Kitchen wall color that complements gray owl kitchen cabniets

5 years ago

What color should I paint my kitchen walls if i have gray owl color (from Benjamin Moore) kitchen cabinets? Gray owl is a very light gray i want a complimentary color that goes well with it and will make its true color srand out.

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eastautumn
5 years ago
I think you need to consider more than just your cabinet color to make the best decision. What are your floors, counters, and back splash materials? Is your kitchen open to other rooms, and if so, what are the predominant finishes and wall colors in the adjoining rooms? Pictures would help too.
enduring
5 years ago
Whats the story on the OP's name "HU-#####". I've noticed a lot of "HU-###" being used these days. How and why are these names getting used?
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Gray Owl is a green gray, so if you use something with a purple or orange undertone, that will intensify the green cast. If you use something with a blue or green base, it will harmonize, and visually erase the green cast. BM suggests Silver Spring.

Or maybe something like a SW Quietude or Rainwashed.

See how the purple and yellow based colors bring out the green in Gray Owl?

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