A: Yes Jean, it's true. I do feel like my second hat is a marriage counselor and my high success rate is due in fact because I tend to point out to men that in most cases that I have seen, women are usually right. I'm not purposely trying to do that, it's just that you can't argue with the facts.

Before I give you the ammunition you need to tell your husband "I told you so," I must point out to you that your husband does have a valid argument. Whenever you mix and match different materials, (For instance, cast iron and fiberglass.) the plumbing fixtures will have different textures and densities and the light will reflect off them differently. Plus the fact that one manufacturer's impression of a color may be a shade different from the other company's impression of that same color.

Put all this together and yes, there may be some shade differences in the same color and that's just the way it is. However, you are not the only one that has been concerned over this issue and that's why some manufactures offer "suite collection" fixtures to solve this issue.

Suite collections are designed to be sold as a bundle (Sink, tub, toilet, shower, etc.) for the same bathroom. The manufacturers have designed these fixtures to nearly match perfectly with each other in style and color, so you do get a very professional and well-coordinated look for your bathroom. So, you were right, there is another way. I'm sure your husband will now be a very "suite" guy and will gladly look into this solution for your concerns!