Best Gray Paint Cololurs by Benjamin Moore

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • Best gray paint colours by Benjamin Moore are what I review in this video. Benjamin Moore paint colors Stonington Gray, Gray Owl, Coventry Gray, Wickham Gray, Boothbay Gray, Kendall Charcoal and more, are what I compare to one another and show you how I used many of these gray paint colours in my interior designs.
    Check out the best gray paint colors by Benjamin Moore and see which gray is the best for your next interior decorating project.
    Claire Jefford, Certified Interior Decorator, Burlington, Ontario Canada
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  • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
    @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +2

    Get my FREE Paint Colours Tip Sheet 'GET YOUR PAINT COLOURS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME', plus my 'Fifteen Shades of Gray' Free Download here ➜clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/

  • @wildwoodtop
    @wildwoodtop Před 9 měsíci +2

    I would like to paint interior walls gray that almost looks white but not so white that people think it's white at first glance. Do you know what color selection gray I would need ? Thank you!

  • @valmalnar3012
    @valmalnar3012 Před 5 lety +4

    WOW! That's quite a transformation on the dental office. Incredible!

  • @RobBurtonToday
    @RobBurtonToday Před 4 lety +2

    Love the videos! You have been really helpful! Like the pro but fun personality! The outakes at end are killer. Thank you and best of luck!

  • @cyork7161
    @cyork7161 Před 3 lety +2

    Loved this video so helpful. Like how u showed the picture where u used the colors

  • @caroline8787
    @caroline8787 Před 4 lety +2

    This is the best video on gray paint ever!!!

  • @lwilliams4198
    @lwilliams4198 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for responding. I will check out those videos and paint chip. I'm trying to fix up my bedroom and
    I like so many colors. I didn't want the paint to clash if I were to do purple, blue or yellow bedding etc. If it doesn't work out. I will stick with white.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety

      Here's something you might find helpful, it's a link to my free paint guide. Plus, you'll also get my 15 Shades of Gray booklet that identifies different undertones in 15 gray paints. --->clairejefford.com/interior-design/#subscribe

  • @allisterw9
    @allisterw9 Před 6 lety +1

    i got silver fox with a touch of white added , from benjamin moore love it

  • @MrGiovanny1967
    @MrGiovanny1967 Před 5 lety +2

    You are so grate!!
    I love all your colors..

  • @shihasro
    @shihasro Před 5 lety +1

    Mem,,which color is good in master bedroom 2019??..we will start this month so please suggest me

  • @adamdemartinis72
    @adamdemartinis72 Před 5 lety

    Hi Claire, we’re remodeling a bathroom and hit a road block. Can you suggest a contrast color for smoke embers? Fixed elements are a charcoal tile, beige pattern tile floor, natural wood vanity with brass fixtures. We used Ben Moore sea salt on the walls and hated it. Kinda made everything feel muted after we painted it that color. Probably should have used SW sea salt but looking for your input. Thanks !

  • @fowziassecretrecipes
    @fowziassecretrecipes Před 5 lety +2

    very helpful

  • @gellis6871
    @gellis6871 Před 5 lety +2

    thank you!

  • @sherifreedman5485
    @sherifreedman5485 Před 5 lety

    All of the trim in my house is linen white. I am choosing a dark floor - ebony wood stain. What color lighter gray goes with these colors for Kitchen especially (essential white cabinets and fog gray island with white calcatta countertop)? Does light pewter work? I want it to be really light and bright (lots of windows) and I love the colors you chose, just not sure which one to use? :) Thanks!

  • @pandoravictoria7821
    @pandoravictoria7821 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @robwhiff3411
    @robwhiff3411 Před 5 lety +3

    Great video, what shine and type of paint do you use from Benjamin Moore when doing interior walls?..
    Thanks

  • @adminlbi1983
    @adminlbi1983 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi Claire! I was watching the video you sent me and found you! Oh, who's the sweet kitty? That's my assistant, Peaches. He's in kitty heaven now. Great job with the grays! ~ Laurel

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 7 lety

      Thanks Laurel, I'm glad you found me. :) Love the photo of your little 'Peaches'. I have a cat named 'Matty', hes ginger too. A bit scatty, but I love him!

