LOL! I love this message, he is saying no way and you are already planning for the next color. Sounds like at our house!!! Hee hee, made me giggle. We have already painted the bathroom two times and I'm still not sure about it.

Maybe you could glaze over it and change it a little that way or faux it? I've saved a repaint by doing that but not sure it's as popular as it once was.

I painted an accent wall 8 times until I got the right color. Don't waste time glazing. Just get the right color.

It looks too taupe beside the tile, though not bad enough to make me think I would feel sick to look at it! It's not a very large area it may not be noticeable at all once everything else is in place.

Here are your pictures:

Gr8day - I think he knows I'm hating it he may give in at some point, but I really need to know what color first. Faux is not my style - but thanks for the suggestiion. Tinan - I may not be so sick over it - I was just surprised once it went on the wall. It didn't look so taupe as you mention on the color chart.

Dawn - thanks I can't figure out how to post picture when I'm on my iPad.

maybe a rich chocolate color, to go with the small tiles, or a couple shades darker taupe color like the lighter brown tiles.

I agree that the color isn't right. Save the aggravation and repaint!

I think your problem is that you've paired a pinkish beige with a yellow-gold. We had a similar problem and went with BM Philadelphia Cream. Take a look at Maria Killim's post on matching beiges. She suggests Monroe Bisque with gold/yellow tile.

Here is a link that might be useful: Maria Killam Beige

Geez do I feel your pain. I bought sample pint after pint to find the "right" tan for the walls in both bathrooms. Although they have the same field tile, the light is very different as are the stones we used for the countertop.

Our upstairs bathroom has a bit more of a reddish cast. I don't recall what that color is, but it took quite awhile to get it right. FWIW, I was unsuccessful in using BM colors for any room, although I think they have pleasing colors. However I had good success at Glidden Professional stores.
My advice is to shop for more samples and repaint, even if you have to pay someone to do it. I know it would eat at me too.
Make sure to tell your DH we all admire his tile work! 8-D

Thanks for your feedback. I think the room needs a lighter color, however I was invisioning darker all the time. Of course when I had to make my decision I was swayed by many other opinions to go lighter.

I know the color isn't right, unfortunatley my DH will not re paint at least not right now. I'm going to wait until all the other fixtures and accessories are up. I'll deal with it for now, until I can get a consultant to tell me what color will work.

I suggested creme in your original thread and still think that would be the best color with the stone you have. It will offer a nice complimentary contrast but won't over power the room. It's a beautiful stone, so let it be the star in the room.

the 'wrong' paint color would drive me crazy!

it is SO much easier/faster to paint with everything down!!! do you think you could tackle this project and change the wall color yourself?? it looks like it's a pretty small room! i know i learned long ago that sometimes if i want things done my way, it's best to do them myself---and it's amazing what i can do!! and it's liberating!

Lukkiirish- your so right. Unfortunately, I was torn with going lighter and darker because my husband insisted on darker. So I went in the middle really not thinking it thru. It had to be the hardest decision I made in this Reno.

Busybee- wish it were that easy. He would be beside himself if I attempted to paint. He's a painter and takes pride in his hard work., which is why I find it difficult right now to change the color. Even though it would be easier with bare walls.

Thanks! I will keep you posted.

I just wanted to mention that I feel your pain! Time to look on the bright side; your bathroom is coming along nicely! Not to worry, you'll get there eventually on the paint color. Meanwhile, enjoy the progress and spend time envisioning the color you do want on the walls. He'll help you paint it; he just needs a little time.

I think cream would be very pretty too; but then alot of colors could work with what you have there.

Very pretty bathroom!

I agree that it's the wrong color, but I don't think it's a question of darker or lighter, but rather the wrong shade. The tiles have yellow-gold undertones and the paint looks like it has pink-red undertones.

I think if you switch to a different family of browns, it will be better no matter whether you go dark or light.

And I agree with the poster above who said it's a lot easier to paint without all the fixtures on the walls. I've been in your shoes, with a whole room painted in a color (that I chose) that made me want to cry. If you can do it yourself, I think it's worth it in the long run to just fix it now.

I responded on bathrooms forum (-:

Like others have said above... Whether you go light or dark, make sure you have yellow/gold undertones because it is the red/pink undertone in the paint that you chose that is clashing with the tile. That's why it just looks "wrong".

It's a gorgeous room and I just love the tile!

Zoecat/caldreamer- thanks I wish I had posted on this forum before I made my decision. I download the BM color capture on my phone and now I understand the different in undertones.

I'm hoping to get this fixed sooner than later. And thank you for the bathroom comments I'm happy with everything else!

How about going to a place that color matches. bring your tile, see what colors come up and either go lighter or darker.

I agree with the post about beige undertones. I think Maria Killam knows what she's talking about with her beiges. Also, just re-paint it yourself. It'll be so much more torturous when everything's up in there. Trust me, I just spent many hours repainting my kitchen and it was torture. I should have insisted the contractor wait for me to re-paint before everything was installed.

