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Help- Which pool plaster color?

6 years ago

We are going to be finishing a pool in Hydrazzo plaster and are trying to decide if we should go with Mediterranean blue or French Gray. We have a wooded yard and are hoping to avoid a pool that is too dark or green. We also like the look of a medium to deep blue. Thanks !

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PRO

Mystic Pools, LLC

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

It all depends on the location of your pool and the exposure to the sun.

We have used the Hatteras Gray extensively and also the French Gray.
The French Gray will give a deep blue cast during the day and a slightly darker cast when shaded.

Even in shady areas you be surprised that it's not very dark.

Other companies that use the French Gray name are basically all the same color wise.

You should visit your contractors other jobs where French Gray was used in different settings to see it up close.

I will direct my clients to previous jobs so they can see it in real time. Photos and things on the web don't really do the finish justice.

I'm pretty certain we used the Mediterranean Blue once. If I remember correctly, the finished looked like a community pool. Not my choice, but my clients.

I suggest color based on location, tile color, coping color/material and patio choice. The colors should compliment each other as well as the landscape surroundings.

If the pool is relatively close the house, picking up colors and elements of the house make for a nice tie-in.

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Comments (15)

Jamie Ludwig
6 years ago
I think that the French grey is very dark, I would stick to the Mediterranean Blue.
L P thanked Jamie Ludwig
Elle
6 years ago
I agree French Grey is dark and I think blue tends to be a more inviting color for a pool so I would definitely go with Mediterranean Blue.
L P thanked Elle
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L P
Original Author
5 years ago
I definitely don't want a community pool color. I liked the french gray in some of the photos I have seen but in others it looked dark. Have you used other hydrazzo colors that would give us the blue but not look like a swamp in the shade?
blondechica
3 years ago
What color did you choose? I am also thinking about French Grey. I'm wondering if Hatteras Gray has any green in it? I want a tinge of green to make it look a bit like turquoise. Would love to get Mystic Pools opinion too. Thanks!
PRO
Mystic Pools, LLC
3 years ago
Hatteras Gray does not have any green hues. The coloring is mostly blue. In the shade, it has a deeper shade of blue.

You could call CLI, who make Hydrazzo, and ask them about blending another of their standard colors to create the green your looking for.

Jamaican Mist is a standard color which appears to have some green. You would have to look at the actual sample to make a determination.

Their other line of plaster Krystalkrete, has some colors that require a blend of several colors for a particular result. So the possibility to blend Hydrazzo colors, is an option.

They can create special order colors as well.
blondechica
3 years ago
That's a really good idea. I appreciate your advice. Thanks for responding to an old thread too- I'm grateful.
S
2 years ago
@blondechica - what color did you end up with? Would love to see!
blondechica
2 years ago
Believe it or not, our terrible pool builder hasn't finished yet and we don't have our Hydrazzo installed! I will post in month or so. We chose Hatteras Grey since our backyard is dark. Remind me to post!
S
2 years ago
Were you able to see pools in Hatteras and the French Grey?
PRO
Mystic Pools, LLC
2 years ago

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This is Haterras Gray from projects in 2009 and 2010
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I believe.
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S
2 years ago
Wow, it really ranges from pale to deeper colors. The 3rd photo is my ideal - the first two are very light. I think I prefer the French but I haven't seen it in person. I only have samples for PebbleSheen and FIna, and I've seen teh PebbleSheen French Grey in person and it was pretty light still - the French Grey Hydrazzo seemed more on par with the Steel Grey Pebble Fina from what I can tell from online photos, but I'm not sure. And I can't figure out what that means in Pebble Sheen. And now some folks are pushing Aquabright. I'm very confused!
blondechica
2 years ago
Mystic Pools, these are beautiful pools. Great work.
PRO
Mystic Pools, LLC
2 years ago
Thank you!!!
S
2 years ago
Agreed!

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