Paint color to tone down blue/violet tile
We have used an onyx tile in our bathroom with a lot of blue/violet undertones. We also have a blue/indigo fish scale accent wall. Based on swatches and tile samples, we painted the bathroom BM gray owl, but with everything installed I feel like it reads too green. I know it’s hard to recommend a specific paint color, but I would love any suggestion for which way to go from here to make the onyx tile look less purple.
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freedomplace1
6 months agoTry a sample of PPG Greyhound. Samplize.com. This paint color has some brown in it. Imo, any paint that just reads cool grey is going to emphasize the violet tones in the tile that you say you don’t want. Plus, it will leave your space with a cool/cold type of feel.
You need a paint that leans warmer, imo.
This is the PPG Greyhound in your room.
PRODeWayne
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6 months agolast modified: 6 months agoBoth tiles are cool temperature. Stop with any paint with a warm tone. Don't muddy it up either. I'd match the fish scale for paint: )
Beverly up above gave it to you, and call it the keys to the casino! Right here below. Cohesive, bold and shows off BOTH tiles . Lordy.....we haven't seen enough gray walls? I think we have. Add some smashing art, to the painted wall.
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6 months agoThanks, everyone, for the great suggestions and very helpful renders. Tile and other installation work has been ongoing so I’m including a couple more photos here. In answer to cornflower crayon’s question, there are 2 windows, one north and one west-facing. The onyx tile (12x24 Athena Blanc polished) is also on the floor of the bathroom. I like the dark suggestions, but my wife is not on board for that. I have a sample of BM shoreline I may try, and the basement is Stonington gray, which may be too icy here. Appreciate the input and welcome other questions/suggestions!
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