Rec your Benjamin Moore perfect light gray

[Cher]

Jan 25, 2019 10:07:20 GMT -6 truckerhat said:

My prob with choosing greys is they look so different in each room depending on the lighting!

This old poster from the nest blogged pics in her house of like 8 diff BM greys: www.veronikasblushing.com/2011/12/i-am-slowly-going-gray-z.html

That’s a Nest poster? I’m pretty sure I referenced that post when I bought my first house.

[marygracerich]

Jan 25, 2019 8:41:25 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

I really like Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl.

I was just coming to recommend this.

[marygracerich]

Jan 25, 2019 8:54:34 GMT -6 Cher said:

Looking at this, I worry gray owl might appear blue: www.kylieminteriors.ca/benjamin-moore-gray-owl-vs-stonington-gray-comparing-undertones-and-more/

It definitely looks grey. My pediatrician’s office used it and it looks great.
ETA: it may be too light for what he wants.

[Nymeria]

Jan 25, 2019 9:55:46 GMT -6 Cher said:

He sent me this as an example of what he likes. So even though he says light gray, I’m not sure he means it.

After seeing this I'll definitely take a picture of Timber Wolf in my kid's room when I go home for lunch.

[poppet]

I agree it really depends on lighting.

I find this site very helpful. It looks like you want cool instead of warm.

laurelberninteriors.com/2015/03/08/benjamin-moore-cool-gray-paint-colors/

I hear beige is the new gray (again), but it doesn't look like it would match that carpet. (And, is it? Maybe not for an office...)

[Cher]

Jan 25, 2019 10:32:28 GMT -6 poppet said:

I agree it really depends on lighting.

I find this site very helpful. It looks like you want cool instead of warm.

laurelberninteriors.com/2015/03/08/benjamin-moore-cool-gray-paint-colors/

I hear beige is the new gray (again), but it doesn't look like it would match that carpet. (And, is it? Maybe not for an office...)

I don’t think he cares too much about what’s in. He just spends a shit ton of time there and wants it to look nice.

[brux]

I would push him to pick a lighter shade that the one he sent you Cher, because would it make the office seem dark and dreary?

We used BM Moonshine in DS’s baby room. It skews warm, but I think warm would look nice in an office with those floor pieces picked out already.
www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/2140-60/moonshine?color=2140-60

[truckerhat]

Jan 25, 2019 10:10:26 GMT -6 Cher said:

Jan 25, 2019 10:07:20 GMT -6 truckerhat said:

My prob with choosing greys is they look so different in each room depending on the lighting!

This old poster from the nest blogged pics in her house of like 8 diff BM greys: www.veronikasblushing.com/2011/12/i-am-slowly-going-gray-z.html

That’s a Nest poster? I’m pretty sure I referenced that post when I bought my first house.

Yep from long ago, I think her sn was Verona

[poppet]

Jan 25, 2019 10:37:54 GMT -6 Cher said:

Jan 25, 2019 10:32:28 GMT -6 poppet said:

I agree it really depends on lighting.

I find this site very helpful. It looks like you want cool instead of warm.

laurelberninteriors.com/2015/03/08/benjamin-moore-cool-gray-paint-colors/

I hear beige is the new gray (again), but it doesn't look like it would match that carpet. (And, is it? Maybe not for an office...)

I don’t think he cares too much about what’s in. He just spends a shit ton of time there and wants it to look nice.

Unless he has a lot of light/isn't north facing, you might consider going up one rung on those paint chips. Especially if he is thinking lighter gray.
Paint chips are so deceptive. The worst. Those all read really blue to me.

Edit: nm. re-read re: darkness

[chriskoo]

I have collingwood in my clinic. It definitely looks more grey than beige in there, but it’s a warm grey for sure. I’ve been happy with the colour. We have some areas with huge windows and lots of natural light, but also plenty of small windowless rooms and I like it everywhere.

[Cher]

Jan 25, 2019 10:40:46 GMT -6 brux said:

I would push him to pick a lighter shade that the one he sent you Cher, because would it make the office seem dark and dreary?

We used BM Moonshine in DS’s baby room. It skews warm, but I think warm would look nice in an office with those floor pieces picked out already.
www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/2140-60/moonshine?color=2140-60

Ill send you the floor plan. It’s literally two walls and the rest are windows so I feel like it’s not going to look as dark. Thoughts?

I was pushing for navy walls.

[brux]

Jan 25, 2019 10:55:42 GMT -6 Cher said:

Jan 25, 2019 10:40:46 GMT -6 brux said:

I would push him to pick a lighter shade that the one he sent you Cher, because would it make the office seem dark and dreary?

We used BM Moonshine in DS’s baby room. It skews warm, but I think warm would look nice in an office with those floor pieces picked out already.
www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/2140-60/moonshine?color=2140-60

Ill send you the floor plan. It’s literally two walls and the rest are windows so I feel like it’s not going to look as dark. Thoughts?

I was pushing for navy walls.

i think darker could work then. I’m about to peace out with no WiFi. 🛫

[jftb]

I have silver spring in my bedroom and love it.

[kittyriot]

Jan 25, 2019 9:24:51 GMT -6 wedding said:

Stonington Gray is my favorite

This is in my basement, it definitely reads gray, not blue. 

We love it.

[Nymeria]

This is Timber Wolf. Overhead light is not on, that's natural light from a south/southeast facing window.