  • @pastorepastore8932
    @pastorepastore8932 Před 4 lety +2

    Love watching you ! We decided to paint our kitchen cabinets Coventry gray. The trim is Simply white. What would you suggest for the wall color. The eating area has a large solid wall that that has a bay window and faces west. The connecting living room and dining room is Edgecomb gray with Simply white wainscoting and the room beyond that is Stonington gray with Simply white wainscoting. Stonington gray gets washed out when I tried it on the cabinets that is why I hope I am making the right choice with Coventry. I'd like to make my galley kitchen and eating area cohesive yet bright and airy. I not a fan of all white walls. help !

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching! Check out my colour guides Pastore, they have coordinating colour suggestions to use with each featured colour. This is a link to the Coventry gray guide --> clairejefford.com/product/coventry-gray/

  • @jackshanahan817
    @jackshanahan817 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi, thank you for all the information! I am thinking of painting my house Simply White, with Stonington Gray trim. Would that work for a coastal Florida home?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety

      Hi there! I like the idea, it's hard to say for sure if it will work in your home without seeing it. Just be ready to commit to that trim colour throughout the entire home and pretty blues to keep with the 'coastal' theme. cheers for watching!

  • @koustavmajumdar7229
    @koustavmajumdar7229 Před 4 lety +1

    it's my favorite colour...😊 and thanks ..love from india

  • @dollred912
    @dollred912 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you!

  • @chanthana7694
    @chanthana7694 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi I'm thinking of paint the livingroom and love Beach Glass or Wedgwood Gray as accents wall and wondering which shade of these grays would go well with those colors. Thanks.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Hello Chanthana, thanks for watching. I have my Essential Colour Guides which each include 10 coordinating colours to pair with the feature colour of each guide. Many of the grays listed in this video, have a corresponding guide. You can check them out here to find the best ones for you --> clairejefford.com/product-category/essential-colour-guides/

  • @lwilliams4198
    @lwilliams4198 Před 7 lety +1

    Would any of the lighter gray look nice with a walnut bed set? I have two windows in my bedroom and would like to keep the walls neutral. Also, are these colors consider more on the cool or warm side? Thank you!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 7 lety +2

      Typically I tell clients that wood is like a neutral - like jeans - and it goes with almost anything.
      Saying that, Walnut (which is a lovely species of wood by the way) tends to take on an orange tone over time. At least that has been my experience with hardwood. As blue and orange are opposite on the colour wheel and many of these grays have a blue undertone, it's possible that the walnut may read more orange.
      As these grays have blue/green undertones, they are on the cooler side. If you are looking for something warmer, I would consider a 'greige' like Pashmina or Revere Pewter. However, you need to be guided by other elements in the room such as artwork, draperies, area rug etc. Or if you are lucky enough to have a fireplace in your bedroom and it has a tile surround, then you need to be guided first and foremost by these 'fixed' elements. I hope that helps. By the way, I have done videos on both Revere Pewter and Pashmina if you want to go and check them out in my Benjamin Moore Playlist. Cheers for your comment!

  • @siobhanoneil3840
    @siobhanoneil3840 Před 4 lety +2

    I was hoping you showed a room you did Coventry gray in. I think I'm gonna do Coventry gray for walls with white trim & a storm accent wall....what do you think?

  • @patriciamannina5821
    @patriciamannina5821 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Claire, I really enjoyed your video. I'm going crazy trying to pick a color for my kitchen. I have medium cherry cabinets that have an orangey glow, dark green granite counter top that has soft grey spots. The problem is my back splash is many shades of beige, gray, orange. and colors I'm not sure what they are. I'd like to pick something neutral. Don't think I have a choice. I'm looking at grey/greige colors. Any suggestions?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Hello Patricia. It sounds like there is a lot going on in your kitchen in terms of various colours and tones in your fixed elements. Even without seeing your home, it sounds like it will be very difficult to pull it all together with one paint colour. The best way that I can help you at this time is with my free paint guides with helpful recommendations on how to choose colours and more. Click here to access those guides --> clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/

  • @mariebursey2939
    @mariebursey2939 Před rokem +1

    I will be doing my lower cupboards in Hale Navy and I would love to paint top cupboards with a white...can you help with a white...i like decorators white. We just have a small mobile home for our permanent home. So it is small, any idea's to ceiling paint and soft greys for the rest of kitchen and living room.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před rokem

