About the Author

Emily Griffin

Emily Griffin has been working in color consultation for over ten years. Her background is in interior design with a focus on color theory. Over the years, she’s helped many people move past the paralysis of staring at 47 shades of white that look alike. She cares about the emotional side of color, for example, how a room feels at 7 am versus 7 pm, or what happens when natural light shifts. That’s the lens she brings to everything she writes for Minimal & Modern.

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Color Name Alabaster SW 7008 Brand Sherwin-Williams LRV 82 Hex #EDEAE0 RGB 237 / 234 / 224 Undertones Warm beige,

Color Name Sequoia Common Hex Code #804839 RGB 128, 72, 57 Undertones Brown, Red, Slight Orange Best For South- or

Are you looking for a deep forest green that doesn’t feel boring? Benjamin Moore Salamander looks stunning on paper, but

When I help someone choose a beige paint color, the worry is almost always the same: “What if it looks

After years of helping people choose white paint, I can say this with confidence: white is never just white. That

Paint colors often look simple on a swatch, but I know how tricky they can feel when a swatch looks

Comparison Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) vs Repose Gray (SW 7015) Brand Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray LRV 60, medium-light; reflects well in

Color Name Natural Cream OC-14 (also: 1521 / Nature’s Essentials 1521) Brand Benjamin Moore Collection Off-White Collection LRV 64.78 —

Choosing the right paint color is just one part of making a space look complete. Paint sheen is what gives

Have you ever stared at a beautiful piece of raw wood, envisioning a vibrant, custom masterpiece, only to hesitate because

Walls don’t usually look dirty in one go. A faint smudge near a switch, a bit of kitchen grease, or

Color Name Inkwell SW 6992 Brand Sherwin-Williams LRV 4 – very dark Undertones Cool blue-black; faint green visible in strong

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