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paint color choice: accessible beige or gray?

7 years ago

Hello...

Deciding on a paint color is so tough with so many choices out there. Would love other's opinions on whether to go for SW Accessible Beige color or some other color. I am thinking maybe a light gray like City Loft? I would like house to not only look nice but to appeal to the broadest number of other people so it has resale value in the next few years....not wanting to switch out paint again....

this paint is 15 years old, so I don't switch out paint often....

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Meyer Design
7 years ago
City Loft may be your best bet. Accessible Beige looks like it's about the same saturation as your flooring. Good luck with your project!
Cindy Strong
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks Meyer Design! I haven't tested the City Loft yet...someone else suggested that as an idea from pic. the grays overwhelm me. too many choices. I can try the City Loft but am also receptive to trying another gray as well....do you have any other ideas for gray (Sherwin Williams....I have the paint, just need to mix the color in)....that might be good for me to test that would look good with flooring? Good point about the AB and the saturation as flooring.....
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I saw a video on Pottery Barn's website that made me think of your question. PB has a curated Sherwin-Williams line that includes both Accessible Beige and Extra White, so I thought that might serve as a good starting place for you for inspiration. Here's a link to their recommended colors: https://www.potterybarn.com/tips-and-ideas/bring-out-the-best-in-your-home-with-neutral-colors/
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Kimberly Anderson
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Try SW Gossamer Veil. i am currently going back and forth trying to decide between SW Accessible Beige, BM Edgecomb Gray, SW City Loft, and SW Gossamer Veil. I think the Accessible Beige is a bit too yellow for my taste and too dark in the evening in our east facing family room. We have a great view of Mt. Rainier, but get a LOT of rain in the fall and winter, and some days are dark all day long. I'm leaning toward either the Edgecomb Gray or the Gossamer Veil. I think the Gossamer Veil may have tiny bit warmer tone than the Edgecomb, which leans more towards a warm grey. I'll be glad when we can move past the paint decision!
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smrgrubbs
6 years ago
HI Kim --Just wondering what you ultimately decided? I'm in the paint decision mode at this moment and it sounds like your thinking was exactly mine today--- curious to know your final outcome......
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