      Hi Maria, Simply white is a great white to use with Hale Navy for cupboards-we used that combination for this project clairejefford.com/bungalow-renovation-from-outdated-to-upscale/ along with Classic Gray on the walls. You can also check out my review of Hale Navy here clairejefford.com/hale-navy-by-benjamin-moore-colour-review/ to get more ideas

  • @johnsureshselvaraj7157
    @johnsureshselvaraj7157 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Claire, That is a awesome video on gray. I am painting my new house and planning to use the Stonington gray as wall color and Cloud white for trims. I also want to add some accent colors. My floor color is Hickory brown/ Do you think Hale Navy as a accent color will go well with this combination. I also like the color on the console table that comes in your video around 2 mins 50 secs. May I know what color is that and from which paint maker it is. Thanks John.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 3 lety

      Hey John! That colour combination of Hale Navy, Stonington Gray and Cloud White would be lovely!! As for the console, it is a deep black. It's not painted, purchased from a store. Cheers for watching!

  • @sadiehearn4250
    @sadiehearn4250 Před 3 lety +1

    Help...I need a suggestion for a gray to use in our family room with Tudor type trim. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 3 lety

      That's a question that is impossible to answer accurately without seeing the space. Please pick up my Free download for what to look out for when choosing Gray paint colours. 'Fifteen Shades of Gray' Free Download here ➜clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/

  • @CAnn-rt5gu
    @CAnn-rt5gu Před 4 lety +1

    Helpful video. Thank you! Would you happen to have a reommendation for a gray paint ( that looks gray) for a small bathroom with no natural light?

    • @ClaireJefford
      @ClaireJefford Před 4 lety +1

      Hi there. While I'd like to help, that's not an easy question to answer without knowing what else is in the bathroom. You need to look to your fixed elements like counter tops, flooring, is there wallpaper? Those are what you would look at first to determine which gray will work best. You can check out my Pinterest board 'Gorgeous Gray Paint Colours' for more inspiration. Link is here
      --> www.pinterest.ca/jefford/gorgeous-gray-paint-colours/
      I also have my free download 'Fifteen Shades of Gray' where you will see more grays with undertones revealed. Link to that is here --> clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/ I hope that helps!

    • @CAnn-rt5gu
      @CAnn-rt5gu Před 4 lety +1

      @@ClaireJefford Thanks so much!

  • @Rhonda56
    @Rhonda56 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello I watched your video. I'm planning to paint our Master Bathroom cabinets in Kendall Charcoal, would you suggest Stonington Grey or Revere Pewter for the walls. I'm trying to stay away from a green tone but more of a blue tone.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      If you want a cooler colour with blue undertone, try Stonington Gray or Coventry Gray.

  • @countingjoys2242
    @countingjoys2242 Před 5 lety +1

    Hello, I just discovered your videos! I'm looking for a light Grey to do for my son's room. It will have red accents (fire engine red) and is a basement bedroom with only one egrass window and drop tile ceiling. I'm really worried about it looking to dark. And I don't want it to look green with the red accents. Any tips?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      Have you got my free download with 15 shades of gray with different undertones listed? You might find that helpful, as I include images of rooms where I've used some of those colours. You can get that here -->clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/ I also love Classic Gray, which I don't believe is listed in my PDF, but it is a lovely light neutral tone. I used that in this living room here --> clairejefford.com/portfolio/gallery/alexander-court/
      Cheers for watching my videos! Let us know what you decide.

  • @husenkadakol5082
    @husenkadakol5082 Před 5 lety +1

    Luv u Mam.. .so beautiful colours

  • @Latestdollar
    @Latestdollar Před 6 lety +2

    What would you suggest with medium oak 1920's home. Love the Gray..was thinking Ashley Gray..What are your thoughts?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety

