Help with paint undertones

2 years ago

So, I want to choose a new paint colour for kitchen, and need help in choosing correct undertones. I am searching many green gray greige, and my fixed elements are orange toned woods, log beams/posts, birch flooring and pine ceilings. Should I avoid the purple undertones and or the peachy undertones. Example Shoji white looks very peachy on sample board, some grays look too dark & blue I.e. Wordly gray SW. Innukshuk cast very pink looking to me but LRV might be correct around 64. I’m considering Edgecomb Gray or Ballet White or Fog Mist, but grays are not as popular. In photo Edgecomb gray is left side and Ballet white below clock. Do I need to go more into the beige end of things? I can’t do much about lighting, they are warm led’s. Room doesn’t get a lot of sunlight. Windows face south and west. Want to lighten the space, I’m looking at LRV’s in the 70’s but maybe the room needs a hint of more colour…if so what??? Cabinets dark almost black , countertops granite off white with specs of gray beige black some brownish gold threads. I’ve included photo of bathroom with Edgecomb Gray for reference lights on and off.

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apple_pie_order
2 years ago
The original poster wrote: "Room doesn’t get a lot of sunlight. Windows face south and west. Want to lighten the space,"

When you want to make a dramatic change in paint color, the most reliable way to choose new paint, without color reflections cast by the current paint color, is to start with priming the walls with white primer. You may need two or three coats. Then open the blinds, turn on the lights, and put up new samples. Look at the samples in daylight and at night for a couple days. If you are getting new lighting, install it before making your final choice.
apple_pie_order
2 years ago
The unusual wood trim looks quite striking. This article may be helpful: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-terrific-paint-color-matches-for-wood-details-stsetivw-vs~9025200
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kandrewspa
2 years ago
Edgecomb Gray isn't really gray. I have it my primary bedroom which has two north facing windows and one west. I never see any green in it either, but of course that could depend on your lighting. I have older oak floors which are a little orangy and EG looks fine with them. Also look at Seashell, White Down and Soft Chamois if you want something lighter than Edgecomb Gray. Or just go white with White Dove.
Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
agree with @apple_pie_order

you'll never find a color you love swatching next to all that dark.
apple_pie_order
2 years ago
@ Patricia Colwell, Houzz software doesn't allow an original poster to delete a duplicate post once someone has added a comment or a certain length of time has gone by.
Kathy Stuart
Original Author
2 years ago
@Patricia Colwell…did I do a duplicate post in error? Your opinion is appreciated on colour ideas, I notice you have lots of insight on this matter. I have posted on the past, but I haven’t painted yet, so I’ve rephrased my post to ensure I don’t get into wrong undertones with wood. Love to hear back from you.