Colorfully, Behr fans are invited to submit questions via the Ask Erika portal on the blog site. All questions will be answered! An inquiry came in recently from a reader named Christine regarding a color and lighting issue. Read on for advice from our team of experts:
Hello,
I recently painted a room in Behr’s Old Map. I love the colour at night, but in the day with sunlight it looks pink. I was wondering if there is a similar colour that doesn’t look pink/purple during the day. Thanks.
Christine
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Our expert replied:
Hi Christine,
Based on the information that you have provided, light browns can be a problem because the lighter the brown the more pink it will look. Like many other colors, especially grays, lighting and ambient conditions can make a color appear totally different depending on the time of day. Below are three different paint colors which are similar in tone but may not change as dramatically for you to consider. They are Natural Almond PPU4-12, Casual Khaki N300-3 and Toasty Gray N320-2.
Due to differences in monitors and technical factors, the colors here cannot be represented with their true qualities. These color samples should only be considered a guide. Please refer to actual swatches for true color. We strongly recommend beginning with an 8 oz. sample container of the color you choose and apply it to a small area on your wall to ensure your satisfaction with the color choice. It is always a good idea to see how the light and ambient conditions affect the color at different points in the day.
Thank you for taking the time to email us and we wish you well in all your future paint projects.
Sincerely,
Rob
What other accents can you recommend?
Hello Judi, thank you for visiting our blog!
Are you looking for accent colors that will coordinate with the neutral tones in the blog post?
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
painted my kitchen with Behr sweet tea but thinking of doing my living room in canyon dusk with sweet tea accents is that doable…
Hello Judi, thank you for visiting our blog!
That is very doable if you have Sweet Tea decor accents pieces throughout your living room.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
I live in a forest and the paint always looks green since the light is green. I want to paint a very light greige in a guest room, do you have suggestions? Thank you
Hello Joan, thank you for visiting our blog!
How beautiful to wake up in nature! We actually have a perfect tone and it is Greige PPU24-11.
Happy Painting!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hi, we are remodeling our living room. One wall will be a pallet wall and the other three are textured. I am having a hard time figuring out a color to paint the walls that will look good with brown furniture. I was considering a light green, like sage, but am not sure how well that will look with the couches. Any suggestions on wall colors that go well with brown?
Hello Michelle, Thank you for visiting our blog!
Actually a sage tone will work with your brown furniture. You can never go wrong with earthy tones together.
Here are a few sage recommendations for you.
Bay Water S380-4, Jojoba N390-3, or Urban Nature S380-3.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hello. I’m in the process of updating my kitchen. The appliances are white, the cabinets are med brown, countertop & floor are beige. What color should I paint the wall.
Hi,
I am looking for a light neutral gray color to paint my living room and Bedrooms. What colors would you recommend?
Thank you,
Anne
Hi there Anne!
We recommend Chic Gray PPU26-10, Classic Silver PPU18-11 or Graycloth PPU26-09.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
I have painted my living room graycloth, what colors would compliment the graycloth. The kitchen and dining are vintage velvet.
Hello Sue, thank you for visiting our blog!
Here are a few colors that will coordinate with Graycloth.
Park Avenue MQ2-55, Cosmic Quest N460-4, or Rustic Taupe N200-4,
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
My kitchen cabinets are parchment…looks like French vanilla ice cream to me as it gets darker outside. They have a strong yellow hue. They do get plenty of light due to the west facing French doors. I’m looking for a great geige color to help tone down the yellow in the cabinets. Any thoughts? PS my floor are rectified porcelain tile that have alot of warm golden tones. And the counter tops are basically very dark browns, golds and creams.
Hello Holly, thank you for reaching out!
We have a perfect gray/beige tone for you.
Please take a look at Greige PPU24-11.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hi,
Thanks for looking into this. The glass bead paint we are sampling on our wall looks too lavender. We want a subtle bluish gray. Any suggestions?
Hello Trish, thank you for visiting our blog!
Here are a few blue-gray tones that you can take a look at.
Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23, French Silver PPU18-05, Classic Silver PPU18-11 or Galactic Tint N510-2.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hi Christine, my kitchen had light pine cupboards and i am looking for the right grey colour(with no blue or green undertones)…maybe a medium grey?
Hello Laura,
Thank you for visiting our blog!
We recommend the following medium gray tones for you.
Classic Silver PPU18-11, Fashion Gray PPU18-15, or Graceful Gray PPU18-12.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hello, Im looking for a light blue/grey paint for a small bachelor basement apartment. It has low ceilings, and the kitchen and living room are combined in the same space. I came across a picture of a room with Light French Grey, not sure if that would work. Can you recommend some colors.
Thanks
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for reaching out!
Light French Grey will work perfectly as well as Classic Silver PPU18-11, or French Silver PPU18-05.
Hope this helps!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
hi i have painted my living room walls smoke grey what colour will go with it
Hello Keran,
Thank you for your interest in BEHR Paint!
Here are some colors that you can accessorize with – deep red, plum, navy, yellow, turquoise or bright orange.
If you would like something a bit more elegant then ill recommend the plum, deep red or navy.
Or if you want something with a splash of excitement then I will suggest yellow, turquoise or bright orange.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Hi I’m looking to paint my living room but not sure what color to choose for a living room . Was thinking sage green. Could you please help me thanks.
Jackie,
Thank you for your interest in BEHR Products! A sage green would do nicely in a living room to create a neutral relaxed feeling. Here are some recommendations – Urban Nature S380-3, Jungle Camouflage N350-4, Bonsai Pot N340-3 or Balance Green S360-3. Please purchase 8oz samples to test and see what you like best on your walls.
Colorfully yours,
Deanna