      Hi Patrick, thanks for watching! As I mentioned in another comment on this thread, I typically tell clients that wood is like a neutral - like jeans - and it goes with almost anything. Unless of course, it's not a medium tone and it's more like an orange pine or cherry red, for example.
      What you want to look at before selecting a colour, are your fixed elements. By this I mean tiles, fireplace stone, countertops and backsplashes as those generally have undertones or specific colours within them that your paint colour will need to relate to. I hope that makes sense. Let us know what you decide on the paint!
      Here's something you might find helpful, it's a link to my free paint guide. Plus, you'll also get my 15 Shades of Gray booklet that identifies different undertones in 15 gray paints. --->clairejefford.com/interior-design/#subscribe

  • @Kyleighsmom
    @Kyleighsmom Před 3 lety +1

    I've looked at this video countless times lol
    I need advice. I have gray owl in my dining room. Would Stonington gray work for an adjoining living room, or just continue with the GO? Ty!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 3 lety

      Hey Dar. These colours would work together. Of course, if you continue with the Gray Owl, it will obviously work as well and likely look slightly different due to lighting which can inevitably change from room to room. Good luck, don't over think it! If you are interested, I have new Paint Guides of both of these Benjamin Moore colours that you may find helpful. You can learn more about those here --> clairejefford.com/product-category/essential-colour-guides/

  • @hollys777
    @hollys777 Před 5 lety +2

    I have parchment kitchen cabinets in an open floor plan. The cabs remind me of French vanilla ice cream at certain times of the day. Which paint color could I use to compliment or time down the yellow in the cab? I love turquoise- ish colors too. Especially that sea salt! Gorgeous!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you for your email and for watching my video!
      As I mention in many of my paint colour review videos is that what you want to look at before selecting a colour, are your fixed elements. By this I mean tiles, fireplace stone, countertops and backsplashes as those generally have undertones or specific colours within them that your paint colour will need to relate to.
      Then paint large boards -11x14 are the ones you see in my videos - of 2-3 suitable colours and place them against a white background, moving them around the room at different times of the day/evening. This will give you a good idea of which one works the best throughout your space and at all different times.
      Here's something you might find helpful, it's a link to my free paint guide. Plus, you'll also get my 15 Shades of Gray booklet that identifies different undertones in 15 gray paints. --->clairejefford.com/interior-design/#subscribe
      Hope that helps!

    • @hollys777
      @hollys777 Před 5 lety +1

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting thank you for the response! I love your videos and website. Sadly ,I already knew I had to work with the countertops.😌 Which is why it's sad. Lol ! It's Cambria's quartz in Lane Shaw 😂😂. Very rich browns golds , creams and blacks. And the floors are also very golden shiny rectified porcelain tile with lots of movement on with other ( warm brown tones). Lots of natural southern and western light. My hubby is such a traditional" brownie" warm cozy colored type of guy and likes edgecomb. I'm a fresh cool colored girl that likes to mix styles up, and I don't wanna live in a big brown house ! 😫😥So, we clash! The only reason I have a parchment kitchen is because he wanted a very dark brown one. I had to compromise.
      Hopefully through many bottles of wine , videos and couple $100's in paint samples . I'll figure it out. But keep making your fabulous videos! We love ya! Cheers!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety

      @@hollys777 let us know what you choose, wine always helps. HAHA ;) Thanks for watching and for your lovely comments.

  • @carolynmurray2563
    @carolynmurray2563 Před 6 lety +1

    I live in a condo with windows only on one side (darkish). I'm doing white trim and wanted a 'warm' gray (heard one add's orange to gray)? I also need light color gray but with white trim don't want gray overtaken. Help?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety +1

      Sorry Carolyn, I'm only seeing this now. Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore is one of my other favourite 'greige' colours. It could be an option, but you'll want to look at it with your fixed elements, finishes and decorative elements to ensure any colour is going to work.
      Here's a link to my free paint guide that you'll find helpful. Plus, you'll also get my 15 Shades of Gray booklet that identifies different undertones in 15 gray paints. --->clairejefford.com/interior-design/#subscribe

  • @seanpersaud5045
    @seanpersaud5045 Před 7 lety +1

    hello what do you think about Gravel Gray from Benjamin for a accent wall ?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 7 lety

      I've never used it myself, but the colour looks lovely. I have used Hale Navy quite a few times and that works wonderfully as an accent wall. Click the link here to watch a video on that one >>czcams.com/video/9RNtOTT0ZuE/video.html

