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.
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” – Wassily Kandinsky. Now, I’m not saying that a perfectly chosen warm neutral will fix your soul, but it can definitely elevate your space from “meh” to magazine-worthy. Warm neutrals are the unsung heroes of interior design: they’re cozy without being overwhelming, timeless without feeling boring,…
“Blue is the closest color to truth.”—Steven Tyler Whether you’re channeling Parisian elegance or simply trying to escape the beige overload in your life, French blue paint colors are a trés chic way to elevate your space. Here’s something that you may not have known: blue is the world’s favorite color, with a remarkable 42%…
“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…
“White is not just a mere absence of color; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black.” – G.K. Chesterton. And when it comes to painting the exterior of your house, white is the timeless canvas that speaks elegance, simplicity, and versatility. But trying to find the right…
“Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.” – Dieter Rams.Now, let me introduce you to Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige HC-45, the equivalent of a timeless little black dress but for your walls. It’s classic, versatile, and somehow always manages to look good no matter the occasion—or…
“Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.” This quote from Joe Sparano couldn’t be more true for Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice SW 7647—a paint color so versatile, it’s like the little black dress of home design. Subtle, elegant, and effortlessly chic, Crushed Ice has quietly become a favorite among designers and homeowners. Why? Because…
A little color reality check will be kicked off with the fact that only 1 in 4 people feel confident in picking the right shade of white. Is it surprising: it is right? Eider White SW 7014 is a color that perfectly suits anyone walking through the paint aisle. This off-white is not your average…
It’s a reality that picking the right white paint is no small feat. In fact, 83% of homeowners spend more time picking out a white paint than they do the rest of their decor. Alright, maybe I just made up that stat. But admit it: if you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of…
There’s something about a perfect neutral. It’s like that friend who always knows exactly what to wear, always fits in anywhere, but never fades into the background. That’s Big Chill (SW 7648) from Sherwin Williams—a cool, versatile shade of gray with just enough personality to stand out without overpowering a room. Big Chill strikes a…