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Accessible Beige looks green in natural light

3 years ago

Hi, I painted my family room SW Accessible Beige and it looks green in natural light (accent wall is BM Kendall Charcoal). I have brazilian cherry floors with oak trim stained gunstock (Tuscan trend) and have lots of trees on my property. After doing some research, I learned red undertones are bringing out the green even though AB doesn’t have any green added to paint (per Sherwin Williams). We even painted AB on primed walls in several rooms beforehand and green did not show at all. Are there any colors that I could add in decoration to neutralize some of the green hue; i.e., add more green, charcoal or gray accessories? Any colors I should stay away from? My sectional will be gray (green undertone) and will be adding a large area rug that is predominately white/cream with gray, charcoal accents. Thank you!

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simplechoices
3 years ago
I agree with you assessment. Accessible Beige is part of the Yellow Hue Family and is actually very close to Yellow-Red, which in turn may show peachiness. But color is seen in context to what is around it, and light is everything. Because you have so much green around outside, your walls are reflecting that green. Apart from repainting with a color that would sit further within the yellow-red hue family, to counter the green, there is not much you can do. I would add more brighter green accents, as that may trick your eye in seeing the walls more grey, but I cannot be certain how much it will help. If you don't want to repaint, embrace what nature has given you. You have been blessed with gorgeous surroundings. You have a stunning room, with incredible bones.
Mary thanked simplechoices
Mary
Original Author
3 years ago
simplechoices - thank you for your kind words and I will try adding brighter greens!
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