Hi! So I'm not much help with paint color, but wanted to share two things that we did which you might consider: first, we got a high-heat black spraypaint (Rustoleum from Home Depot) and painted the fireplace face plate (the brass part) black, which instantly updated our fireplaces for about $10; second, I did not care for our red brick fireplace, and hand-painted it to look like a different color of brick. Without priming, I hand painted each brick Benjamin Moore Eagle Rock, then sponged on a lighter grey (Willow Creek) and a darker grey (Ironhorse, I think). Later, I decided it needed some brown, so I sponged on a bit of watered down brown paint (can't remember the color). I took care not to get paint on the mortar. The whole project took about a day. It came out great and I get tons of complements. If you are at all hesitant about getting the "painted brick" look when you do it all in one color, I would consider tying this method first. 99% of people would not know that the brick had been painted. If you don't like the way it turns out, you can always go back to your original plan!

could u send me the pic PL for u r fieplace.

Is this real brick? doesn't look like it.

I'd simply paint it out white - problem with white and natural wood burning fireplaces is you will get soot marks. I'd don't mind that, but some people hate it.

Photos of one fireplace, two different looks .
Also attached a photograph of a similar fireplace with renovation. Always worth it to renovate properly, then you add REAL value to your property.
- good luck with your project.

it is not a real brick I painted 4 years ago brick color. Thanks

wow, you did a good job on the faux brick. Maybe you want to try doing faux stone? But if you are keeping it plain, I'd go one shade darker on the paint to give it a bit of pop.

you was right it looks just wonderful. Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture. Thanks once again

the art gallery is awesome. Manufacturers are making some incredible frames/plates for children art. Some people run a row around the room by color and shape. Makes a pretty cool statement.