Discover the best paint colors for every room, lighting condition, and design style. From warm whites and timeless greiges to moody blues and trending green paint colors, this category features expert paint color reviews, comparisons, undertones, real-home inspiration, and decorating tips to help you confidently choose the perfect color for your home. Whether you love Benjamin Moore Paints, Sherwin-Williams, or other popular paint brands, you’ll find plenty of inspiration and practical advice here.
Choosing the perfect gray paint color is a little like choosing the right jeans—you think you’ve found the one, but under different lighting, it’s suddenly a whole different story. (Don’t worry, I’ve done the paint equivalent of a dressing room meltdown so you don’t have to.) Today, we’re diving into Elemental PPG1011-2, a light, cool…
If you’ve ever stood in the paint aisle squinting at a wall of white swatches thinking, “Do these all look the same, or am I losing it?” — you’re not alone. Choosing the right white paint is one of the trickiest decisions when it comes to decorating. That’s where Delicate White PPG1001-1 steps in. This…
Every once in a while, a paint color comes along that just… gets it right. PPG Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) is one of those shades. Think of it as the perfect balance between warm and cozy without tipping into “why does my wall look muddy?” territory. This color is a midtone, shaded clay beige with subtle…
Let me introduce you to Hourglass PPG1022-1. His may be the paint color for you if you’re hunting for that just-right neutral that isn’t blah beige or builder-grade gray. It’s a pale gray-taupe beige with a touch of pink undertone. With an LRV of 75, it’s bright, versatile, and basically the kind of paint color…
Let me introduce you to Farm Fresh from PPG. If you’ve been hunting for that perfect moody, historic green that whispers, “I’ve been here for centuries but also somehow just left the paint store,” this may be the green paint color of your dreams. This isn’t your average sage or muted olive — no, Farm…
I’m in the mood to talk bold, moody, and dramatic. I’m not referring to your ex either. I’m talking about Cavalry PPG1041-7, a rich twilight blue that’s practically begging to be painted on your front door, your dining room walls, or even your kitchen cabinets if you’re feeling gutsy. I have seen how Cavalry looks…
Looking for a soft, versatile neutral that’s not too warm, not too cool, and certainly not boring? Say hello to Whiskers by PPG (PPG1025-3)—a chameleon-like sepia greige with umber undertones and a whole lot of charm. As a color consultant who has dealt with more greiges than I can count (on walls, trim, cabinets, you…
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me about Agreeable Gray or Swiss Coffee, I could buy a lifetime supply of Samplize sheets and a really good espresso machine. But today, we’re not talking about the celebrities of the paint world. Nope. Today, I’m shining a spotlight on the paint color underdogs—the…
Let me guess? You are looking for a warm gray that doesn’t feel too beige or too cold? Let me introduce you to Shark PPG1006-2. It’s a light, veiled gray with just the right touch of warmth. Picture soft sophistication with a whisper of red undertone. I’ve seen this shade in various spaces, and let…