Edgecomb Gray HC-173 is one of the most popular neutral paint colors by Benjamin Moore. This soft, timeless neutral balances between gray and beige, making it an optimal greige paint color. I like picking apart the most popular paint colors—not in a bad way, though. More so, I like to see what makes them so …
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Warm, flattering picks that won’t leave your space feeling cold or gloomy If you’ve ever painted a room and thought, “Why does this look so… sad?” — there’s a good chance you’re dealing with a north-facing room. North-facing rooms get cooler, indirect light all day long. Translation? They tend to pull out gray, blue, or …
Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore is a well-known and best-selling paint color. This soft, light gray is not only loved by homeowners but also by designers. It’s a go-to neutral that is extremely versatile, allowing it to mesh well with any style. Hello all! What an exciting day it is. Why, you may ask? Simply …
Balboa Mist OC-27 is one of Benjamin Moore’s best-selling neutral paint colors. Hello all, and welcome to yet another episode of Cate Blabs, on and on about paint colors. I’m so happy to have you here because today, we have an amazing color to talk about. Spoiler: It is a neutral. However, since my last …
Accessible Beige SW 7036 is one of Sherwin Williams’s top-rated neutral paint colors that is loved by both interior designers and homeowners alike. Don’t be fooled by this paint color’s name. This is not a traditional builder beige you may be thinking of. It has more complexity, making it much more versatile than some other …
If you’ve been feeling a little bored by safe neutrals lately, you’re not alone. 2026 paint trends are officially moving away from playing it safe — and honestly, it’s about time. Homeowners are craving depth, warmth, and color that actually does something for a space. Not loud. Not trendy-for-five-minutes. Just rich, intentional shades that feel …
“Taupe is the love child of gray and beige, and let’s be honest: it’s the most elegant kid in the room.” Taupe is where neutrality meets personality, where sophistication mingles with versatility. If you’ve ever stood in a paint aisle staring at a sea of swatches, wondering which shade won’t turn your walls into either …
Hi, it’s Cate here — your paint-obsessed friend who believes beige never went out of style (it just got a better wardrobe). Today, I’m walking you through my 10 favorite beige paint colors from PPG, complete with undertones, where to use them, and what to watch out for. Grab your wine — we’re going full …