Color Scheme
Suggested True Blue Paint Picks You can go with a pure blue or dial it down with shades that have more white or gray. I like pairing true blues with light gray concrete or tile. From left to right: Castle Moat, from Behr; Pitch Blue, from Farrow & Ball; Ship's Harbor, from Pittsburgh Paints and Lazy Sunday, from Benjamin Moore.
Suggested Spring Green Paint Picks Nothing says "spring" like fresh green hues. These would look fantastic against a medium- to dark-toned wood or bamboo floor. From left to right: Burst of Lime, from Kelly-Moore; Chesapeake, from Pratt & Lambert; Electric Lime, from Sherwin-Williams and Spring Green, from Glidden.
Gray-Violet Paint Picks These hues are elegant against an ebony-colored floor, such as Daltile's Timber Glen in Espresso. From left to right: Mulberry Shadow 4003-4A, from Valspar; Purple Moon KM3085-2, from Kelly-Moore; Windswept Solitude 011-5, from Mythic Paint; and Violet Verbena 445-5, from Pittsburgh Paint.
Gray-Violet Paint Picks These hues are elegant against an ebony-colored floor, such as Daltile's Timber Glen in Espresso. From left to right: Mulberry Shadow 4003-4A, from Valspar; Purple Moon KM3085-2, from Kelly-Moore; Windswept Solitude 011-5, from Mythic Paint; and Violet Verbena 445-5, from Pittsburgh Paint.
Deep taupe paint picks. As neutrals, these colors work with any color floor, but if your particular space doesn't get much light, you might want to choose a light-colored flooring, such as maple. From left to right: Bronzed Ivy GLN23, from Glidden; Urbane Bronze SW7048, from Sherwin-Williams; Fair Fieldstone KM3959-3, from Kelly-Moore; and Gargoyle 1546, from Benjamin Moore.
A sampling of neutral hues forecast to be big in 2013: 1. A cool khaki that has a bit of green in it: Sea Haze 2137-50, from Benjamin Moore 2. An elegant deep taupe: Mink SW6004, from Sherwin-Williams 3. Pantone's pick, a light grayish purple: African Violet 4. A bluish-green gray: Twilight T13-6, from Behr
Slate gray. Yes, you can use gray with tan, beige and other organic hues. It doesn't always feel right to put these neutrals together but it can work well if you incorporate different finishes. For example, in this photo walls painted with slate gray serve as a backdrop for stained wood cabinetry. Paint Pick: Steely Gray 7664 by Sherwin-Williams
Charcoal gray. Deep charcoal grays are more subdued. Also called smoky gray, this color is very calming which makes it a great choice for a bedroom. The deepest grays exude a feeling of elegance, and they create a striking contrast when paired with white or vivid colors. Tip: Bright yellows are commonly used with charcoal gray, but try experimenting with other unexpected hues such as lime green, cranberry red or burnt orange.
Nature's Gray. Gray in the kitchen is becoming very popular these days. Because kitchens are such a huge gathering place, use a gray that is warm and inviting. If greige looks too taupe to you, turn to nature for inspiration. Many birds and other animals, rocks and pebbles are perfect shades of warm gray. Paint Pick: Gray Horse 2140-50 by Benjamin Moore
Greige. The gray office cubicle has definitely received a bad reputation. However, as shown here, a very warm gray can be a terrific choice for a workspace whether it's a home office, studio or craft room. These warmer shades of gray are called greige because they are a cross between gray and beige. This color is welcoming, cozy and far from being drab. Paint Pick: Mega Greige 7031 by Sherwin-Williams
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