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MY REVIEW OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS PASSIVE
I’m not really sure how I have managed to neglect the subject of paint colors for so long, but in the 2.5 years that I have been blogging, I somehow have never written a post dedicated to the main paint colors of my home. Given I am still juggling several “half-finished” projects(and therefore have nothing new to show you), I thought today would be a great time to rectify my paint post negligence by giving you my humble opinion of Passive by Sherwin Williams.
If all of this turns out to be nothing more than incoherent rambling, please forgive me as I am under the heavy influence of antihistamines which completely knock me on my a$$, but are unavoidable for me this time of year (gotta love spring time in Tennessee).
From the sample, I could see that Passive was a light grey paint with cool undertones. To my delight, that was exactly the refreshing relief I was looking for after spending years in a home painted with beige walls so warm, the color was beginning to smother me.
Having lived with this cool grey for three years now, I feel like I am pretty much an expert . Specifically, I have noticed how much this particular color can change with lighting conditions, trim color and general decor color scheme.
When natural light is not at its brightest in a space but sunlight is still present, the color looks like a true grey as pictured below.
However, when the natural light of my living room is at its brightest, with sunlight pouring in from two different walls and directions, Passive almost takes on the form of a white paint -providing just enough of a grey undertone to contrast with white trim- as you can see in the photo below…..
In early morning light and on rainy days, the blue undertones of Passive are more apparent and the color reads more icy….
MY CONCLUSION ON SHERWIN WILLIAMS PASSIVE:
All in all, if you are looking for a light grey paint color with cool undertones (blues without any purple), I think Passive is a pretty solid choice. Having lived with it for years now, I can personally say that I enjoy it more in rooms with plenty of natural light. I don’t think it is as impressive of a color in small spaces or rooms with little natural light. Also keep in mind that Passive is a bit of a chameleon color and greatly influenced by trim and decor colors. In my opinion, this neutral looks best against true white trim with no pigmentation. If Passive is paired against warm whites or off whites, it reads a little too blue for my taste.
If you are craving light, airy and neutral, you might want to give Passive a try. If warm and cozy vibes are more of your preference, you probably won’t want to waste your time with this shade of grey.
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