  • @meeyang75
    @meeyang75 Před 5 lety +1

    What is the best gray wall color that will go with white kitchen cabinets

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      Many grays will work with white cabinets. Here is the same explanation I gave to another viewer on this thread, as it pertains to your question as well.
      As I mention in many of my paint colour review videos is that what you want to look at before selecting a colour, are your fixed elements. By this I mean tiles, fireplace stone, countertops and backsplashes as those generally have undertones or specific colours within them that your paint colour will need to relate to.
      Then paint large boards -11x14 are the ones you see in my videos - of 2-3 suitable colours and place them against a white background, moving them around the room at different times of the day/evening. This will give you a good idea of which one works the best throughout your space and at all different times.
      Here's something you might find helpful, it's a link to my free paint guide. Plus, you'll also get my 15 Shades of Gray booklet that identifies different undertones in 15 gray paints. --->clairejefford.com/interior-design/#subscribe

  • @ellenwallace9785
    @ellenwallace9785 Před rokem

    hi You have not mentioned Nimbus....What do you thin of that one? do not want blue undertones..Is this less in the undertones of blue green? thanks. hardwood floors are medium brown with a bit of red undertones

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před rokem

      Thanks for your comment. Nimbus has more of a violet undertone and there is also Revere Pewter by BM, this gray has more of a green undertone. If you would like more help in choosing paint colours, check out my free resources here->clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/

  • @faniebeukes1729
    @faniebeukes1729 Před 6 lety +1

    We are in need of advise please....we wish to paint our interior walls....it is a thatch roof, traditional slate tiles (not the gray coloured slate but rather the autumn coloured slate) on the floors. The walls are very high and because it is in the very hot bushveld we need a cool colour which will also bring light. I also need to say that it is a kithen/living room and the kitchen cupboards are renovated oregon pine. The kitchen sink is light gray cement as well as the kitchen table A few of the kitchen cupboard doors are wire mesh. We also have furniture (a darker brown wood) we would like to newly upholster 2 chairs and a couch. We thought of painting the walls gray but are unsure of the correct gray. We will appreciate your expert advise. Thank you.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety

      Hello Fanie and thanks for watching. There are so many variables to consider when choosing a paint colour and as you can see, there are different undertones in each gray paint. I always look at the fixed elements like counters, tiled flooring, fireplace stone and backsplashes as these are what is staying in your home long term. Here's a video that I did a while back that talks about How to Choose Paint Colours. ---> czcams.com/video/7cyk4V566v8/video.html
      If you are still stuck, please hire a colour consultant. If they are good, it will be the best money you ever spent. You don't want to make a mistake and there really are 50 shades of gray...well, more like 500. ;)

  • @gr8tefaith
    @gr8tefaith Před 4 lety +1

    I want to paint my office a dark grey but it’s a small office, does darker colors make your space look smaller???

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      That is actually a myth. It all depends on the lighting in the space and how you decorate as to whether or not your room will look or feel small. :)

  • @finecurls2291
    @finecurls2291 Před 4 lety +1

    I have a small dining room..which gray do you recommend? Please help 🙏🏼

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      You need to choose a colour based on either fixed elements in a space (tiles, fireplace stone, flooring etc) and/or decorative elements (draperies, area rugs or wallpaper, as examples.) All of the grays in my video are lovely, but the final paint colour you choose needs to relate to specific items in your home to make it work and look beautiful. If you take a look at some of my other videos, like 'how to choose paint colours' that should help. Thanks for watching!

  • @panchalimukherjee3728
    @panchalimukherjee3728 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi.. I am got a new home .. it is a small new place and I am planning to use grey and some shade of blue or orange... can u pls suggest!!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety

      Hi there Panchali, thanks for your question, however I'm afraid that's a bit vague in terms of choosing specific paint colours. Always be guided by your fixed elements first, such as counter tops, tiles and flooring. Gray, orange and blue are a great combo though!

