Paint Colours
4. Mole’s Breath One certainly cannot accuse Farrow & Ball of using dull names for paint colors! This medium-dark gray has a good bit of brown, which gives it warmth and richness. This is another neutral that will work with a variety of other colors. I like it best with watery greens and blues or red-raspberry hues. Or stick with a neutral palette and pair it with with other shades of warm gray as well as white. Farrow & Ball Save to IdeabookEmail Photo This is a fairly deep hue, so if you use it in large doses, be sure to consider the quantity and quality of the light in the space, so the room won’t feel gloomy and cavelike.
Jennifer Ott Interior DesignSave to IdeabookEmail Photo 3. Purbeck Stone This taupe-gray hybrid is the warmest of the four selections. This is my go-to hue for homeowners who seek a departure from white or beige, but want their home to be light and neutral, with a touch of warmth. Farrow & Ball Save to IdeabookEmail Photo Purbeck Stone has a bit more life to it than white. It feels fresh and modern while being light and soothing.
Jennifer Ott Interior DesignSave to IdeabookEmail Photo 2. Stiffkey Blue Named for the unusual color of the mud in Stiffkey, a parish along the northern coast of England, this blue has a slight hint of green to it and lots of gray — the latter of which tones down the depth. Stiffkey Blue looks crisp when paired with white, but for added drama you could also pair it with accents of crimson, gold or green. Farrow & Ball Save to IdeabookEmail Photo Lighten up this dramatic hue by combining it with plenty of white. It helps, too, if your space is well lit. I like the light blue used as small accents here; it’s a nice transitional color between the dark Stiffkey Blue and the much lighter shades of white.
Cooking Apple Green imparts a fresh and clean vibe when paired with light wood tones and white, as in this charming kitchen. This room is blessed with plenty of natural light, but because Cooking Apple Green is fairly light and has a touch of warming yellow to it, it’s a good choice for a room that doesn’t get an abundance of natural light too.
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Cool Gray In kitchens and bathrooms, a cool gray with slightly blue and green undertones is a smart choice because it carries a sense of cleanness. It still works well with hot colors like vivid red, and it suits the glossy finishes typically found on appliances and fixtures. That it is less stark than black also helps the space feel a little more open, especially when used just on lower cabinets to anchor the space.
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