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alabaster cabinets with what light color

12 months ago

I’m doing my kitchen cabinets in SW Alabaster. I recently bought Accessible Beige reduced DOWN TO 35%(not BY 35%) for my main living areas including the kitchen. Now I’m worried and second guessing. Should I do that for walls, trim and ceiling in different sheens with the alabaster cabinets, or the walls and doors in that color with alabaster for cabinets, trim and ceiling? Should I just change the wall color all together? If so, would Greek Villa walls work with Alabaster cabinets? I want to keep my walls light, warm and neutral. I’m open to other color suggestions as long as they fit that description. My dining room is somewhat open to the kitchen and it’s going to be SW Lullaby, and my kitchen island will be SW Niebla Azul. I want to brighten my house without it being to stark. I should mention, my house is not very big, gets some natural sunlight but not much and it’s a 1940s craftsman bungalow. I need all the help and advice you have. THANKS IN ADVANCE

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  • 12 months ago
    last modified: 12 months ago

    Ok, you haven’t really thought this through. How would you like to show us what 35% Accessible Beige looks like? The best advice I can offer is that you consult with SW, they have great customer service.

    Other than that, the website recommendation for a coordinating color for Accessible Beige is Aesthetic White which looks nothing like Alabaster.


    Alabaster has an odd yellow grey undertone. They recommend coordinating it with Natural Tan. My guess is that 35% of NT would be a much better pairing for Alabaster than any percentage of Accessible Beige. But in truth, when you dilute a color as much as you are diluting it, it might not matter that much. I can see the difference in AB and NT, I may not be able to see the difference in their diluted progeny.



  • 12 months ago

    So, here is your palette. Don’t add anymore colors, it’ll look like a J Crew outlet.





  • 12 months ago

    I like it. I may have to get a paint sample of NT at 50% since I need something a bit lighter in my house.

  • 12 months ago

    I would consider getting a paint consultation from Kylie Interiors or the like. It costs a little more up front but worth every penny (especially if you would have to repaint). If you’re not up for that, there are many palettes available online with coordinating colors (I like Millie Hart but there are plenty others available). At the bare minimum, go to Kylie’s website and read the reviews/watch the YouTube videos on those colors!

  • 12 months ago

    Don't neglect the color of your led lights. 3200K is warmer than 4000K. Evaluate your choices in the light you'll use.

  • 12 months ago

    These are not sitting right with me. Your home is smaller, doesn't get much natural light, and you want to brighten things up (without going stark - smart). These colors in combination feel dirty to me. Individually they may be fine but together they are not. I don't think you will get the brightening effect you want.


    Why not color drench your kitchen by painting the cabinets, walls, ceiling, and trim all the same color? I have always lived in smaller spaces and have always done this in my kitchens. It really helps the space feel bigger and more open. Plus, you don't have to worry about coordinating neutrals. I'd select Alabaster or something similar for this. (Though, I cannot speak to the tweaks you are making to that color. No matter what color you end up with, paint multiple large swatches on poster board and move them around your kitchen at different heights, different times of day to see how they look. You can but SW large swatches but if you are getting custom you'll have to make them yourself.)




    What color are your floors?


    Post your kitchen size and layout. In a small kitchen, size really impacts color choices. I'm not a huge fan of a different colored island in a small kitchen. Will you have stools at the island, how much of a distance can it be viewed from?


    Alabaster and Neible Azul just don't feel coordinated. I don't know enough about the science of paint to say why but I'm not digging them together.



  • 12 months ago

    I’d be nervous about using SW Alabaster in a home that only gets some natural light.

  • 12 months ago

    You haven't provided enough information to give you good advice. Everything needs to work together. The flooring, the cabinet color, the island color, the furnishings, countertops, backsplash and art and decor.


    Can you share more information?