  • @donmeyers3090
    @donmeyers3090 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, but I'm curious - maybe I'm overly scientific, but lately I've developed a habit of Googling the HEX and/or RGB values, etc. for some Ben Moore colors (using Encycolorpedia for example) and the stated B Moore color values for all of these colors indicate fairly different undertones than what you describe. For example, Stonington Gray is described as a light shade of yellow-green, as is Titanium. Boothbay Gray is described as a medium shade of green-cyan. (Wickham is not in the database). So, do the actual paint colors, when applied, just fail to convey their intended values visually? It seems that Stonington Gray for example is certainly designed to have a yellow-green undertone (not blue) because if you look up that color on BM's own website and then select the darker shades of it, the green definitely starts to come out. Are the undertones scientifically indicated actually there and we just can't see them correctly, or is all the "science" hogwash? Sorry for the long question, but this damn color stuff (as a photographer) fascinates me and I find the data helpful in matching colors on the good old color wheel! It's FUN!!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Hi Don, thanks for your thoughtful question. I'm afraid I can't comment on the science of it all, I just know what I learned from my good friend and True Colour Expert Maria Killam in regards to identifying undertones. I never look at the science part of it and always get the best paint colour the first time for projects and client work. My head starts to swell when I read the science behind colour, so it's not that I don't believe in it, it's just that I am not that type of learner. Hope that makes sense!

  • @angeliepalm6532
    @angeliepalm6532 Před 4 lety +1

    does boothbay gray have more of a blue or green undertone, or both?

  • @jahnvievebuseman9078
    @jahnvievebuseman9078 Před 5 lety

    HI Claire, I'm seeking some advice. I'm painting a very large accent wall Ben Moore "Gentleman's Grey 2062-20" in my main living space. For the rest of the room I've been leaning towards Gray Owl, but I also love Wickingham Grey. I'm so dizzy with looking at every grey that's out there I'm not sure if I'm headed in the right direction with those choices. Do you have any suggestions that would truly complement my Gentleman Grey accent wall? My living room is a cozy Mid Century vibe with warm woods, blue's and forest green accents, lots of windows with white trim. Thx again and I love your website!!

    • @ale347baker
      @ale347baker Před 5 lety

      Have you decided yet, and how did it turn out? I'm debating the same colors!

    • @jahnvievebuseman1615
      @jahnvievebuseman1615 Před 5 lety

      @@ale347baker Hi! I actually decided to go a completely different way, I went with Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams. For me it turned out perfect, it was the perfect complementary grey to my navy accent wall. Thanks so much for inquiring, good luck with your project.

  • @will4390
    @will4390 Před 2 lety

    Thoughts on Platinum Gray?

  • @marm2371
    @marm2371 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello!! Thank you for your video. I would like your opinion, we are doing an accent wall in my son's bedroom which will have floor to ceiling wainscotting. I am looking to do that accent wall in a darker colour than the rest of the walls. He gets a lot of light in his room (south-facing) and his room measures11x11(by 14ft if you go right to the doorway) so I am looking for a colour that won't look blue.His furniture colour is expresso so it's quite dark. What shade of gray do you recommend for his accent wall and what lighter shade for his other walls?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Mar. There are so many options, it really is an open ended question at this point without seeing the space or knowing what finishes and fabrics you already have in there. Whatever you end up doing, make sure you repeat the accent wall colour elsewhere in the space so it looks purposeful. For example, in my daughter's bedroom we painted the ceiling a dark blue, which worked with the upholstery fabric on her bed and the blue in one of the accent pillows. Grab my Free Download here with 5 Tips on How To Choose paint Colours --> clairejefford.com/ccd-freebies/

    • @marm2371
      @marm2371 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting yup got the colour repeating in his new bed spread.

    • @marm2371
      @marm2371 Před 4 lety +1

      I chose the accent wall to be steel wool and his other walls conventry gray

    • @marm2371
      @marm2371 Před 4 lety +1

      Colour is slowly going up but not sure If the two colours I chose work well together. You think?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety +1

      @@marm2371 I haven't pulled the paint chips but on the computer they look like they would work well together.

  • @Kat-es7wh
    @Kat-es7wh Před 2 lety +1

    What are the undertones for Storm Grey?

