All colors change with your lighting and exposures. Go to the paint store. SAMPLE on large boards and place them in different lights at different times of day. Paint is specific to YOUR interior.

Of course you're getting different answers from your color app. As Jan said, color changes with the light in the room, and your eyes (and the apps "eyes") will perceive a different color even on different areas of the same color in the same room. This is why there is no shortcut and you must test the color in your room with your light.

That being said, you could try Ben Moore Stratton Blue, Healing Aloe, or Gossamer Blue. But as Marylee said, these are just guesses. If you absolutely cannot be in the room, then paint the walls white and repaint when you are able to test the actual color in the actual room.

Here's a discussion with examples of this dilemma:

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5820599/help-me-find-a-color#n=118

I will just throw out another random guess. My daughter has this color in a room in her house and it really is a chameleon color as it's hard to decide if it's green or gray or blue but whatever it is, it is lovely. She also has that tone of wood floors. I never would think to look twice at it but it's so nice in the space. Obviously your mileage may vary.

It is SW Lazy Gray. In real life, in her space it is less gray and more something else if that makes any sense.link to Lazy Gray on Sherwin Williams Website

Looks like SW Magnetic Gray that I have in my dining room.

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Unless we're using the same monitor, we're all seeing a different colour on our screens. That is the biggest obstacle to discussing/researching colours online. Choosing a wall colour long distance is a recipe for disappointment. :/

As Jan said go get poster boards take the picture if you want to the paint store but you still will need samples and testing in your space . BTW before choosing wall color make sure all your lighting is LEDs in 4000K or not matter what you choose it will look different at night.

Thanks all - wow, it’s pretty radical to read that linked article showing how different the same color shows up in different rooms.

Well, I suppose I knew it was a futile attempt. It’s just... so overwhelming to start the search with ALL THE COLORS. Do I start in the green section? The blue section? The grey section? The beige section? Even going to the paint shop, there are dozens of closely related chips all right next to each other so it’s hard to tell them apart. I was hoping that someone experienced with designing (choosing, matching, painting colors), could point me in the direction of choice colors in this color family (as in the picture above) that are widely loved and complex.

But I totally understand the difficulty! I’ll go the route of the paint shop and large samples.

What I usually do is go through the fan deck and select colors in the hue family that I would like to try. Then I narrow them down and get large samples. As a designer I can obtain large samples of Ben Moore colors to put up on the walls to see how the color will look in the room. In your case I'd try the gray sections. All of the grays belong to a hue family--blue grays, green grays, etc., and that color will come through once up on the wall. Color always looks more intense on the large expanse of wall than it does on the chips, so I always go more muted unless I want a really saturated color.

As for lighting, I know Patricia Colwell always recommends 4000K LED lights, but unless you really like them, don't use them to select your color, since they will render the color differently. Use the lighting you prefer and will actually use in the room to view and select the colors.

If you're really confused, you could hire a color consultant for an hour or two. They are well versed in colors and can select a one a lot faster than you can, since they can pinpoint what you want from the vast array of colors available.

Good luck!

Lighting is PERSONAL. It is for your enjoyment / for safety and there are many types.. and to enhance a space. A foyer needs 4000k led, like a moose needs antlers. Try the paint as you would use the foyer with a warm welcome. With a lamp on a console , in evening light : )

You don't light a bedroom for surgery, and you don't light a surgery room for a candle light dinner.

Light it in the way you USE it , most of the time.

I know it can be overwhelming to start the search for the perfect color! You are loving the color you see in the photo which in reality may be much different. I would suggest you go to the paint store and borrow a fan deck. Try the BM classic colors fan deck to start. Immediately disregard all of the colors in the 1/3 portion of the beginning of the deck. These are what I call the clean/ bright colors.

Lay the fan deck on a white surface and spread it out. Now go to what I refer to as the “ dirty” colors. These are the muted, grayed down tones. You will see that they are actually separated in all the colors of the rainbow.

Now, narrow your search to the blue/ green section. You will see it quite clearly.

If you don’t find something in this area there are also some in the historical colors. Again, lay the colors out against a white background. You will see the ones that are more blue, more green. Don’t waste your time looking all over a paint deck in sections that you can’t use.

Due to lighting it could be any of these or none of these! Picking a color while not in your space is a cr@p shoot at best so good luck. Get some samples.

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Wow, lynartist, great advice! You really knocked it out of the park!

@Jan Moyer Amen to you on the 4000K lighting comment! Fine for the basement and garage, but not everywhere in the house.

😊thanks Diana! No fancy color theory, just in simple layman’s terms! It really is so hard for so many people to just get started. Don’t do it in the paint store; bad lighting. Take it home and focus on just we’re you want to be!

Check out SW Sea Salt.

Idk if this helps - do you want walls to look crisp against wood and white?

or subdued somewhat gray?

I know it’s probably different, but on my screens it looks similar to BM sleigh bells (maybe a shade darker - half moon crest). Probably not correct but if you are looking for a muted gray green you might want to check it out... pic of sleigh bells included just in case.

I can vouch for Prescott Green by Benjamin Moore.

A follow-up question to my previous one on paint color....

The paint I’m choosing here is for a front hallway and stairway, and then continues into the upper hallway. There is lots of molding and detail through these areas. Where should the paint should start and stop? I assume the base molding stays white? What about the wainscoting height/chair-rail molding? Or the picture rail? Or the detail on the side of the staircase? And... the ceiling corners are curved with an interior molding - do you paint a bit on the ceiling until it meets this ceiling detail?

