bathroom wall color

9 years ago

Here is the master bath, along with the accent tile and floor in the shower. The shower is to the right, just out of camera range.

The color strips shown are BM 2136, 2135 and 2123, going left to right. These looked the closest to the tile color, which is somewhat variegated.

Thoughts? TIA

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House Vixen

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hi again Saypoint --

That question depends so much on light and what you want in that particular room.

I would say somewhere on the spectrum between dark enough not to look too washed out and light enough not to make you feel like it's a cave. One person's "airy" is another's "drab" just as one's "dramatic" is another's "oppressive."

Helpful, right? ;)

But seriously, do you have an inkling of how you want this room to feel overall? Are you liking these shades (I do, but that doesn't do you any good)? Because I also see some olive-y green tones that would be lovely with the tile/floor/vanity/counters.

My suggestion would be to narrow your first tries to the -60/-50 colors on the first 2 strips or the -50/-40 on the 3rd one. If you choose one tester from each strip you may hit the right note immediately -- or at least have info that helps you select another shade to try.

ps I know which looks more green vs blue on the strips held by your tile, but once the light hits the wall and bounces off the mirrors I think you'll find different tones may come out. So don't hesitate to test.

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Annie Deighnaugh
9 years ago
I like 2135
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House Vixen
9 years ago
Hi Saypoint --

Man, beautiful bath; I love the tile.

IIRC you're in New England? If so, I'd go with whichever skews a bit more green than blue to help counteract winter light and make the space feel a bit warmer.

I've used something very similar to 2136/-35 (actually tweaked to a custom shade) and it is a lovely serene/spa shade. There's a reason that Restoration Hardware Light Silver Sage/Silver Sage paint color still sells (or gets knocked off)!
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Saypoint zone 6 CT
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes I'm in CT. Would you go lighter, or more mid-tone? 2136 and 2123 are greener than 2135.
Kaillean (zone 8, Vancouver)
9 years ago
2135-50 if you want airy and the one below if you like darker. Love the tile in the first pic!
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Saypoint zone 6 CT
Original Author
9 years ago
I'd just be happy if the room made me "feel" like it looks good, LOL.

I'd love to go with a green in here, it's my favorite color, but I'm feeling very bossed around by the tile. Paris Rain 1501? Spanish Olive 1509?
House Vixen
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I don't think you should feel bossed around -- both the tiles have a lot of complexity to them. And the greens you mentioned are certainly shape-shifters but seem promising.

Lighting aside I can certainly picture your tile/vanity/counter with them.

Why not test a few of them, too?

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voila
9 years ago
Love the tile. I agree with leaning a little more green/blue instead of gray/blue. We just did a bathroom redo and used Palladian Blue HC-144 mixed half strength. Sorry I don't have a picture to show you (not our main home), but take a look for comparison with your other colors.
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Sueb20
9 years ago
We have similar color accent tile in our bathroom in our beach cottage, and used BM Healing Aloe. I like it because it's a little blue, a little green, and a little gray (to my eyes).
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User
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I keep thinking about this thread...but can't really decide which I'd prefer, more green or more blue...each tone has it's own benefits but I think I'd lean more towards a very light or shear blue. I really love the light airy feel that blue offers. I never had an appreciation for it until I painted one of our rooms blue. Then I was in love and had to have it in our room as well. It's such a calming color and it would be really pretty with that gorgeous tile. If I had to choose, I'd probably go with the first or second lightest tone on the middle card. However since I like the idea of a pale green too, I'd probably bring a little bit of the green in with towels or accessories some how.
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amykath
9 years ago
Of all of the samples I like the one on the far left second from the top.

Your bathroom is gorgeous! I typically lean more green blue. I always think of it as a warmer color than gray blue.

I doubt you can go wrong either way bc your bathroom is so beautiful any shade of blue will look great!
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OutsidePlaying
9 years ago
I keep waffling as to which I like best. I first liked 2123-60, but then I kept thinking it maybe should be lighter. I don't know, do you prefer a lighter bathroom or something that really brings out the color? If the former, then maybe look at the lighter 2123-50 or 2136-70.
Saypoint zone 6 CT
Original Author
9 years ago
Here's a test of BM summer shower 2135-60

I think it's too light.