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Help with grout color for backsplash

9 years ago

Nearing the end of a kitchen renovation (which I couldn't have done without Houzz), and we're down to picking out grout color for the backsplash (which I found on Houzz, thank you). I think I'm leaning toward a mid-to-light color, but there's even a mint color that seems to perfectly match the tile. Just not sure which way to go. The cabinets are a cream color and the countertops will be almost black. I've put 3 sample colors on the tile in the photo. Thanks for any suggestions.

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flopsycat1

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

The two samples on the right appear very yellow. I'd use the grey sample on the left.

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Lou Myers
9 years ago
Definitely the grey on the far left
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Elle
9 years ago
Of those 3, I agree the sample on the left is best because the tile appears to have cooler colors of green and gray whereas the samples on the right appears to be warmer colors like tan or butterscotch.
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Barbara Anderson Designs LLC
9 years ago
the sample on the left the other two will contrast too much against the counter surface
sunnydrew
9 years ago
Agree... the one on the left looks better. Great tiles!
Lisa Green
Original Author
9 years ago
The sample on the left is called "mint," which I love because my accent color in the kitchen is a minty tone. I think it looks really nice with the tile, too -- glad you all agree! Thanks so much.
SB 0403
8 years ago
I agree with all, the mint one the left looks amazing!
kaohinani
6 years ago
We are doing very similar tiles in a penny shape for a master bath. What color grout did you chose? Do you have any photos or updates? We're also seriously considering the "mint" grout from Mapei.

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