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B R O A D S T R O K E S
CHAMBRAY
The color of the
sky on a clear day,
this blue is ideal on
walls or cabinetry.
Cloud Blue, Ralph
Lauren Paint, VM134;
rlhome.polo.com
are easy,
com fortable colors to live with,
just like your favorite pair o f jeans.
B R O A D S T R O K E S
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Moody blues
contain tinges of gray
that allow them to work
as neutrals. For a sea-
side palette, combine
with creams and grays.
Lakefront9oBG3i/i24;
glidden.com
B R O A D S T R O K E S
STONE W ASH
This no-fail color looks
crisp with white or darker
blues. Great on walls
or to highlight built-in
bookcases. Sea View 836;
be n
jami n moo re .com
S M A L L S T R O K E S
DARK W ASH
Try this hue with
burnt orange for a
sophisticated look.
SkandiDT99,
dutchboy.com
S M A L L S T R O K E S
FADED FIN ISH
INDIGO DYE
Lifted from the
Mediterranean Sea,
this bold color is a
strong accent on
furniture with richly
colored textiles.
Regatta Bay 550F-6;
behr.com
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AUGUST 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
BY KELLY RYAN KEGANS; PHOTO: GREG SCHEIDEMANN; PRODUCED BY JESSICA THOMAS