[Cher]

Jan 25, 2019 13:12:07 GMT -6 puppies! said:

Almost my entire house is Revere Pewter, and several of my friends have used the same color after seeing it in my house. It's my absolute favorite. We recently tried a different gray in a room, and I was immediately like, nope, this room needs to be RP too.

I used this in my old house and it was more beige for me so I’m so wary of it but I know everyone loves it.

[jftb]

Jan 25, 2019 18:25:10 GMT -6 Cher said:

Jan 25, 2019 13:12:07 GMT -6 puppies! said:

Almost my entire house is Revere Pewter, and several of my friends have used the same color after seeing it in my house. It's my absolute favorite. We recently tried a different gray in a room, and I was immediately like, nope, this room needs to be RP too.

I used this in my old house and it was more beige for me so I’m so wary of it but I know everyone loves it.

I had this in my old kitchen and while I loved it, it was definitely more beige.

[jftb]

Also, I’ve used Coventry gray in our current house and our rental properties and I love it. My husband comments on it every time I use it.

[bellatrix]

What did he end up choosing Cher?

[Pistol]

Nymeria, you’ve just convinced me to use timber wolf when I repaint my walls.

[Nymeria]

Jan 26, 2019 8:33:49 GMT -6 Pistol said:

Nymeria, you’ve just convinced me to use timber wolf when I repaint my walls.

👍 I happened to find it because I did a search just to see what colors of theirs had wolf in the name and it ended up being perfect.

[Pistol]

Jan 26, 2019 9:27:56 GMT -6 Nymeria said:

Jan 26, 2019 8:33:49 GMT -6 Pistol said:

Nymeria, you’ve just convinced me to use timber wolf when I repaint my walls.

👍 I happened to find it because I did a search just to see what colors of theirs had wolf in the name and it ended up being perfect.

I like the grey we have now but I have no clue what shade or even company it is and we’re hoping to be taking out a bathroom which means drywall work which means repainting the house.

[gabbi]

Jan 25, 2019 19:49:38 GMT -6 puppies! said:

Jan 25, 2019 19:14:21 GMT -6 jftb said:

I had this in my old kitchen and while I loved it, it was definitely more beige.

Interesting — the only time RP looks beige in my house is at night in one room that doesn’t have a lot of light. We have a lot of windows; I wonder if that makes a difference. 

My house is also RP and doesn’t look beige at all. We have a ton of windows so agree that must be the reason.

[dogbutt]

I really like the stain of the floors. Is it wood or tile?

[sweptaway]

Jan 25, 2019 18:25:10 GMT -6 Cher said:

Jan 25, 2019 13:12:07 GMT -6 puppies! said:

Almost my entire house is Revere Pewter, and several of my friends have used the same color after seeing it in my house. It's my absolute favorite. We recently tried a different gray in a room, and I was immediately like, nope, this room needs to be RP too.

I used this in my old house and it was more beige for me so I’m so wary of it but I know everyone loves it.

I'm too late to ad anything of value here but I agree with you. My friends have this color all over their house and it looks very tan to me. I don't love it

[Cher]

Jan 25, 2019 21:49:26 GMT -6 bellatrix said:

What did he end up choosing Cher?

We went with the wood and carpet I showed you guys. We had a moment of panic and almost went with a navy printed carpet but, we’re doing glass walls to separate rooms and I feel like the black carpet and wood would go better with that kind of sleek feel. We also decided to do tray ceilings to really make it feel open.

They actually told me if I don’t want to commit, I could just pick a palette. So I picked the palette with stonington gray, Coventry gray, revere pewter, wickham Gray, edgecomb gray. I feel like that has the most popular grays. The office is currently one construction zone. Once we actually have walls up, we will put up stonington and Coventry and see which one works the best in the space. Thanks for helping me. Don’t worry, there will be another thread in a month or two!

[Cher]

Jan 26, 2019 10:18:59 GMT -6 dogbutt said:

I really like the stain of the floors. Is it wood or tile?

It’s wood. They gave them really cool wood selections, I was really impressed with how modern their choices were. They’re only doing it in the kitchen and the conference room though. We feel like it will be too loud in the bullpen.

[rvasc]

Jan 25, 2019 19:49:38 GMT -6 puppies! said:

Jan 25, 2019 19:14:21 GMT -6 jftb said:

I had this in my old kitchen and while I loved it, it was definitely more beige.

Interesting — the only time RP looks beige in my house is at night in one room that doesn’t have a lot of light. We have a lot of windows; I wonder if that makes a difference. 

We have it. No doubt that it’s a greige.

[dogbutt]

Jan 26, 2019 11:18:04 GMT -6 Cher said:

Jan 26, 2019 10:18:59 GMT -6 dogbutt said:

I really like the stain of the floors. Is it wood or tile?

It’s wood. They gave them really cool wood selections, I was really impressed with how modern their choices were. They’re only doing it in the kitchen and the conference room though. We feel like it will be too loud in the bullpen.

Oh yeah that would suck to have echo in the bullpen. It really is a gorgeous color. It’s what I want in my future house.

[bazi]

I’m late, but Silver Chain was the only one that looked truly gray in my kitchen. My living room is edgecomb gray and it’s very greige. Revere pewter was our pre-Reno kitchen color and it looked blue/ purple in certain lights.