Repose Gray: 3 Proven Tips To Know!

Today I’m going to give you 3 Repose Gray Proven Tips To Know before deciding if it’s the right paint for your room! I’m going to show you how the undertones of Repose Gray will work in your home and 3 paint colors that will go beautifully with Repose Gray.
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[@DrShwifty]

I just picked up 5 gallons to start on some remodeling. Thanks for the time you took for this video. I like the navy doors and the contrast :)!

[@geetha92533]

Thank you, this was very informative. I would love to see SW light French gray too.

[@jeremyrevesz8612]

Hey Jacob Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the details of your video. Your calmer, and more in depth video were so refreshing!😀. The way you walked us through lighting and undertones was a HUGE help. Thank you for rethinking your approach to deliver the info in a manner that can help us all. Keep the videos coming please!

[@BlackoutStormChasing]

Do you like repose gray for the exterior of the home? We are thinking that with touque white trim and black gutters and shudders. What do you think?

[@rg-mi5hh]

Good video! I really appreciate the explanations given with examples paint with trim and doors.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Thank you:) I wish you the best!

[@kerrygauffin2946]

Our whole house is painted repose gray. I love it in our east bedroom-I have a light mossgreeninthereand with dark brown wood furniture it’s gorgeous. But I don’t love it in our large foyer and am wondering what color to accent it in our living room? Maybe a blue?

[@angels1720]

Jacob- this is fantastic information. Thank you for sharing!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Your welcome:)

[@meeha007]

I painted my home office this color and absolutely love it! My office furniture is white and my accessories on the bookshelves/desk are purple with some silver. It is gorgeous!!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

That's awesome! Sounds like a fun office to work in👍🏻 The purple and silver accent is a nice touch😊 Thank you for sharing!

[@kathyy8261]

What would be a good accent color for accessories when walls are repose gray

[@georgemohr7532]

This video is good as far as it goes. Most of my time at home, including entertaining, is done when the sun goes down. General lighting and lighting layers are not discussed.

[@BobJohnson648]

Thank you Jacob...am going to use SW Eider White as a trim color for repose gray walls

[@doglover1331]

It’s amazing how many views you have and how few people comment or give you props. 🙄Thank you for these videos, they are super helpful in understanding colors and the science behind it. I have currently been agonizing over what shade of gray, beige, taupe or greige would work best for me and after watching your video, I think Repose Gray may be my solution. Getting a sample tonight. Thank you again! 🙏

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi there:) Thank you for the kind the words! I'm happy to know that you've found the videos to be helpful and I wish you the best on finding the perfect interior paint color for your home.

[@doglover1331]

Thank you!

[@babyjjnels]

Easily the best description of repose gray. I like the color a lot but it does feel more cool in my house then I thought it would.

[@junemorris5548]

What light gray has the least undertones? My house has lots of natural light, white trim and dark wood floors.

[@taradecker1635]

I am having a hard time deciding a gray color for my kitchen. We recently put gray flooring in and my cabinets are a darker gray. Help!!!

[@franceselainethurston1606]

I had a painter paint my entire dining room Alabaster OC-129 by Benjamin Moore, and I love it. There is a slight difference in color between the ceiling and the walls. The ceiling looks a little gray which is fine by me. I just love it.

[@yessipb]

This video was incredibly helpful! I appreciate all the research and knowledge you have shared! I just painted my kitchen cabinets this color, and I’m having trouble picking out a white wall color. My kitchen gets very minimal light and it’s also indirect sunlight.. I’m in such a pickle.

[@tingtinglau930]

Hope you will still check this since the post is 3 year old. Recently struggling to choose color for kitchen wall . Cabinet is light grey with little purple undertone but floor is tile with beige, white and grey blended Color. Open floor concept. The living next to it is edgecomb gray. Kitchen is east facing. Try Revere pewter, little bit too green, try gray owl, little too blue, try classic gray, color almost wash out. Thinking of repose gray but worried too much grey and worry if the room will be too dark since too many gray and repose gray doesn't have high LRV. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

[@heeb3569]

Hi thank you for the video, we are thinking about painting our kitchen cabinets in Repose Gray. Our counters are a quartz white with a herringbone backsplash. Currently our cabinets are a maple with stain on them. We are having a hard time on what Color to paint the cabinets in, and don’t want to do white. Is there a way I could send you a photo and maybe give us your opinion? Thank you

[@JunHuan1023]

Can you offer some insight into zircon? We are trying to decide between zircon and repose gray with an alabaster trim. The kitchen has white cabinets and we are a primarily west facing house. Thank you!

