Alpaca

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1. Barbara says

   March 12, 2019 at 9:29 pm

   Can I use alpaca in a hallway that opens int o a den with Olympus white on the walls and a Carrara marble fireplace or should I mix white and alpaca to make a lighter shade.

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   • Laura Rugh says

     April 5, 2019 at 6:22 am

     Hi Barbara!

     I would love to help you answer your question. Please check out my Color Question Consultation package in my shop.

     I would love to be your color consultant!

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2. Oscaf says

   October 12, 2018 at 7:58 am

   I am in the process of painting the exterior of my house. I was planning to use light French gray. Yet, I am afraid it would look like a institutional building (government, school) on the cooler side. Alpaca seems a good option due to the warmer underline. Yet, my concern is that Alpaca seems a bit too light and neutral. Also, I am planning to use extra white for the trims, gutters, etc. Any opinion or recommendation?
   Thank you
   OGB

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   • Laura Rugh says

     October 26, 2018 at 6:48 am

     Hi Oscaf! First of all, yes, great choice for your trim and gutters! Extra White is my go-to crisp, bright white that doesn’t have any undertones to worry about; just a true white. Alpaca and Light French Gray are possibilities for your exterior if you would like a soft color. They both do tend to be cooler with a hint of a blue undertone, so be sure that they go with your other exterior elements that you may have like stone, brick, etc.

     One important thing to keep in mind for exteriors, is that colors will become more washed out in the natural light. If you would like more of a contrast, I might go a bit darker than you might think, such as the second paint color down from the lightest color on the paint swatch. Test out some colors first to see how they look in your lighting and feel free to contact me for an Exterior Color Consult if you need help narrowing down a color!

     I included your question in a blog post and you can see it here: Hey Laura! Is Colonnade Gray the right Choice for my Open Space?

     Thanks so much!

     Laura

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3. Jenn says

   April 17, 2018 at 4:00 pm

   I recently used Alpaca in my master bedroom on the wall and ceiling with Pure White on all my trim including the crown molding. I’m so pleased with the outcome.

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   • Laura Rugh says

     April 28, 2018 at 10:03 am

     Hi Jenn,

     Thank you for chiming in! It always makes me happy when paint colors work out well in spaces. 🙂 Enjoy!!

     Laura

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