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White Paint Color for Cabinet and Trim Suggestions Please

6 years ago

After 17 paint samples to find a light gray/greige that didn't look blue or purple at times, I think I've finally found two that just might work...Behr Silver Drop or BM Classic Gray.

Open living room and kitchen...upper kitchen cabinets and new lowers (Harvey flood) will be refinished/replaced to white. Granite is White Delicatus, not one with a ton of busy movement, more subtle.

Any suggestions for white paint colors to consider? Ultimately I know it needs to be the right white for the granite tones as well.

Also, is there a way to determine LRV's for Behr, can't find any info. I'm just curious. Thanks!

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Faron79
6 years ago
Fun-C is the Goddess of LRV's here!

But.....most of the time, with WHITES, the LRV, imo..... won't change or help much. Your lighting color-temperature, & the amount of outside light & its direction, have by far the most influence on perceived color!!

Since this is for cabs & trim, I'd highly recommend a special class of paints for "Cabinets & Trim"! There are a few good brands.

Faron
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