[@reneehill9885]

Hi have you seen Repose Gray used as a kitchen cabinet color and if so what wall color pairs well with it.

[@geoseward]

Very informative, I liked how he showed the color in different settings.

[@lauramarie3680]

Love your content!!!What are your thoughts on repose gray on an exterior stucco north facing home

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Thank you for your kind words:) Depends on the fixed elements on the exterior of your home and surrounding environment. It’s a light gray on the exterior, lighter than you think, so no issues with a north facing home. Will be a little darker when applied to stucco.

[@CMHMom23]

I have repose gray In my western facing home and it is very cool almost blue like which we kinda like. But we are about to paint a northern facing home repose. I wonder if this will be more warmer in this home?

[@kimwilliams3868]

Stressing over whole house paint color but leaning towards Repose gray. I'm also painting standard honey oak cabinets. What color would compliment. Would Repose on both be too much? I don't want to go too dark. The house is open floor plan. Trying to look more modern. Also the one piece of furniture I'm keeping is dining room table that's creamy really light ash wood tone and beige carpet

[@dzembassy]

Thank you for posting this video! All of the info regarding the various factors that go into selecting the perfect color(s) is extremely helpful!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Your welcome and I'm happy you found some value in watching this video. I wish you the best:)

[@judywolf1]

I am trying to decide on color for a walk out lower level. I have repose gray upstairs and love it. I also have alot of black, gray, white, accenting with blue. Downstairs l am working with a very large sectional that is a beautiful pumpkin color. I am afraid of the undertones of both repose gray and agreeable gray that l have been looking at. My floor is vinyl in taupe/gray. My doorwalls face south. There is alot of artificial lighting. There are two bedrooms with windows facing west with many trees. I am wanting to use one color all over. Do you have a suggestion?

[@imanaqvi]

Hi! Is Repose Gray going to look good with 1. Cherry kitchen cabinets 2. Walnut floors 3. Classic brown floors Thank you.

[@dananezat]

Next to the cherry, repose will pull more lavender.

[@megamartinmen]

Does repose gray go with darker wood trim/doors/windows?

[@kcur2006]

Hello. I am using repose gray as my main color in my new build house. White cabinets, white trim, white doors, black hardware/fixtures, and distressed lighter blonde/brownish wood floors. 10 foot ceilings and 8 foot doors. I am accenting a wall downstairs and base of island and a wall upstairs in indigo batik, and using interesting aqua, krypton and topsail, for bedrooms/office/utility room/powder room. Do you see any color that could potentially clash? Also was thinking about going about 80% lighter for all the ceilings with repose gray. Our house faces east btw. Would love to have your thoughts on my color scheme. Loved your video. Very informative. Thank you. Kerry

[@robwhiff3411]

Great video I am really enjoying this shade , what shine did you use on repose grey and the white trims ( eggshell, sating etc..) on your walls ? Curious because I like the tone you use. Thanks

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Thank you for the comment Rob👍🏻 That's a good question 😊 It depends on a lot of factors. When clients get my online questionnaire these are some of the questions I ask and perhaps this will help you determine what sheen would be best for your space. What area of the home do you plan on painting? North, South, East or West? I ask this because lighting is one of the factors to consider before picking the right sheen. For example if you want to paint Repose Gray in a South facing room that has large windows and lots of light perhaps matte may be the way to go. However, there are many other factors to consider such as decor, type of flooring, kids and etc.. If it's in a North facing kitchen I may choose satin, eggshell or even semi gloss. It's one thing to find the perfect shade of color and it's equally important to get the right sheen as well👍🏻 On the video it was eggshell and satin. As for the white it depends but semi gloss and satin would work well. 👍🏻 Hope that helps you 😊

[@alchemist006]

I have a 70s raised ranch with a wooden arch that leads from the dining room, two wooden beams on the ceiling, and the super dated opening with spindles looking from the living room to the kitchen. I’d imagine the hale navy blue would also make them look much nicer.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Dan, well that's a tough question because I have no idea what the interior decor or other fixed elements you have in your home look like, so I can't give you a correct answer. Can you paint the arch, absolutely but I'm not so sure about painting your arch Hale Navy unless you have the right interior decor and remodeling to pull it off. Everything needs to be balance and repeating the same color with accents or artwork would most likely be required. You can always check out my packages here if you ever need help, jacobowensdesigns.com/. Hope that helps, Dan.

