I took some pictures of the hallway at work that we’re going to paint, just so you all would have a clearer idea of what I am working with. 
Here are a couple of samples I’ve painted: from the left, there’s Silver Sage, Comical Coral, Willow and Butter Up. Funnily enough, Silver Sage is nearly identical to the colour on my office walls. Maybe that’s why I am so fond of it.
I am leaning towards a yellow on the green side. I also liked the suggestion from House of B&C of Ciara Yellow by Farrow & Ball, but that range of paint is a little too expensive for a poor little non-profit.
I love a warmish buttery yellow and the sunny feeling it imparts. Our living room in the early dawn is spectacular. At least the colour.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, there is a reason that hospitals use shades of green as they are thought to be soothing.
Um. Do I need to say I like the yellow? I like the yellow. I think it serves both purposes of not fighting with the architecture and being cheerful.
ReplyDeleteOk, if you can't do red, I do think warm is the way too go. The India Yellow (I think someone mentioned mustardy) has some punch. I know you love the gray/green color you do, but being a bit older I remember decades of institutions being "mint green". Wish I could erase that part of my brain. Unfortunately the old grooves are the last to go!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I am a fan of the yellow tones, just plain cheerful! That said, there is something very soothing about that pink shade, I also like it very much. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHow about Benjamin Moore's Sunburst or the greener Yellow Finch? If they are atrocious, blame the computer.
ReplyDeleteany type of warm yellow sounds delicious. Of course you realize that only 1 out of 1,000 people will even be able to tell the difference between all of these shades sadly LOL. After all this hard work!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the yellow on your sample board. Also the Lancaster yellow is quite cheerful. Classic yellow, you just can't go wrong. Bring in the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteButter Up! The warm and cheery yellow will be perfect.
ReplyDeleteGo with the gold (yellow :) so perfect for kids.
ReplyDeleteLove your new banner, BTW!
How about a chrome yellow? http://www.colourlovers.com/wallPaper/800x600/c/FCDE28/COLOURlovers.com-chrome_yellow.png
ReplyDeleteIt is the original color of Homewood's (1801) central passage. . . looks great with the black and white floorcloths we have - a similar effect to your tile.
What I love about it is how playful it is. It simply plays with whatever light is available - it can shift from downright buttery to intense and vibrant no matter how gray the day. Any art you hang on it absolutely pops.
Anything will be an improvement of course. I like the yellow too. I think the coral is too pink, and the others too cool for children. A light clear blue might work too, if you want cheerful but still calm. If the American flag painting has to hang on it, that might work better than yellow. The sample card for the lime looks a bit too strong to me, but a paler version might work. What do the children pick?
ReplyDeleteYou know, I would explore yellow more. I think it can be very soothing and pleasant if you can find the right one. But watch out because yellows can be way too bright if you pick the wrong one. I am currently searching for one for an interior bathroom and have never really looked at this colour before but I am really loving it.
ReplyDeleteI will send you a photo of an inn we just stayed at in DC, Embassy Circle Guest House. It is an historic building and was painted the most glorious shade of creamy yellow, not too bright. She said the colour was Beach Grass by Duron (which we don't have in Canada), so I went to a Duron store in VA and looked at that colour, but it was an old stock colour and appeared quite peach. So maybe the name was wrong. But I will email you a photo or two and you can get the gist of the yellow.
There is also a nice yellow called Straw that my best friend uses a lot, but I am unsure who makes it. I will ask her and will send you a photo of her room.
Otherwise, I would stick with that amazing Silver Sage!
xo Terri
There's a reason the word institution is affiliated with green. I would avoid it, and yet I love it dearly. Yellow is the way to go. It's optimistic and cheery.
ReplyDeleteLook to the design here at your own web blog. "This is a begonia leaf whose curve intrigued me." The shades of green and pure white are beautiful. Green represents nature and white is pure.
ReplyDeleteHappy painting.
Butter yellow !! It's warm, bright and cheerful- perfect for the space.
ReplyDeleteIf there is a color you like from another more pricy paint company, try to have Home Depot color match it. They have the new $4 samples and do a really good job matching from my experience. The warm butter yellow sounds really nice. Are also paiting the ceiling the same color? That could be really nice.
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