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Best neutral for dark wood trim?

artistschmartist

5 years ago

I'm reverting my craftsman with dark (chocolate brown) wood trim back to a neutral color for selling. I feel like the normal light gray will be too cool and look bad. Recommendations on the perfect greige or french gray or maybe even cream wall color?

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5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
We have dark wood (walnut stained) trim in our house and painted walls with SW Twilight Gray. The undertones really compliment the wood tones. Repose Gray, Mindful Gray, and Agreeable Gray would be other considerations.
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