I bought a whole bunch of BM samples using SW paint. The SW samples are at least a pint, but they are cheap, like $4 each. I used the BM chips, took them into my local SW store, and they made samples. I also got paint samples in BM colors from Pittsburgh Paints. Their samples are a bit more expensive than SW's sample pints, but less than BM samples. I figure I can use the extra sample paints for kids' painting projects! I painted my entire entry hall in a BM color using Behr Premium paint (Behr's top of the line, not sure if that's what it's called exactly), and it worked really well. My painter, who is a paint snob, told me he was really happy with the Behr paint, and surprised by now well it covered and by the final effect, which is really nice. It was significantly less expensive than equivalent BM paint. I mention this because while I love the BM colors (in some cases), don't get too hung up on using only BM paints. There are other paints that are equally good, for less money.

aurora - I think with all your windows, the Manchester Tan would work in your room. I agree with above poster to paint a big area of the wall in your room. peony - sorry it didn't work for you, but thank you for sharing your experience. Good to know it might not work in a room with less natural light. I too noticed the green undertone when I had samples on the wall. In fact, at first I thought it would be too close to the green on my kitchen walls (BM Baby Turtle). Kitchen and family room are very open to each other. But, once the room was painted, I couldn't see any green undertones, even though it's right next to green.

The colors I think that would work for the area based of of being complementary colors are a Medium Gray such as On the Rocks SW7671. A Medium Dark Green such as Cucuzza Verde SW9038. Or a Blue/Green Such as Cloud Burst SW6487

The color on the sample cards and the names mean nothing when choosing a color. To know what it will actually look like will depend on the color of the vanity, tile, and different times of the day as this will affect the color the most. Your contractor doesn’t need you to pick the color at this point in the process. After the floors and vanity are in you can pick the color, he will order from Sherwin Williams or another brand. I’ve built 5 new homes over the years and this has always been the process. That being said, if you are building in a new neighborhood where one builder is building multiple homes; DRHorton as one example, this could be the company’s policy. Enjoy your new home, it’s only paint and can, and most likely will, be changed several times through the years.