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Hi do you think a stiffkey blue feature wall would go with Cromarty

2 years ago

Hello, i'm painting my kitchen, lounge/diner which leads to hall stairs and landing which needs to be fairly light and not grey, but would like Stiffkey blue along the chimney breast wall, and just wanted to know if you thought Cromarty would go. thanks

Comments (4)

Sonia
2 years ago
I have Cromarty in my Living Room and it can look a bit grey during overcast days, but i still love it. Have you checked the F&B website? They do have suggestions for matching colours.
Debbie Bucklen
Original Author
2 years ago
Lovely, I like a grey/green, just steering away from greys as already have it, Farrow and ball recommend Mizzle with Stiffkey blue, so I think Cromarty should be okay as similar tone.
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