom and silver sage in the living room. I can't tell any difference! I would go with whatever is easiest to get. Although I think the quality is better with BM.
Chris Hansen
3 years ago
My apologies for reviving a 10 year old thread but didn't want to start a whole new one on essentially the same issue. I'm liking RH Silver Sage but its challenging to get near me and I can get BM Gray Wisp 1570. My question is: For those who have used Gray Wisp in lieu of RH Silver Sage, did matte finish or egg shell the right match for RH Silver Sage? This is for a 1/2 bath-powder room.
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Lori A. Sawaya
3 years ago
Get it in Aura matte and I think you'll be happy with it. It's pretty. Also, Ellen Kennon's H2 Ahh is a full spectrum match of Silver Sage and it's mixed in PPG paints.
keldon alwaysright
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
No apologies necessary! I am happy to find this thread! I have always loved SS from RH and found out they no longer sell paint! So I am off to BM in my area to get samples in Aura Matte or Regal Matte of Grey Wisp, so excited!

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