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Every once in a while, a paint color comes along that just… gets it right. PPG Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) is one of those shades. Think of it as the perfect balance between warm and cozy without tipping into “why does my wall look muddy?” territory. This color is a midtone, shaded clay beige with subtle…
Let me introduce you to Hourglass PPG1022-1. His may be the paint color for you if you’re hunting for that just-right neutral that isn’t blah beige or builder-grade gray. It’s a pale gray-taupe beige with a touch of pink undertone. With an LRV of 75, it’s bright, versatile, and basically the kind of paint color…
Let me introduce you to Farm Fresh from PPG. If you’ve been hunting for that perfect moody, historic green that whispers, “I’ve been here for centuries but also somehow just left the paint store,” this may be the green paint color of your dreams. This isn’t your average sage or muted olive — no, Farm…
I’m in the mood to talk bold, moody, and dramatic. I’m not referring to your ex either. I’m talking about Cavalry PPG1041-7, a rich twilight blue that’s practically begging to be painted on your front door, your dining room walls, or even your kitchen cabinets if you’re feeling gutsy. I have seen how Cavalry looks…
Looking for a soft, versatile neutral that’s not too warm, not too cool, and certainly not boring? Say hello to Whiskers by PPG (PPG1025-3)—a chameleon-like sepia greige with umber undertones and a whole lot of charm. As a color consultant who has dealt with more greiges than I can count (on walls, trim, cabinets, you…
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me about Agreeable Gray or Swiss Coffee, I could buy a lifetime supply of Samplize sheets and a really good espresso machine. But today, we’re not talking about the celebrities of the paint world. Nope. Today, I’m shining a spotlight on the paint color underdogs—the…
Let me guess? You are looking for a warm gray that doesn’t feel too beige or too cold? Let me introduce you to Shark PPG1006-2. It’s a light, veiled gray with just the right touch of warmth. Picture soft sophistication with a whisper of red undertone. I’ve seen this shade in various spaces, and let…
There is no denying I’ve tested my fair shareof gray paint colors. More than anyone reasonably should in one lifetime. But when you find a gray that is one to write home about, it transforms a room. PPG is seriously stepping up their gray game. It’s time to stop sleeping on these guys. If you’re…
There’s just something about butter yellow. Maybe it’s the way it reminds me of warm croissants on a Sunday morning. Or maybe it’s because it makes a room feel like it’s been kissed by sunlight, even on the dreariest days. Either way, if you’re on the hunt for the just right butter yellow paint color,…