[Velvet]

Problem is with the color translation when you view it digitally. It is difficult to see the accurate color when posting a picture because the color is changed. Highlights are washed out, shadows are darkened. Some screens blue down. I usually take a photo of my hand and compare the picture to my hand under the same conditions to identify the differences. Anyone who paints from photos sees these problems all the time. In other words, what may look as quite dismal on my iPad, may look attractive in real life.

John, the impact of your living room (which looks very well appointed to me - I think your wife is right) may not translate as well digitally as the your outside walls which are much warmer colors.