  • @lilly4able
    @lilly4able Před 5 lety +1

    i have been wanting to paint my kitchen but have no idea what color to paint bc i'm not changing my cabinets which are like a light oak. every picture i see the kitchen has white cabinets and yes that would be my dream kitchen but the budget doesn't allow for new cabinets and i don't want to have to paint them so they will stay the light oak color they r. What color would u paint a kitchen that has theses cabinets oh yea and all the window trim and door trim are the same color as the cabinets it doesnt have to be grey i just have no idea what color would look best the color they are now is a yellow and a one red accent wall. these are the colors they were when we moved in 8 years ago!!!! its time for a change.
    please help haha

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety

      Hi Lillie! You need to look at your counter tops and back-splash first, those stones often cannot be ignored. As your cabinets are light oak, depending on their tone, they could be considered more of a neutral. Of course, if they are very orange, then they will be 'warm tones'. Also consider the flooring, especially if that is a stone as well. And yes, please do not paint walls gray just because it's been popular over the past few years. If your fixed elements are warm and earthy tones, a cool gray will not work.

    • @lilly4able
      @lilly4able Před 5 lety +1

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting the counter tops r just white nothing expensive and the there isnt any backsplash they had just painted it. the floor is whit with light brown linoleum

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      @@lilly4able I would choose a back splash tile that you really like and that works with the white of your counter top & flooring. It can have a bit of colour or design to it as it sounds like everything else is fairly neutral, but may need to lean towards a warm tone based on what you have described. If you can, take a sample piece of your counter, flooring and then a kitchen cabinet door with you to a tile supplier when looking for backsplash. See what you like that works best. Then from there, take all those finishes to a paint store and select 5 or 6 colours for the walls, then see how they look in your home. I always suggest painting large boards, as that's when it's easiest to choose.

  • @luisacuesta8784
    @luisacuesta8784 Před 4 lety +1

    Is it okay to match gray and green?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Green and gray work nicely together, but of course there wide spectrum of any colour, so you need to look how at how colours would work together.

  • @philindeblanc
    @philindeblanc Před 4 lety +1

    Would make sense to have a color corrected set so those colors and you as well as your presentation look good...SPECIALLY when talking about paints and colors.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Hi Phil. I'm not sure what you mean by 'color corrected set'?

    • @philindeblanc
      @philindeblanc Před 4 lety +1

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting If you use 5500K "daylight" as your light source when filming the colors would be much more accurate. But light fall off will occur without adequate light. I would suggest a dedicate light for your swatches, or anything you are showing that is color critical. Maybe something to use in future videos? Best regards!

  • @lorip5677
    @lorip5677 Před 5 lety +1

    What undertones does Classic Gray have and curious as to why it didn’t make your top eight? Does it contrast enough with white? Thinking of painting my entire house Classic Gray with Simply White trim. The gray I use can’t be overly cool, it would still need to have some warmth to it because of the brown hardwood floors.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety

      Hi Lori! Classic Gray is a green gray. I didn't include it because I hadn't used it at the time of filming the video. But I have now and love it! Here is a link to a client's living room where we painted main walls with Classic Gray and the accent wall in Hale Navy. --> clairejefford.com/portfolio/gallery/alexander-court

    • @lorip5677
      @lorip5677 Před 5 lety +2

      Claire Jefford Consulting
      What a beautiful design! Thank you for the helpful response and pictures!

    • @ClaireJefford
      @ClaireJefford Před 5 lety

      @@lorip5677 thanks!

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety

      @@lorip5677 my pleasure!!

    • @abhi878
      @abhi878 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting Did you use classic gray as it is or brighten to some percentage? Thank you for this videos its so informative.

  • @janetfizzinoglia1929
    @janetfizzinoglia1929 Před 6 lety +1

    What color white goes with half wall on bottom aqua blue for ceiling and walls

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety

      Depending on how blue/cool the aqua tone is, will determine your white colour. I would look at cloud white, simply white and snowfall white to see which works best.

  • @janefromthecountry1820
    @janefromthecountry1820 Před 5 lety +1

    What are the undertones for White Dune? Thank you.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      Looks like a yellow white. I've not used it before, but it appears to be quite a warm white. Lovely!

  • @kathyroblee-stepro6695
    @kathyroblee-stepro6695 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Claire! I am thinking of painting my living room Wickham Gray (it's an east facing room) and then I have a den that connects to it, separated by a wall with glass french doors which I would like to paint a shade darker. What's your opinion on this? I live in Washington so during the winter time it can get rather gray. I love your video's. :) Thank you. Kathy

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety

      Hi Kathy. You could absolutely paint the other room a shade darker. If you have good lighting with pot lights and lamps, that will help to brighten up the room on dreary days. Thanks for watching my channel!

