Benjamin Moore COTY 2015

When paired with white, Guilford Green looks super fresh and crisp. For those who favor modern interiors, I’d suggest working with a palette similar to this one shown here, or you can use Guilford Green as a neutral base for other, more vibrant colors, such as bolder shades of greens or blues.

“According to Ellen O’Neill, creative director at Benjamin Moore, the hue represents ‘fresh energy and growth’ and can serve as either ‘the hero or the highlight in any room.’” — Jennifer OttThe paint companies have declared their 2015 Colors of the Year, and they all seem to be in total disagreement. I like this, because it reinforces the ideas that anything goes and that what really matters is using what makes you happy. But checking out their picks is a great way to explore a new color and see how it works in different rooms and with other colors. Ott did the legwork for us. The color seen here is Benjamin Moore’s pick, Guilford Green.Full story: Best Ways to Use the Neutral Green Color of 2015More Colors of the Year: Blue Paisley (PPG Pittsburgh Paints)Coral Reef (Sherwin-Williams)Coastal Surf (Kelly-Moore Paints)Marsala (Pantone)

Benjamin Moore "guilford green"

When paired with white, Guilford Green looks super fresh and crisp. For those who favor modern interiors, I’d suggest working with a palette similar to this one shown here, or you can use Guilford Green as a neutral base for other, more vibrant colors, such as bolder shades of greens or blues.

paired with white, Guilford Green looks super fresh and crisp. For those who favor modern interiors, I’d suggest working with a palette similar to this one shown here, or you can use Guilford Green as a neutral base for other, more vibrant colors, such as bolder shades of greens or blues.

It says can use with bolder colors of blue and green when Guilford Green is used as your neutral.

I like this idea for the master bedroom bath. Could use a fog window that turns on a switch like that gif.

I like this idea for the master bedroom bath. Could use a fog window that turns on a switch like that gif.