aarrrgghh..... when I went to the paint store, the Kensington blue chip was much darker than it appeared online. I was disappointed.

So, the clerk gave me two small brochures of their most popular colors. I came home and put them up against the brick.

Waalaa. no contest. The cottage red absolutely made my brick sing. AND, my husband likes it too. :)

Thanks for trying to help me Rockin'. I did appreciate your input.