So many colors look the same on that little swatch? How are you supposed to choose? These neutral paint color picks are guaranteed to complement your decor.
Updated for 2024 color trends. Paint is one of the easiest ways to update your home. But choosing the right paint color for your rooms can be so overwhelming! Even when sticking with neutral colors, undertones can be so tricky.
I like to choose two, max three colors per room and try a sample so that I can see how the color will look in the room depending on the time of day and the lighting in the room. Samplize is a great resource for this. They have all the Benjamin Moore colors available as wall stickers, which is especially convenient if you want to see the same color in different rooms.
Current popular paint colors reflect a shift towards soothing, light tones. Shades of white and various off whites are current favorites, offering timeless elegance and versatility.
Here are the colors I find myself reaching for the most often:
1. OC-17
White Dove
I love this color, it’s a slightly creamy white, a little warm but still very light.
2. HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
A taupe gray, a real classic, a little bit deeper and more elegant but not too heavy. Very popular for living, dining, and master or guest bedrooms.
3. OC 26
Silver Chain
An airy light gray color, with almost no green undertones.
4. OC-20
Pale Oak
A light taupe, similar depth to Classic Gray but more brown leaning than gray.
5. OC 45
Swiss Coffee
Another warm off white, leans less yellow than White Dove.
6. 2121-70
Chantilly Lace
A basic, super bright white. I like using this for trim and doors, sometimes for rooms that have very little natural light.
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