[@alchemist006]

Jacob Owens Designs appreciate the insight

[@aragram1440]

We are planning on using repose Gray for the exterior of our home. We are trying to decide on the trim of Benjamin Moore milkshake, Greek villa SW or extra white SW. I want a blue for the shutters and door possibly Benjamin blue nose, Earth wise blue SW, I would love your thoughts. and welcome suggestions for any other trim or blues for the shutters….

[@claragaskins5957]

Hi-love your expertise as I have paint commitment issues (lol) I would like to show you my room and get your input, is there a way to add a picture? I would use repose gray throughout with a few accent walls.

[@xbellabutterflyx]

Whats the best trim color when using repose gray?

[@mikekim6374]

Love the channel and just subscribed. Seriously considering the color consultation. Question: is Repose Gray a good color to replicate the natural gray patina for cedar shingle siding? Looking to have a shingle style house using fiber cement product. Thank you!

[@cherylsemerad4970]

What are your thoughts about painting my interior door in the Outer Space color with the repose gray on walls and white trim>

[@jameshills7425]

will repose gray go with honey oak floors, south facing room with good windows

[@cwagner1380]

Hello we painted our walls sw pussy willow color flat on walls. We need a lighter grayish color for kitchen cabinets. Please help we’re stressing out lol. What do u recommend?

[@michellekarr8588]

What flooring goes best with repose gray

[@roxanedevonn9041]

i wonder repose gray can paint out side i see the house have color gray w/tone purple is litle darker than repose gray do you have any idiea thankyou

[@kimmiekarman4239]

I am going to be adding bali blinds soon but i don't want to do white. Would something like ivory go with repose gray. Some reason this info isn't out there. I don't want to do navy or indigo blue.

[@irisgonzalez8564]

I'm confused with all the grays I'm trying to match cape may cobble stone with a lighter gray for living room with crown molding and chair rail. Which color would be the best

[@skullqueenxo]

So glad I found this video!

[@boog.2751]

Last spring, I painted our main-floor hallways, bedrooms, closets and kitchen in Repose Gray and then painted our large, bright living/dining area Mindful Gray, which is a shade darker. We wanted to go with grays, so I did my homework and found that Repose and Mindful worked well with Oak trim besides white trim as there is so much Oak woodwork in this house. If I had more patience, I might paint the woodwork white, but I do think the Repose looks good with the Oak. Will Oak trim ever come back in style, I wonder? Enjoyed your video!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

That's awesome! I'm happy you liked your paint color palette of Repose Gray and Mindful Gray 😊 As for oak wood, I'm guessing your home must be in the mid to early 2000's? That was definitely the style back then but I don't ever see that style coming back anytime soon, if ever. As for painting the oak wood white? You would love it! I've lost count how many homes I've recommended to paint their wood trims and cabinets. Some where hesitant, especially the men but, when the job was finished they were blown away. Thank you for sharing your experience 👍🏻

[@boog.2751]

Thank you for replying! Do you have videos about painting/whitewashing wood paneling/wood trim? My dad built this house in 1965-it was my childhood home. Oak trim & paneling are everywhere, as Dad loved it that way. I have painted some of the basement paneling, but have resisted painting the large, 2-story, dark-paneled entry way, because if I do it wrong, it will be obvious. @@JacobOwensDesigns

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

@@boog.2751 Wow, all the way back to 1965! Sounds like your home has a lot memories 😊 I do talk about trims and paneling in a future video 👍🏻 Thanks for asking 😊 My videos will resume again after next week and there will be a new video every week for 52 weeks straight. It's hard for me to give you the correct answer without any visuals or answering my questionnaire that I offer in my edesign packages via online. However, I will give you one tip that may help you👍🏻 You can eliminate from sanding your trims and paneling if you use Extreme Bond Primer by Sherwin Williams. Then apply the paint color of your choice. I would refrain from white washing especially when it comes to trims and paneling 👍🏻 Hope that helps you😊

[@boog.2751]

Thank you!!!

[@jessicaedwardsgeorge8054]

Would it be ok to use linen white trim and ceiling with repose gray instead of bright white? Thanks!

