I was looking at this link to paint colors earlier today. Though its title suggests they're shades of gray, most are soft blues and greens. Maybe one of them would give you the color you want without being too dark. Other pale blues I've noticed recently are Sherwin William's Rainwashed and Benjamin Moore's Beach Glass. By googling paint names you can sometimes find photos of rooms painted in those colors, which I've found helpful. Here is a link that might be useful: some soft blues, greens and grays

thanks! Hi Linelle, it's the wall colour that's got a green undertone to it. I like herbflavor's idea of the bluey white (I guess teal-y white if there is yellow in the formula?), although I have other blue things like curtains, textiles and plates that might add balance... I was thinking I would do a monochromatic yellow/caramel/white palette with the main elements. But when I cover up the walls with my hand and imagine the blue-y white, it looks really nice... Yes, I have a stainless fridge and stove. I have the BM paint deck. Is there a way to tell from the paint chips what colours are in the formula?

Is the entry wall painted grey? If so..not sure about clay-brown. Did you consider using the same color as the entry wall or maybe a shade lighter/darker?

Either leave them as they are, or use the White Dove color. If you try to paint them gray, they won't work with your floors, back splash, or wall color. White Dove will work without having to change anything else. Are you also planning to paint your window trim? You might consider just painting the uppers in White Dove if you're trying to lighten the space.