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I got a sample of agreeable gray. It was painted in a 5x5 inch area and when compared to the nearby door that is painted white, it is clearly a gray.
The same paint was painted in another 5x5 area on another wall and next to a white door frame. It that area it is not quite as obviously gray. Looks like a much lighter gray than on the other wall.
At near $40 a gallon we may consider a "comparable" color in another brand.
I got a sample of agreeable gray. It was painted in a 5x5 inch area and when compared to the nearby door that is painted white, it is clearly a gray.
The same paint was painted in another 5x5 area on another wall and next to a white door frame. It that area it is not quite as obviously gray. Looks like a much lighter gray than on the other wall.
At near $40 a gallon we may consider a "comparable" color in another brand.
Light can have a big impact on how your color looks. I’ve had good luck with Ben Moore, Edgecombe, it’s more of a soft greige. Looks great in all three bathrooms, both Northern and Southern exposure rooms, as well as the dining room. Home Depot and Lowe’s have codes for most of the popular colors, so it’s easy to choose a less expensive paint. I did the same thing.
Benjamin Moore is really good paint but certainly not inexpensive although they have different lines that are less costly.
I’ve also used Home Depot’s brand of Behr paint and have to say I was highly impressed with the quality and coverage. I would certainly be willing to use this paint again.
Benjamin Moore is really good paint but certainly not inexpensive although they have different lines that are less costly.
I’ve also used Home Depot’s brand of Behr paint and have to say I was highly impressed with the quality and coverage. I would certainly be willing to use this paint again.
I use their "Ben" line. Great stuff. Usually around $40 a gallon give or take a few bucks.
Well, my painting is done and I am in love with BM Pale Oak. I generally do my own painting, but this house has vaulted ceilings and the main living area is definitely not a DIY for me. I did a lot, a lot of research online in order to choose a color and while the majority of people found Pale Oak to be very neutral, some people were picking up weird undertones, like lavender...and then mentioned they were not using BM paint, but color matches. I know that is generally the lighting that makes colors look different, but due the to cost of this paint job, I did not want to take any chances and paid extra to use BM paint instead of the SW the painter usually used. Yes, I know color matches are supposed to be accurate, and I wouldn't hesitate on a room I am painting myself, but I wanted that extra confidence on this job. If anyone wants a light color, that will still show some contrast with white trim, and reads very neutral, you might want to look at Pale Oak.
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