[@samg9607]

Our interior is the bland contractor tan, we are wanting to repaint to repose gray. Do I need to primer the walls or could I get by with all paint and primer in one? Thanks in advance.

[@saurabhmarwaha2665]

Does hale navy on the doors go with Agreeable Grey instead of repose grey? Please let me know soon if you can.

[@Day_BX]

What color tile ended up in the kitchen.

[@chrisluloff4704]

Just recently have watched your videos and I like how u explain colors with their undertones. I have a kitchen with a hearth room it has a see-thru fireplace with light reddish/pink brick with gray grout that leads into my family room. My kitchen has white cabinets, SS appliances and white quartz countertops with gray veining. So what I learned from u is Repose gray should be a nice compliment. My adjoining hearth room is one big room with my kitchen and has a black and white Buffalo check love seat and I have black and white valances on my windows. The hard wood floor is the 90's reddish oak. The family room has same fireplace brick with white trim and beige carpet with a pinkish/ brown undertone. Will Repose Gray work in both my kitchen/hearth room and my family room? All rooms have Eastern exposure?

[@ajldat]

what color cabinet goes well with black granite tops

[@elizabethterry646]

Hello! We are about to paint the siding on our house Repose Gray at 135%. I’m wanting it a little darker because it washes out in the sun. Do you think this will go well with Old Chicago style brick on a federal house with extra white columns? We have also looked at Mindful Gray but it’s a little darker than what I was wanting.

[@ginamcguire953]

can I send you a picture of my dining room and get a recommendation of what paint color you would recommend?

[@silviastefan2818]

I love your videos. I have learned so much from watching them! Thank you!

[@admissionsroute2248]

Could you tell me the shade of white used on those cabinets please. I have repose gray walls in my kitchen with granite countertops and back splash with black, light gray and cream in them and new charcoal gray slate floors in my south facing kitchen and choosing between BM Simply White and White Dove. I'm leaning towards Simply White because it's a bit crisper. These cabinets look nice so wondering the paint color. (I did watch your video on both shades of white). THANK YOU!!

[@mrs.sparks1235]

Thank you so much! Ran across your videos today and I just keep looking for more to watch!!!!!

[@gitismita418]

My room is south facing with windows all around. Also I can't stand warm colours. Can u please suggest a colour?

[@Hogwarts-Dropout]

What color is the wall behind you? It looks like a light beige. Looks nice with the lighting. My interior color is nomadic desert by sherwin williams, looks okay in the rest of the house, but I hate how it looks in the bedroom. Too yellowish.

[@theresatuccitto7562]

I was planning on painting my living room repose gray but then came across your video. I was really looking for a gray the same darkness of repose but I definitely don't want a blue undertone. Any suggestions?

[@JulyRobbins]

Do you think a honey oak floor would look good with this color? Ty so much 😊

[@smilez0751]

Can I use repose gray with gray flooring? No furnitures yet. Please help

[@alchemist006]

Would sea salt work as an accent wall where every other wall is repose gray? The wall is in the living room and is about 14 feet high and near the stairs on a raised ranch compared to the other walls which are 8 feet high. Thank you

[@BuffaloBarber24]

Would repose or agreeable gray go better with a beigey carpet? We have a charcoal gray sectional.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

It depends what undertones you have in your beige carpet. Repose Gray and Agreeable Gray are polar opposites. I don't have any visuals so I can't give you the right answer. Having said that, if you want to roll the dice then go with Agreeable Gray strictly in terms of pairing it with your carpet.

[@che8ryl8]

So what color gray DO you recommend with a North facing room & dark hallway? I am not sure what to do... :)

[@CMHMom23]

What did you end up painting?

[@jordannafoley8463]

I am looking for a griege that will compliment pine wood floors that have a yellow hue. Thank you!

[@3pumpkins170]

Try SW Agreeable Gray.

[@DetroitKim]

You should have a million subscribers !! I’m on my 2nd house with you !!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Awesomeness:) Thank you for the kind words! I wish you the best!

[@mar9belle]

Thanks i like when you point out when not to use . Could you make review of fleur de sel from sherwin Williams ?

[@betsykrohngold2962]

Thank you for doing such a great review. I have Repose in my current kitchen, but I warmed it up and love it. I’m going to be painting a ranch which doesn’t get as much light and I would be painting the kitchen and the den which is pretty dark. Not sure if this would work but I don’t want to go to anything cooler. I can send you the custom mix if you want. Let me know your thoughts.