The floors and stairs have been restored to their original wood and the newel posts and railings are being stripped. Risers are white, treads are wood. Spindles will be white, railing and newel posts will be wood.

For the record, after getting lots of samples and painting large boards, I decided to go with Wythe blue (thank you @lynartist!). Will update with pics when it's painted...

This is a tight space with a lot of trim and moldings! I would be inclined to paint a lot of the wall molding the same color as the walls. Are you keeping the floor the same?

Since there is so much going on in this space I would not do a white wainscot. It is just plaster there; not millwork. Normally this should be all done in white but that’s what it is now and I don’t really like that either! The molding looks like it needs some work and a good paint job! I think I would simplify this as much as possible. Choose what you want to highlight; paint over what you want to diminish. Here is an idea.

Yes, floors and stairs are completely refinished with white oak (still covered in paper so I couldn’t show complete picture!).

Wythe is the color on the left - looks so much darker than your rendering. Wow, color is funny.

Don’t pay any attention to the screen rendering! That’s not at all representative. I’m not sure how you want to do this Brooklyn? Thoughts?

Here’s a pic of the hallway floor, btw! Stair treads are same wood, and risers are painted white.

Wow. That’s beautiful flooring.

Really so beautiful.

Beautiful floor!

Have you considered doing this space in a warmer white? Maybe removing some of the wall molding for a cleaner look! What are you thoughts here?

I think your floors are the stars of the show here! I would upgrade the wainscot with picture frame molding to add interest. Paint the woodwork out in semi gloss.

My favorite gray-green is gray clouds, but depending on the light it shows differently in rooms.

@lynartist I love the idea of doing the color on the top half. The bottom wainscotting isn't that interesting right now, but I could definitely add the detail you described. I considered doing that in the 1st floor bathroom, but it was such a small space that I ended up just painting the bottom half of the wall instead (in Wrought Iron).

The ceilings has been painted in Chantilly Lace. If I added a warm white, would you suggest that for the wainscoting/trim?

In reflecting on my style, I find myself blending traditional Victorian/Edwardian detail (parquet floors, wainscoting, clawfoot tub in the m. bath) and Scandinavian-esque simplicity (raw wood, clean lines). Not sure it always works, but it's the source of my confusion (and inspiration). I'm also in love with color (in my house growing up, every room was painted a different, vibrant color), but am feeling scared to make a big statement here (this house is old and historic and a huge, costly investment and feels bigger than my amateur design aesthetic!).

So - "artistic-minimalist-victorian," whatever that is, lol.

Here are a few pictures that I keep coming back to...

(I've posted elsewhere about my kitchen, which has this color pallet)

That backslash!

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Love the orange cabinets!

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I understand your wanting and love of color! My main concern is the size of the door trim, and the lack of wall space. It could end up lookin very choppy in this space with the white wainscot and the door openings. Since your floor is so beautiful and really a showstopper I think you might be better off highlighting those such as in this photo! Do a beautiful paint job on all the trim and add more to the bottom half but the floor and staircase is the main attraction here.

@lynartist The wood strippers just sent a few progress photos of the newel posts and banisters.... thought you’d appreciate seeing them.

And you are totally right! At your suggestion, I’m going to try and use that Wythe blue in a different room and keep the front hallway light and simple. Do you have a warm white you love that would complement the wood floors/banisters and Chantilly Lace ceiling?

OMG! Just beautiful!!!

BM Simply White is a warm white and white dove is very nice although a tad gray but still warm. They are still light but have some warmth to them which would be nice in here. I am glad you changed your mind as the woodwork can shine on it’s own and the floors are just beautiful!

oh wow, so beautiful!! Brooklyn townhouse? Whereabouts?

@Gcubed Yes! Near Prospect Park. Are you there too?!

I love NY neighborhoods with brownstones, always my favorite places to stroll around on the weekends.

In Manhattan but the bones of all of these townhouses around here are so beautiful. I'm guessing you have a big project ahead of you. Can't wait to see your progress.

@Gcubed We're actually (hopefully) nearly done! If all goes according to plan, should be ready to move in by Sept 1. It's been a long haul, not aided in any way by a 3-month COVID complete shutdown....

There are more questions I need to answer than I even knew existed. The painters are standing in the paint store asking me what finish I want on my doors and trim. What do I tell them?

I’ve chosen Flat finish for all walls, including bathroom (BM - Aura Bath & Spa line). What finish do I want for doors? Eggshell? What about trim? Would it be a different finish if the doors and trim were the same color as the walls (vs. warmer white or a different color)?

Trim is usually a satin or semi-gloss. I think same for doors. Those finishes tend to be easier to clean. They have a little more sheen so even if same color as walls, it will "look" different but good.

I'm no pro but we just re-painted our apartment about 2 years ago and that's what we chose (except matte paint for walls since they are not super smooth)

Aura is a matte paint so not exactly flat which will be good as it is also very durable, dries to a beautiful velvety finish and can be cleaned easily and touched up. As to your trim. I prefer semi gloss but that depends on how they have sanded and improved the look of your trim here. The higher the sheen the more visible the imperfections. You have a lot of beautiful trim work though so if they have done a good job then semi gloss would be nice.

You've likely already painted - but try Oyster Bay by Sherwin Williams. Very nice green-gray.