Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Paint Color Overview
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Paint Color Overview
Benjamin Moore EdgecombeGray is a warm neutral gray that doesn't overpower a space with strong undertones, yet has good depth to pair with cool and warm fixed or furnished elements. For those seeking a warm, inviting ambiance in their home and who prefer a warm gray paint color, Benjamin Moore Edgecombe Gray may be the ideal choice.
It's true that gray paint colors haven't been trending for several years; however, please don't be misled by what is trending. Instead, focus on what pairs best in your home. Creating a color palette for your home involves understanding color relationships and selecting the correct shade, tint, and hue to achieve the desired aesthetic.
Choosing the perfect paint color for your home is not easy if you want to create a well-balanced color palette that is cohesive and harmonious with your interior or exterior fixed elements, including your interior decor style. Please don't be swayed by the beatiful pictures you see of BM Edgecombe Gray in other people's homes. It's our natural tendency to follow others and/or be influenced by what we see.
I want to help you understand the nuances of BM Edgecomb Gray and decide for yourself if this is the right paint color for your home. I will explain the undertones, pros, and cons of Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray. I want to share some valuable tips on how to pair BM Edgecomb Gray with fixed elements or other colors to help guide you in the right direction. For a more detailed analysis of Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray, watch the video below.
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray HC-173 Undertone and Light Reflective Value
The undertone of Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is a green-gray. It's essential to note that this is not a typical warm gray, as the green-gray undertones are less pronounced than in another popular warm gray, BM Revere Pewter.
The LRV of Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is 63.09. It's a light neutral paint color that has depth, but be careful, as it's known to be a chameleon. Please avoid choosing this paint color based solely on the LRV, as it is a common mistake many people make. Often, the undertones of this beatiful paint color clash with the fixed elements, or it looks muddy.
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray HC-173 Advantages & Disadvantages
Every paint color has advantages and disadvantages, depending on how it is compared with other colors —for example, fixed elements, interior decor, or other paint colors.
It's important to note that the listed advantages and disadvantages may not apply to every home, as each home is unique and has its distinct features, interior design, lighting, and interior decor.
BM Edgecomb Gray Advantages You Should Know
- BM Edgecomb Gray pairs well with earthy fixed elements, such as cherry wood flooring, taupe floor tiles or beige carpets in the right situations.
- BM Edgecomb Gray on the exterior of the home is entirely different from what you see in the interior. It's a versatile exterior paint color that can be used for the main body of a home, trim, shutters, etc. For example, often, I use BM Edgecomb Gray when I want a creamy trim paint color for a client's home without the pronounced yellow undertones.
- BM Edgecomb Gray leans toward the warmer side of warm grays, making it a good choice when paired correctly. It's essential you know how to pair this paint color with what you have in your home, or you will be disappointed with the outcome. When a client has the correct interior design layout of a space and lighting BM Edgcomb Gray will not look like a typical gray, for example, SW Agreeable Gray tends to lean more gray and not as warm as BM Edgecombe Gray.
- BM Edgecomb Gray, as a kitchen cabinet paint color, pairs well with both cool and warm kitchen countertops.
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BM Edgecomb Gray Disadvantages You Need To Know
- BM Edgecomb Gray is known to be a chameleon, so don't be surprised if it leans on the cool side of gray if you don't have proper artificial or natural lighting in your home.
- BM Edgecomb Gray can look more like a beige gray when paired with cool gray paint colors, including cool fixed elements like floor tiles with blue-gray undertones. Please be cautious when pairing this paint color with other cool colors, especially when considering the interior decor of your home.
- BM Edgecomb Gray can make a room feel dark and or dingy if your home doesn't have proper lighting.
- Be careful when pairing BM Edgecomb Gray on the exterior of your home if you have exterior stones that are earthy and muted with strong orange beige, cream beige, and taupe undertones. Don't be surprised if BM Edgecomb Gray appears flat and too clean compared to the earthy, fixed elements in your home.
3 Fixed Elements Designs Tips for BM Edgecomb Gray
This is to help guide you in the right direction, and most importantly, I encourage you to get a paint sample of BM Edgecomb Gray to compare with the fixed and furnished elements in your home.
- Suppose you're considering painting your kitchen cabinets with BM Edgecomb Gray and are looking for the perfect countertop to pair with it. In that case, I recommend obtaining a sample of MSI Calacatta Rusta. This is a beatiful kitchen countertop with a touch of warm undertones that can make your kitchen look sophisticated and timeless.
- For those looking for a moody, sophisticated blue-green-gray kitchen island paint color to pair with BM Edgecomb Gray, I recommend obtaining a sample of Benjamin Moore's Templeton Gray. It's a stunning paint color that evokes a soothing and inviting ambiance.
- When selecting the perfect LVP flooring, numerous options are available. I recommend getting a sample of Sea Salt Oak by Coretech Floor. It's a beautiful neutral beige flooring that pairs well with BM Edgecomb Gray.
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