[@kaitlynaltman5343]

Hello! We just painted our entire house (except bedrooms) repose gray. And it looks very blue to us. What are some ways we can tone down the blue without starting over and repainting with a different color?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Kaitlyn, that's a good question. It's not your fault, gray paint colors are complicated and you're not the first person to ask me this question or experience this problem with Repose Gray. I've helped out a lot of my clients who wanted to transition their home away from gray paint colors. The downside about gray paint colors with a blue undertone is there is nothing you can do about the blue undertones on your wall. There are so many factors at play but I don't have any visuals of your home to help you but feel free to check out my online packages www.jacobowensdesigns.com if you want your home to be professionally done in the future. Having said that, the best thing you can do is to add warmth to your rooms. Think of floor rugs, change the interior light bulbs to add more warmth, add some orange or red-orange throw pillows and etc..

[@1motivate]

You are the first person I have seen that has the same problem I had. Repose Gray was BLUE on my walls and I didn't like it. I repainted to a different gray that I don't like. I'm still trying to find the right color. Did you find a new color? I'm considering Gossamer Veil.

[@LanaW123]

@@1motivate do you like gossamer veil???

[@dm6991]

@@LanaW123 Yes. Gossamer Veil is a good color for my living room and entry. Looks mostly gray on most walls with a hint of blue on one wall.

[@mommalyze]

What can you say about the difference between Light French Grey and Repose grey? Thanks!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Light French Gray is darker than Repose Gray:)

[@chatman1]

I'm using repose grey for my house. Should I use semi gloss with this color or should I use the flat paint?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Depends where you use it and it's a personal preference as well. Every home is unique and there isn't a perfect fit for everyone. In short flat is good for ceilings or walls where you don't want a lot of reflection depending on your lighting conditions and etc. However it's not the best choice for high traffic areas of your home. Semi gloss is good for trims, woodwork, built-in cabinets and etc.

[@EE-hn8cg]

We chose repose grey for our livingroom and I'm curious if Revere pewter lightened by 25 to 40% would pair well for our entry way?

[@Lets_play_games_1st]

Hi so I am painting my daughters room and wanted to use a repose gray on the walls and then gauntlet gray for the accent wall, and some furniture with fusion mineral paint called Champlain ...her room is facing south west, only has one window so not too much light, I am wondering if that combo would work? Thank you!

[@Lets_play_games_1st]

She also has a tan, (mixed with a little darker tan) carpet ...bedding will be rose color mixed with some greys and whites

[@sarahsaribacandelario5123]

May i know what paint color of the cabinets in the kitchen?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

BM Chantilly Lace:)

[@sarahsaribacandelario5123]

Thank you! 😊

[@kC-ni7hh]

I'm painting my daughter's room this color and needed this info thanks

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

I'm happy it helped you and I wish you the best on painting your daughter's room.

[@davestarks600]

Just found your channel and it’s been so helpful. I’m debating on painting my kitchen and entryway this color. Living room is a navy color, and kitchen has charcoal countertops with blue/gray/white backsplash and white cabinets/trim. Painting a section of the wall, it seems that it wouldn’t clash, however, is this going to be too warm against those other types of cooler colors?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Dave, thanks for the kind words:) Be careful painting Repose Gray in kitchen and hallway if you don't receive a lot of natural light. It will look much darker than you think. It's hard to say without any visuals of your kitchen that's why I offer online packages (www.jacobowensdesigns.com) to help anyone across North America. Having said that Repose Gray isn't warm compared to those fixed elements you described. However if you're trying to create a flow with the navy color in your living and kitchen there are a lot of factors to consider. For example interior decor and flooring to name a few.

[@dianeflynn3071]

@@JacobOwensDesigns I am so glad I found your channel. I have painted my north faced living room, dining room, kitchen (open floor plan). Lots of windows and light. The kitchen cabinets are white with brush stainless handles, counter is a very dark grey suede granite. The floors are med/dark wood. The living room furniture is grey/beige/white. I thought of painting the minimum walls of the kitchen a different color, coastal. I thought Accessible Beige by SW. should I use Repose Grey instead? I would really appreciate your opinion so I do not add another gallon of paint to my reject collection! Thank you very much.

