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Comments (11)Couple things to keep in mind. HEX/RGB values are not at the top of the color numbers totem pole. (L*a*b* is at the top.) It's one thing to take a real life paint color and convert it to HEX terms for the additive color space (a monitor). It's another to do the opposite, take a HEX code and try to make it into a real life paint color. If your standards for a "match" are extraordinarily low, then you could say it works. If you have any standards for accuracy, it doesn't work well at all. Encycolorpedia's standards for 'matching' and reproducing colors for online is sketchy. What I know is a portion of their database comes from going to paint manufacturer's sites and simply eyedropping (digital copying and pasting) paint swatches. With all of these online sources for colors and palettes, you have to consider where the color came from. Garbage in equals garbage out. I have never understood why people are so drawn to digital resources for color palettes. I find them useless. They're pretty - don't get me wrong the inspiration factor is not lost on me - but from a professional point of view, I don't get the point beyond the pretty. And this is a perfect example. Pretty colors, but have to take your best guess in order to make them tangible and useful. I suppose as long as it's crystal clear that it's all a matter of guessing and rubber ruler color management, then no harm no foul. However, I'd imagine it can be quite time consuming and frustrating if you're choosy about what qualifies as a "match"....See MoreThis new kid could really use your help.
Comments (12)She never did explain how to use any color wheel to identify colors that go together. You have to read the words on each color wheel and follow its direction. There are arrows and lines connecting the colors that go together. Look at the example above and you'll see the arrows and lines in a white circle in the middle of the wheel with words that identify the relationship between the connected colors as split, triad, complementary, etc. The color wheels with a greater number of hues/spokes than 10 or 12 may have that instruction spelled out within each spoke or section. Encycolorpedia has different information than a color wheel. It delivers much more complex information - very detailed data about the color you're looking up. Encycolorpedia deals with color order and where a specific color is located within in various color models/spaces and order systems. This kind of color data is useful if you understand all the different color models/spaces and order systems and how each of them differ from one another. To begin understanding how color relationships work, I'd suggest choosing a color wheel with 12 hues/spokes, read the directions, and get familiar with how it works to show color relationships like complementary, split, triad, etc. Encycolorpedia delivers advanced information that makes sense once you learn about the different color models/spaces and order systems....See MoreClose But Not Quite - Kensington Blue Benjamin Moore
Comments (24)Could you post more photos of the bathroom please. You might be able to do one wall in the darker blue and lighter color on others. But need to see whole space. The shower tiles look white. So a gray on the walls might look dingy so I would match any light color to the white tiles. So two main options. Or a combo of two colors. Don’t use more than two colors with the colorful tile. Love the accent tile....See MoreGreige Paint Suggestions?
Comments (32)Lori, you need to hire a consultant, preferably one with training in color science. Don't be taking colors off the web, they don't even display accurately on a monitor. First of all, your kitchen materials are going to drive the paint color selection. Someone needs to look at those in person. (or at least see a photo). While color can be quantified scientifically, our perception of color is relative to what it's against. Many warm grays and greiges can be nice colors, but if they clash with your tile/trim/cabinets, etc, they aren't going to look right. Your light source will also influence the appearance of the color. You mention you changed from fluorescent to warm LED - good. Having a unified set of bulbs helps color not vary so wildly from one area to another. However, color will always look different at night, you can't control that. So what I tell my clients is, aim for a color that looks good on most walls, most of the time. A good consultant can help you narrow down your choices to no more than 1 or 2 colors. Test them in the same paint brand that you will ultimately purchase. If you are looking at super light colors, you may have to test them in a gallon of the real paint. Often, the formula for light colors doesn't break down evenly into the sample size and therefore it will not render accurately. If in doubt, check the sample paint against the chip before you leave the store. They'll dry it down on the chip for you. Hope that helps! Good luck....See More- 9 years ago
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