Room Painting Tricks and Tips?

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We are repainting the guest bedroom. S/O has gotten some painting samples (those paper types). isn't it true that the actual color is a shade darker? We want the color to be warm and cozy. This is a 100+ Victorian home. We don't want the color to reflect the true Victorian time. That'd be depressing dark. We don't want flat either. Semi-gloss look too shiny? We are striving for low to no maintenance. And environment friendly. What would you recommend? TiA