Most of the larger BM stores have a color consultant come in a couple days a week. Just bring your pictures, or tile.

Halfway down this website is a brown chart that can be very helpful in certain situations - like when you are trying to figure out why different neutrals don't coordinate.

I've used this simple chart many times to explain undertones in a simple way.

Here is a link that might be useful: Decorating with Browns

We used that color in our office and it has pink undertones. Certain walls, during different times of the day look pinkish. I did not like the color either. We are still living with it. It worked with out dark furniture, but I didn't like the pinkish tones.

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Jane- The color looks really nice in this room. I dont see any pink undertones.

I think I may be living with this color for a bit.

If your husband won't let you paint it yourself, you could try a light bulb change. I don't know the color science behind it but I think the GE Reveal bulbs will diminish the yellow undertones in your tile.

It's not that he won't. I think I need to make sure I get the right color via consultant before I have him change it. We haven't installed our vanity lights yets, onve it is I will see how the GE bulbs make it look.

Thanks!

Been there
Done that
Repainted ....

More times than I would admit!

Here are some colors that will work.

Here is a link that might be useful: SW colors that work with your tile

Poo, the link is not working on my end. Look at the Sherwin Williams chit that has Interactive Cream 6113 and other nice shades on it. There are some nice darker and lighter shades on the same chit as well.

Here is a link that might be useful:

Ok it's happening! My DH called me today and said pick a color. Now under pressure I need suggestions again before I lose it. �What light cream colors would you choose with this tile.

No need to rush in to choosing a paint color. Deep breath. You'll need to sample colors, preferably on the wall, or if not, then on foam core boards and put them up in the room. Evaluate the colors under different lighting conditions and times of day. Take your time.

As for specific suggestions, if you want to go cream, how aobut EK's Classic Cream. Or, find a shade that matches your paint on a paint strip and then go up to colors so it's a beigey white color?

I knew your husband would come around...he just needed some time...painting a room is alot of work. :-)

I too have this stone tile in my bathroom and fortunately picked an uber light creamy yellow. Very soft and unobtrusive.

Thanks andrea! I had a feeling he would, but it's when he's good and ready. I did not want to rush so I brought home a sample and to my surprise he doesn't like the cream color. He wants to stay with a Warner beige or darker. I'll have to take my time with this.

Deborah - pictures would be a big help. It would help him visualize what it could look like.

Thanks!

Can you post some more pictures of your bathroom from different angles? Cream could work but maybe a darker color would play off the travertine a little better? It would be great to see more pictures.

Decorating is such a personal thing; it's amazing any two people can navigate such a project and stay married!

I will post other pictures later today. I agree with you Andrea ... Heh we did survive a 12 weekend kitchen renovation in the dead of winter. It can only make one stronger and patience - And it's all me!

More pictures would definitely help.

here are more images. The door and frame will both be painted white.

Jterrilyn- how did you come up with SW 6113?

I would go to the paint store and get the swatches so you can tape them up and see what works and what doesn't. Then buy the jars or small sample cans and test it. Then choose.

We used Behr Raffia Cream in our living room, kitchen and halls and I LOVE this color. It doesn't have a strong undertone and seems to work with everything I match it with.

Have to agree...re-paint it. I have been there also and although it's a pain, you won't be happy until it's done. You need a more yellowy beige or a color that will match the darker shading in your tile. Putnam Ivory by BM comes to mind, or perhaps Shelburne buff, Powell Buff. The best thing to do is take a tile to the store and match it.

Lukkiirish - do you have images? I looked at this color but didn't get a sample - yet.

Scan mike - I like Putnam ivory. Not sure bout the others - they look more gold.

I would pull the following chips for you to consider:

SW Nomadic Desert
SW Latte
BenM Sierra Hills
BenM Sherwood Tan
BenM Stonehouse
BenM Brunswick Beige

Thank you! I will carefully look these over and hope to make a decision before the weekend. I forgot to mention - this may or may not change you color suggestions, but there will be an additional 3 light over the vanity that will give more lighting but can be turned off separetly.

I posted in the bath forum. Did you ever look at BM Shaker Beige. I think our tiles have similar tones in them. This was still during construction and some of the tiles were still pretty dusty, but I like this picture because it shows the white trim and tub and you can see the shade change of the wall where the light from the window is shining in. We used this color in the entire house and the way it looks changes depending on what camera I was using and the lighting, so it would need to be something you sampled.

If you look at the swatches from the BM site, you can see how it is less pink than Shabby Chic. This is Shabby Chic on the left and Shaker Beige on the right.

go to a large BM store where they have the large paint sheet samples 12x12, and bring a tile sample.

take a look at SW Believable Buff.

Thanks to all! We chose another color and will be posting pictures over weekend.

I have the same dilemma. Please post pics of your completed bathroom.

Wow didn't realize its been almost a year! Here is the new color. I've learned to live with it, but much better than the first!

Thank you. Congratulations.