[@460nm]

Will the next shade darker on the card, mindful gray, act as a chameleon paint also or is this effect isolated to repose gray? A decorator told me if I want to sell the house to paint it repose gray or light french gray if I want a true gray. She also said I could go one shade darker to mindful gray but to do it in repose if I want to sell it. That is a confusing statement from which I cannot draw a conclusion. I don't know if we will sell or not. If I stay here I would like to go darker. I was also thinking of using the PPG 2018 color of the year Black Flame for an accent wall. In addition I would like to paint the doors, but all of the trim in the house including the doors is some kind of fruit-wood stain specially mixed in 1986 and I cannot match it 100%. I cannot think of any color for the doors that would blend with mid-toned wood trim and I really can't paint all the trim throughout the house. It is too much.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Mindful gray is a darker gray when compared to Repose Gray. You will see two different undertones with Mindful Gray with the influence of natural and artificial lighting. As for a true gray? There is no such thing as a true gray. Always compare color, as for gray you either have lighter or darker. Cooler or warmer. Cleaner or dirtier. When it comes to wanting a particular type of color for your home compared to painting your home to sell are two different set of circumstances. When it comes to selling your home, the color isn't about what you like, it's about finding the right interior paint colors that will attract a larger audience of buyers and it should go with the fixed and furnished items of your home. Hope that helps you and thank you for posting:)

[@460nm]

@@JacobOwensDesigns In your opinion would mindful gray stop a sale?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

@@460nm It's hard for me to give you a correct answer without having any visuals of your fixed and furnished elements in your home. I have no idea what your interior decor style is and what upgrades you've made in your home. Also I don't know who your target buyers are....their are a lot of factors to consider before painting a home to sell.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

@@460nm Yes it would stop a sell if it doesn't flow with the interior style of your home.

[@heatherhill7678]

I love repose grey ,but I’m worried it will look too dark in my home. My dining room is south facing and there isn’t a lot of natural light. My living room is north facing and seems kinda dark as well. Is there a color similar to repose grey I can use to brighten it up while staying neutral? I really want something close to repose.

[@pammarsh4]

I had mine lightened by 50 percent and loved it

[@shannonmills392]

What do you think about Repose Gray with a SW Rock Bottom accent wall? TIA!

[@elenahernandez3912]

Jacob...I love your enthusiasm!!!♥️ HELP!!! Any suggestions on a paint color that looks like repose....but LIGHTER? I love the look of repose gray on walls. I have seen it show as a light color on many people’s walls...just not mine! 😢 It’s just too dark for my house! It looks dark, drab, and dead. My house is smaller 1400 sq ft. The only natural light my LR gets is from a 4 widows in my eating area and kitchen that is joined. I have white shaker style cabinets with marble countertops..very neutral furnishings (linen/ivory/light gray accents) with dark wood floors and currently, I have BM Revere Pewter on the walls in the majority of the house. The Revere Pewter seems a tiny bit darker than I desire at certain times depending on lighting and looks a yellow at times under warm lighting in my LR. I did change my bulbs to “daytime “ bulbs and it helped a lot. When I saw repose gray in someone’s home, I regretted my Revere Pewter choice. After putting up a sample of repose gray on my walls, I can see it won’t work as I had hoped. 😫 I tried cutting it to make it lighter. “My Texas House” on IG cut hers to 50%. I think cutting the repose gray 50% lighter changed the color. I am discovering cutting paints are not the answer. I just would like a paint color that is close to repose gray but lighter. Any color suggestions to try??? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank you in advance ♥️

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Elena, thank you for the kind words:) I believe this was either the first or second video I made way back in January. I've come along way video-wise, it's a long video, but the content is excellent. Repose Gray is a chameleon, and it loves lots of natural lighting. It's not your fault, most of the pictures and blogs you see online or in a magazine with a home painted Repose Gray will not work in a lot of homes. I've had many clients asking for my help because of this exact issue you're dealing with, so you're not alone. As for Revere Pewter, it has green-gray undertones, so that's why you're seeing the warmth of this color in your home. In two of my videos, I talk about why I don't recommend cutting paints to any of my clients. Think of interior paints like baking your favorite birthday cake. You know the recipe needs to be exact, but if you decide to change the ratios with the recipe, then the cake is not the same. It's the same thing when it comes to cutting paints; you change the ratio, and the color becomes unpredictable. As for painting suggestions, it's hard for me to give you the right answer without any visuals of your room. It's not about the paint color; it's about identifying the undertones in both your fixed and furnished items. Once you know the undertones then picking the right interior paint colors will instantly transform your home. Feel free to check out my online packages, www.jacobowensdesigns.com, if you want professional help. As for a lighter paint color than Repose Gray, there are so many maybe try First Star by Sherwin Williams.

