Ok up until this week I have only heard of people using paint colors at 50%, now what does that mean ? Well when a color is made using universal tints by a computer at a paint counter it is done is measured out predetermined amounts. When you ask for 50% strength of a color they punch that into the computer.
Let's say your color requires 40 yellow 30 blue and 20 black for the purposes of example only , 50% of that color would be 20 yellow 15 blue and 10 black added to a can of untinted paint. That's it .
For me I loved the color and tone of BM revere pewter but it seemed too dark for the look I wanted so I thought maybe at 50% strength it would be perfect , it seemed a better option than trying to find a totally different color.
So if you like a color but think its too dark or deep or bright , try it out at 50% , I swear they will know what your asking for at the paint desk.
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I actually asked about this at my local Sherwin Williams store last summer and the guy looked at me like I was a crazy woman. He had some excuse about why it wouldn't work so I gave up. But I was pretty sure that if I went back on a different day, I could find a different sales person who would know exactly what I was talking about. Glad it worked out for you!
I love using the 50% option. Many designers have a rule of lightening the ceiling color 50% of the wall to make the ceiling feel taller and an almost imperceptable touch brighter. I once asked why and was given an explanation about shadows on the ceiling and such. In any case I have followed this rule in all my rooms and the result is especially lovely when one has white crown moulding. My family room's wall color is 50% lighter than the original, which led my ceiling to be 75% lighter.
Hi I think Home Depot is the best place for this. They can do 25, 50, 75. That is my go to place for paint.
Looks great. Our Ikea is 2 hours away! Hugs
This is great information. Thanks so much for sharing.
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