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Ceiling color for Colonnade Gray walls

5 years ago

I *think * I have decided on Colonnade Gray (Sherwin Williams) for my whole house color in my new build. I need to choose a ceiling color. I have been looking at Original White (my favorite so far), Simple White, and Eider White. Am I on the right track? Does anyone have any other/better color suggestions? Why is this so hard!!

Comments (11)

  • 5 years ago

    We used Colannade Gray throughout most of our home. Snowbound by SW on ceilings & trim.

    HTH :)

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Colonnade gray is a good choice - a timeless gray I believe! I'd suggest the City Loft SW, it will be perfect for ceiling and trim.
    From the above options Original white, Simple white and Snowbound could also work well. :)

  • 5 years ago

    I think a whiter white will work, better than any of the samples you posted above for the ceiling. Take a look at Benjamin moore Chantilly lace.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Thank you! These are all great options that I will bring to my meeting tomorrow! Here are all of them in collage format again.I do really like the Chantilly Lace.


  • 5 years ago

    @prepmom now that I look at this more, I do really like the snowbound. Do you have picture at all?

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Snowbound can go pink in some light. You really are going to need some samples in your light. If you want light and bright, Colonnade Gray has a LRV of about 54 so it is going to be fairly dark. Most new builds are going lighter and brighter. City Loft for walls could be great choice. Get some samples from Wes.samplize.com along with ceiling colors and see how they look in the light of the home. Flooring will also be key factor to overall look. It’s hard with new builds because you don’t have the artificial light and true light from window glass etc. But it helps for sure to see what colors do in the actual space.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Btw, Chantilly lace is one of the brightest whites. Nice for trim but might want less bright for ceiling. Depends on final wall color. If you go lighter on walls you could do ceiling same color assuming the ceilings will be at least 9’.

  • 5 years ago

    @Flo Mangan Thank you! Floors are wood look LVT in a lighter color. Doors, trim, and cabinets are all stained cherry wood in Southern Pecan. Ceilings are 9’ most everywhere .

    *disclaimer- not my dog - though he is cute


    I had planned to go with Repose Grey, but found Colonnade to work better with our flooring. It really is hard in new builds because the windows all have plastic on them still and no lights in. I plan to grab lots of samples today to bring out there this weekend. Most rooms have lots of southern light. One bedroom has only northern light.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Ok. I understand. Once you have narrowed down choices get the larger samples. It is well worth it and you don’t have to buy foam board, paint samples and brushes to make your own. Then safely dispose of leftover sample paint. Sample paint is generally satin finish too which can be misleading for actual finish. I would wait as long as possible so you can get good feel for everything. Have you considered SW Agreeable Gray or SW Accessible Beige. Two good neutral choices that would look great with your flooring. Wood trim is not a current trend. Most are doing MDF in white trim. Does warp and is less costly. I think it might be better choice?

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Do you have any existing furniture that will be going in here?

    Love the wood color, very beautiful.

    Depending on the look you are going for, Colonnade Grey or City Loft are great choices to created that traditional cozy country home and go well with your wood choices.

    Some other options You may want for consideration in your samples, Egret White and Pediment.

    Can't wait to see what you choose and how it all comes together

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Auto corrected, I meant to say the MDF doesn’t warp which is good thing.