[@elenahernandez3912]

@ Jacob Owens Design Thank you!!! You are a talented sweetheart of a man! I am sure because of you being so talented, that you are very busy too and I am SO appreciative of your time and attention given to my question. 🙌🏽 I will check out that swatch! I checked out your website! I love it!!! 🥰 Such a brilliant idea! 💡 We are going to add some pan/recessed lighting in our LR/great room to see how it helps with the lack of lighting. We bought this house built in 2007 a year ago and my husband is doing all the work himself. We have installed new cabinets, floors, added trim..and painted. I do love Revere Pewter, but I feel like I want to repaint over the Revere Pewter (that is less than a year old).😜 I am going to see what the new lighting does first because I think we need more lighting in there regardless. I know lighting will effect our new color choice too. I am so glad to have found your channel and also your website! ♥️ I feel you will go above and beyond for any client! Thank you!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

@@elenahernandez3912you made my morning today! Love it:) In my book everyone is equal, and I always try to answer everyone's questions. Sounds like the two of you have been busy upgrading the home. Yes, artificial lighting helps. Thank you for the kind and thoughtful reply - I wish you the best Elena:)

[@lunagranger7055]

Jacob Owens Designs Hi! May I suggest Heron Plume by Sherwin Williams. It has very similar values as Repose Gray other than it’s approx 20 points lighter on the Light Reflectance Value than Repose Gray. 🌈

[@joestrickland769]

Could you use repose gray at 50%

[@Eyerusalem_]

What is a repose grey 50% strength mean in repose grey color

[@tychoruniko]

We need to pick a paint for our unfinished basement and I wish I understood what you’re talking about 😫 I can’t figure out undertones to save my life.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

An undertone is the color underneath a color, all colors have it except for primary colors. For basements many people think a light paint color will make it feel open but that's not true. It's almost opposite in many cases, more importantly it's about the undertones you have in your fixed and furnished items in the basement. Feel free to check out my one room packages, www.jacobowensdesigns.com I wish you the best👍🏻😊

[@mysticshadow7248]

I want to paint my living room but I don’t know if repose grey color will be nice?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

It depends if it will pair perfectly with your fixed and furnished items.

[@tasnuvarahman9115]

Hi, what is the brand name color of the walls behind you? Thanks!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Tasnuva, it's Sherwin Williams Repose Gray.

[@MrEBCVideos]

@@JacobOwensDesigns Why does it look like a cream or light tan to me?

[@HEARTANDSOULOFMINE]

Because Repose Gray is a CHAMELEON.

[@SJB25]

If Repose Gray has blue and violet undertones, why does it give off a greenish cast in my house? I have bright white light bulbs too.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

@@SJB25 hi there:) there are no green undertones in Repose Gray. Only way I could see this happen if it was color matched, the mixing machine is not calibrated or you have a flat finish of the interior walls and outside of your windows is a lot a green reflection .

[@SJB25]

​@JacobOwensDesigns It wasn't color matched and it's an eggshell finish. Now it was bought at Lowes. The paint can says Sherwin Williams. There are a bunch of trees outside my house. I appreciate you answering my question.

[@almag6524]

painted our bedrooms (north facing) creamy sw n probably sea salt in our bathroom with no windows, would go well repose or agreeable with this 2 colors?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hard to say without any visuals. Paint colors alone are not the answer to creating a harmonious flow. It's more complicated than just picking paint colors. You need to take into account the type of undertones, colors, fixed and furnished elements that you have in your rooms. Repose Gray does go well with Sea Salt but I'm assuming you paired the Sea Salt correctly with your bathroom.

[@almag6524]

@@JacobOwensDesigns thanks a lot for answer, u r so nice

[@carolbrat659]

Thank you! I've been buying samples for the last few weeks and still haven't found the right grey. I will try this one very soon

[@THEGREEDYCOUPLE]

Did you ever find a gray? I am still looking.

[@tiffanybailey4660]

Thanks for the details!!

