I use eggshell on my walls,
same color sheen everywhere.
Not exact matches
Another tip: The
same color may look different depending on the
sheen you choose (flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss).
We had it painted the
same color, but in a different
sheen for depth rather than contrast.
If it's a slight bit darker than you want — buy a small can of white (in the
same sheen that you pick for the blue
color)-- and mix a little white in to lighten the
color.
The couple gave the existing mantel an upgrade by painting it the
same color as the walls (in a semigloss
sheen) and replacing the hearth's builder - grade tiles with leftover pieces from a patio installation.