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Cool light grey/neutral for rented flat?

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JanuaryMommy · 09/12/2013 17:18

I am looking for a hardwearing light grey, which is not blueye but more neutral or the "new magnolia"? Any suggestions? Like a developers type colour. I only know FB/LG colours but do not want to use those in a rental flat and want something more durable.

Many thanks!

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BearPear · 09/12/2013 17:29

It's not grey but it is neutral - Dulux Soft Stone. It's a taupe, I have a "thing" for Kelly Hoppen's style! We have it in matte finish, you can sometimes get 3-4-2 offers on the big Dulux cans.

JanuaryMommy · 09/12/2013 17:51

Thanks BearPear I'll keep it in mind, as looks really nice and I like the look from google pictures but it is a bit too brown for the current flat, as I only want to paint bits and not sure this colour will go with everything else.

I am trying to keep it cool and airy type thing. It is just there are hundreds of greys out there and I think I am after an off white really. But it can't be too blue or green or brown! such a nightmare, as I wish I knew what colour is on the walls now as really like it. And I need the paint by wednesday!

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TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 09/12/2013 17:52

As a tenant that would really bug me as there is no way I could touch it up if any marks are made.

schmalex · 09/12/2013 18:08

Dulux Egyptian Cotton?

VivaLeBeaver · 09/12/2013 18:18

Dulux meteor showers is really nice.

neffi · 09/12/2013 18:21

Dulux dusted moss. You need to get it made up but it's a proper grey grey.

specialsubject · 09/12/2013 18:29

thewoman, tenants should not be touching up minor marks - if they are minor, it is normal wear and tear, to be expected and will not affect deposit. Up to the landlord to keep a stock of spare paint.

if it is big stuff it needs repainting totally, which is also to be expected every few years in a rental anyway.

wifeandmotherandlotsofother · 10/12/2013 16:16

I have used Wickes durable matte Earl Grey which is a beautiful beigey/taupey/ grey colour. I think it was about £20 per tin

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