  • @jyotidevi2615
    @jyotidevi2615 Před 4 lety +1

    Which Other Colours Would You Recommend To Pair With Kendall Charcoal

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 4 lety +1

      Hello Jyoti. The options really are limitless. I am working on more Essential Colour Guides which each give you 10 paint colour to pair with the featured colour. Unfortunately, I haven't done Kendall Charcoal but I will make it top of my list! thanks for watching.

    • @jyotidevi2615
      @jyotidevi2615 Před 4 lety

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting That'd Be Great Kindly Make A Video On Colours To Pair With Kendall Charcoal ASAP As I'm Thinking Of Using That Colour In My Home & Do Give As Many Options As You Can Give In A Video.. Thanks For Responding To My Comments I Appreciate It 🤗

  • @tmc1373
    @tmc1373 Před 4 lety +1

    What about fieldstone benjamin moore?

    • @ClaireJefford
      @ClaireJefford Před 4 lety

      That is a green gray. I've used it for a bathroom before, it's very nice.

    • @tmc1373
      @tmc1373 Před 4 lety

      Thanks!

  • @JanetJenkins
    @JanetJenkins Před 5 lety +1

    What are the undertones for Benjamin Moore’s Shale?

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      Shale has a pink undertone. We used that colour for the walls in our clients living and dining room. You can see more of that project here --> clairejefford.com/portfolio/gallery/ashmore/
      Thanks for watching!

    • @JanetJenkins
      @JanetJenkins Před 5 lety +1

      Claire Jefford Thanks so much, will it work well with White Dove cabinets, ceiling and trim? Love your content! 👏🏾👏🏾💯

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      @@JanetJenkins yes, but be be aware of your fixed elemets like tile flooring, counters, fireplace brick etc. If those are cooler tones or not compatable with the slight pink undertone, it won't work. We didn't have any bossy fixed elements in this space and the other paint colours already in the house were warmer tones. So we had a bit more flexibility and of course, chose the paint last after selecting all the decorative items in these rooms..

    • @JanetJenkins
      @JanetJenkins Před 5 lety +1

      @@ClaireJeffordConsulting My fixed element is selected but not installed yet, it is the Colonial White granite counter tops. I'm painting my cabinets myself, I had selected Dove White earlier but not considering the counter tops and Shale. My transition color in the hallway and foyer is Balboa Mist. I tried sample pot poster board a home, and they looked good to me (east facing kitchen, the counter top is not installed my slabs are really light) Now I'm concerned that I need to rethink everything. I would never have guessed pink undertones! Gah!

    • @JanetJenkins
      @JanetJenkins Před 5 lety

      I could swear this stone has pink it it. I may be seeing things. I thought Shale was a great match! 1drv.ms/f/s!AlEuOYBEyUrlgYtZ-kdxMyxTu6jOEw

  • @debrajean9432
    @debrajean9432 Před 5 lety +6

    The lighting was unfortunately dim -- too dim to discern some of the undertones you're describing.

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey Debra. Do you mean the lighting in the video? I have a ring light now for future videos, so hopefully that helps. You can always go grab all the paint chips from BM and follow along in your own space to see with the light you get in each room. 😊

  • @Geminder
    @Geminder Před 6 lety +1

    Where is Balboa Mist? 🤔

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 6 lety +1

      That's another good one too! I can't fit them all into one video I'm afraid, but maybe I'll do a follow up with more great grays! Thanks for watching.

  • @lynnewhiteside4841
    @lynnewhiteside4841 Před 2 lety +1

    UGH! More Gray!!! Let's all get over the gray we think is so sophisticated, modern, classy. Or Just Plain SAD

    • @ClaireJeffordConsulting
      @ClaireJeffordConsulting  Před 2 lety +1

      This video is 5 years old now, so yes, the grays are on their way out for the most part. But because people took a while to embrace the grays, many are still wanting it in their home. Over doing it where you see gray 'everything' is when it's especially depressing and will date quickly.

  • @shelleygoulet4272
    @shelleygoulet4272 Před 4 lety

    (Was