Hi- I've been lurking here for ages and decided to come out of the weeds. I've had Clifford's Stingray for about 6 years. It's been trouble free and grows at a moderate rate. I live in zone 5 Nebraska, and it gets a couple hours of mid-morning sun. The only problem has been one plant that partially reverted to green last year. Not really a problem at all- I got 6 good plants and a no-name green out of it.

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I'm with everyone suggesting a simple creamy tile. Your cabinets look very white, so a cream will add texture without busy-ness. I have a creamy crackle subway and the crackle is very subtle once you get all the tile installed; you have to get in very close to discern it, but I suppose it adds interest. That beautiful glass tile looks a lot like Sonoma Tantrum. It is incredibly beautiful in person, with gorgeous colors, but a little would go a long way. Maybe an accent here and there. The only diva in my kitchen is me, and that's stretching it. I usually err on the side of plain and quiet. At first I thought doing that in my reno was a huge mistake but as I add a vase of daffodils or a bottle of olive oil with a colorful label, I've discovered that I can brighten up my neutral canvas very easily and, most importantly, changeably.

Your entire kitchen and dining area is neutral, so I applaud you for wanting to add interest by using an actual color. But in order for it to not be jarring or "cartoonish' you might want to keep the elements you already have in the room in mind when choosing a color. I think the reason you don't care for the "stingray" is that it has so much green in it. The suggestion made above for the Stratton blue would work fine. But it appears that you have tried every shade of aqua/blue green imagineable. Perhaps that is not what you are truly drawn to?? The color I posted is Sherwin Williams Waterloo. It has the depth to give you interest and it goes beautifully with all the wood in the room as well as white cream etc. Take a look on the Sherwin Williams site and see the colors you like and then see what they recommend for coordinating colors. Sometimes that is a method to visualize your room and possibilities for other colors. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW9141-waterloo#/9141/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0