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Trim & Cabinets SW Greek Villa -- Need wall paint colors

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

I need help choosing my wall paint colors. I have a home with quite a bit of natural light (two-story great room). I have Greek Villa for my trim and cabinets. I was considering Accessible Beige at 50% but it still seems a bit too dark. I have also tried Aesthetic White (seems too light). Any other ideas? I have already eliminated City Loft, Agreeable Gray.

I also considered keeping it easy and choosing Greek Villa in a different sheen for the walls but I am worried with all the natural light that the walls will look washed out. Also concerned that the all white theme is trendy. I want a more timeless look.

Comments (17)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Try SW Natural Choice.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Or SW Creamy. LRV 81. Lighter but neutral.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Here are details on these two colors.

    Travis Wiltshire thanked Flo Mangan
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Opps. Don’t know why that posted twice.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Here’s Natural Choice.

  • 2 years ago

    Would Aesthetic white work?

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Just depends on how much contrast you want. Lots of choices.

  • 2 years ago

    Ok would Aesthetic white be less or more contrast. I am thinking something between accessible beige and aesthetic white/creamy.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I need to analyze these colors. Bbl

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Do you want to stay with Sherwin Williams? What colors will be in furniture in adjoining room(s)?

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    SW Neutral Ground..what is the color of your furniture?

  • 2 years ago

    I’m ok not staying with a sherwin Williams Color. As for furniture, we went wont be buying that for wire quite sometime, as we ran into many surprises with this remodel. i I am thinking more neutralsneutral and warm tone furniture

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Sorry I've been MIA. Been super busy. So, my analysis of the DNA (scientific notation) of the colors we have been discussing is as follows. First, these all fall into a category of being able to "contrast" with the Greek Villa cabinetry. Greek Villa has a LRV (light reflective value)- or how light or dark a color will appear (0 being black to 100 which is pure white and reflects all light). Greek Villa has an LRV of 84. So very reflective on that scale. All the others that have been suggested are all in the 70-73 range. That means they are not as reflective so would give enough of a difference to be at least somewhat contrasting. HOWEVER, your light in your space both natural and artificial is very important to these values. Since you are struggling a bit with this, I suggest you consider ordering a "package" of samples the "warm whites" from samplize.com They have sets that are available and much easier to use than making your own samples and buying many sample pots of paint, poster boards, brushes, etc. and then having to dispose properly of left over paint. I use these all the time. I think the kit will really help you and you can see these colors much better in your own light conditions. Otherwise, we are just hunting for that "needle in a haystack". Hope that helps.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    This is from their website.

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks everyone!

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    @Travis What color did you end up with for your walls? We are using Greek Villa for our cabinets and trim, and trying to decide on a wall color.. using Greek Villa in a different sheen is what I am leaning towards right now. This is for our new kitchen/breakfast nook and family room which form a big open space.