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Tiffany:) I wish you the best and thank you for the kind words. Hard to believe this was my first video a year ago. I wish you the best:)

[@tiffanybailey4660]

Jacob Owens Designs we just bought a house and we’re getting it painted tomorrow. After watching this video we decided Repose Gray was the one! We were torn between Repose gray and a couple other.

[@Jomir-j4s]

I am looking for a true Gray color for my house but unfortunately I found ones that turned blue . Please any suggestions.

[@khodgson9306]

Barbara Marq We painted our bedrooms with benjamin moore Silver Chain and it is such a true gray that looks good in daylight as well as artificial light without any weird undertones!

[@rwhiteb13]

Do you recommend Repose Gray for cabinets in a bathroom? North facing with 2 large windows. Any wall color pairing ideas?

[@WilliamJones-qq2ko]

I have a kitchen and living room area I'm considering painting with repose gray. The living room has a very large west facing window that provides a lot of natural light. There is a 8' walk through between the kitchen and living room and the east wall of the kitchen has a standard sliding patio door with full length glass so the is a considerable amount of natural light. The floors are a natural solid red oak and all trim work is bright white. My concern is will the repose gray go well with the natural finished hickory kitchen cabinets? The counter tops and black splash are not selected yet so those can be chosen to work with the repose gray undertones. What are your thoughts on this paint color and ideas for matching the counter top and back splash?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi William 😊 Good questions 👍🏻 I don't want to mislead you because I don't have any visuals of your kitchen and living space. However I will give you some helpful tips. So you have warm undertones with your flooring and earthy hickory cabinets. Typically you will have one of these warm undertones: yellow, red or orange. If that's the case I wouldn't recommend Repose Gray but then again I don't have any visuals on your interior decor style, hard and fixed elements in these two rooms. Sounds like you're remodeling? You have warm undertones from what I've read in your comment and it sounds like you want to update the interior of your home to be more modern? I would recommend you to figure out what kind of backsplash and countertops you want first before finding the right paint color. I bet I'm not far off but your hickory cabinets are the boss of your kitchen. Another words your cabinets will influence the type of paint color and fixed elements that you can choose. You can fix this by painting or replacing your kitchen cabinets. Your wood floors are like blue jeans, so that's not really a concern. Painting should be the last step unless you know what your future plans are in terms of remodeling your home. Hope this helps😊

[@missi9802]

Please talk about Glidden Paint

[@cristinas.5945]

Can I hired you online? Can’t decide in paint colors in my house.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Happy to help you:) Go to my website. www.jacobowensdesigns.com

[@karynwest6385]

Love that it has violet undertones! What color purple would go well with it for a dining room?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Karyn, it depends on the interior decor you have in your living room. Violet or red-violet paint undertones would go well with this paint color.

[@lisabreit5148]

Would repose grey work as an exterior paint color and what color roof would you suggest

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Lisa, exterior paint colors are a different ball game in so many ways. I've never recommended Repose Gray for the exterior of a home. There are better exterior paint colors to use and remember it's important to pair it perfectly with all the fixed elements on the exterior of your home. There are many different types of roofs you can use but there is a lot more to it than just a roof color. Try a black roof. I wish you the best!

[@erinfromtexas1]

Great video! Love Repose Gray and have used it in several houses. It really is a great chameleon color that works well everywhere.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Hi Erin:) Awesomeness and I'm happy to hear from your experience with Repose Gray:)

[@Gerald-G-Living]

Is that gloss or semi gloss hale navy on the doors?

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

Semi gloss

[@Gerald-G-Living]

@@JacobOwensDesigns Thank you. Instead of semi-gloss would gloss hale navy make more of the black undertones stick out in an area that gets more sun?

[@jennifermartel9710]

Would gauntlet grey work for an accent wall with repose grey? I'm asking now as my painter has already started painting lol. I'm panicking a little

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

It depends on the interior decor, fixed elements and so on. It could work assuming you can pull it off. I wish you the best:)

[@debstolar3469]

I'm curious to know what the paint color is behind you right now.

[@JacobOwensDesigns]

That was a long time ago...it's Repose Gray

[@rosannadobbs7136]

I tried repose gray and all I see is beige, day or night, direct sunlight or not it’s just beige! I even moved it to several rooms and it’s still beige! Not even greige! What happened???? Has this happened to anyone else?