Struggling to find the proper gray!!!

9 years ago

Hi
Let me start by saying that I am colorblind, so choosing the proper gray wall color for my kitchen is driving me crazy!!! My cabinets are painted BM Balboa Mist, countertops are Cambria Brittannica, backsplash is white subway. Medium tone wood floors. After approximately 10 color samples I think SW Worldly Gray is my favorite, unless somebody has another suggestion ! My kitchen doesn't get a ton of light so I worry about it being to dark, I definitely don't want it to look dark. Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Lisa

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msullyva

9 years ago

I found that the color Wish by Benjamin Moore works well with whites and complements brown woods.

It looks slightly different in the various lighting around the room.
I've used it in my Master bedroom which has med brown tones of bedroom furniture. I've also used it in my living room which has warm brown tones on the hardwood floors.

Several people I know have also used it in their homes after seeing it in my house.

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User
9 years ago
Bm nimbus (not nimbus gray, just nimbus) looks great with marble and it's warm but a true gray.
Lisa Thompson
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you
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simstress
9 years ago
No advice on the grey paint. Though you didn't ask... The under-cabinet lighting appears to be mounted close to the backsplash. It might look better pulled forward to the front of each cabinet. Good luck!
CLC
9 years ago
Have you looked at SW amazing gray?
nemobaby
9 years ago
agreeable gray, have it in my kitchen and love it
Lisa Thompson
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for those suggestions. Tuesday is painting day so crunch time is tomorrow!
lisamscott
9 years ago
Lisa Thompson, What color did you choose? I have the same countertops and Worldly Gray is one of my options. Curious to know what you ended up with. Your kitchen is beautiful. Thank you!!
Lisa Thompson
Original Author
9 years ago
I ended up choosing BM Revere Pewter and I love it!
lisamscott
9 years ago
Ok thanks for letting me know. I have to use Sherwin Williams brand. Do you know if revere pewter and Worldly gray are similar? Thanks again!!
Lisa Thompson
Original Author
9 years ago
I had SW color match the Revere Pewter. I would say Worldly gray is a bit darker but not by much. Worldly gray was a my second runner up!
lisamscott
9 years ago
I went with Worldly Gray. I hope it looks OK! It will be painted on Monday.