Well, in an effort to show you one of the colours I"m using for Baby C's room (and because my camera totally screwed up the colour) I tracked it down. Pratt & Lambert: Cranberry (2 - 13). I did my best to go to BM to pick out my colours. I really tried. But I can't say I was impressed with the selection at my local store. So I went back to Randall's. Anyway, back to the colour. It is so NOT communist-China-red. Not even close. It is a very rich and deep magenta. With no hints of yellow, with no hints of dirtiness. I don't know how else to describe it. We LOVE it. It is so awesome, I have no words.
The more we painted that closet (all f*ing 4 coats of it) the colour just got better and better. By the way, NO ONE TOLD ME that reds were one of the hardest colours to paint. Or at least that's what the sales girl told me when I called hyperventilating that their C2 paint was not giving me full coverage after 3 coats. To tell the truth, we could easily do a fifth coat. But I decided it would be overkill for a closet that will have drawers, and hangers, and white doors.
Painting the flowers on with a brush will be really fun... (!!!)
Use a dark tinted primer, it will make all the difference. Yes, red is indeed the hardest colour to paint. Lovely red.
ReplyDeleteah, yes Giulia, I was just about to suggest the same thing. Can't believe they didn't suggest that at the store... maybe you should enlighten them on your next visit :) I"m sure it's looking nice and rich now, after 4 coats!
ReplyDeleteThat colour looks fabulous! I can't wait to see more! :)
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