Take the stress out of choosing a hue with one of these no-fail options.
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Nothing sets the tone for a home quite like the color on the walls.
It’s no wonder then thatchoosing a paint colorcan be a daunting task.
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To help simplify the process, we turned to some of our favorite interior designers for advice.
We asked them to share with us the go-to paint colors they rely on again and again.
Paper White by Benjamin Moore
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“This whiteis my absolute favorite!”
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saysAshley Darrylof Ashley Darryl Interiors in New York City.
Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball
“I am obsessed withthis blue,” Darryl says.
“It has a purple undertone that looks almost gray-blue, like a cloudy sky.”
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“It’s a great neutral that works with almost all interiors.”
“It’s gorgeously subtle and it flatters everything from antique English mahogany to Moroccan black-and-white inlayeven 1970s chrome.
It delights and surprises those who believed they could never lovea purple room!”
Benjamin Moore
I would absolutely fill an entire house with itand have, many times!"
Alligator Alley by Benjamin Moore
This rich greenis Kaehler’s favorite colorful choice.
“It has some gray undertones that make it really easy to live with.
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This rich hue will help make any space look luxurious and cozy.
We use this color everywhere and anywhere!”
“It’s white with a slight blue tone, which makes rooms look that much brighter and lighter!
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Shoreline by Benjamin Moore
“My go-to neutral isShoreline.
I searched high and low for a pale gray that would not read blue, green, or lavender.
saysClaire Paquinof Clean Design in Scarsdale, New York.
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“It’s great for family rooms, hallways, and kitchens.
It’sthe perfect, pale, neutral gray.”
“It’s daring yet inviting, and it lends tons of warmth to a space.
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It’s not too masculine or feminine, and works in every environment.”
“It’snot too warm, not too cool, not too blue, and not too taupe.
This go-to gray is totally reliable, and could look great in almost any room.
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I recently used it in a nursery.”
says Hayley Schlueter, also of Martha O’Hara Interiors.
According to her, “This color has the most calming effect.
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We find this is the perfect light mushroom for neutral rooms,” says Velten-Lattrell.
Jitney by Farrow & Ball
“Jitneyis another studio favorite.
According to Velten-Lattrell, “Jitney is a really lovely ‘starter brown.’
Benjamin Moore
It’s still light and creamy with all the earthy moodiness a brown can offer.
Palest Pistachio by Benjamin Moore
“Palest Pistachiois just beautiful.
It looks like white with a tinge of blue.
Benjamin Moore
“Either way, itgives you happinessand a clean feeling.
It is guaranteed to brighten up your home in a subtle way.”
Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore
“Palladian Blueis another favorite,” Fonts adds.
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“It says blue, but to me, I see more green in this color.
Its deeper in color but in such an elegant and timeless way, like Tiffany Blue.
This color will never go out of style.”
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“The contrast is really beautiful and timeless.
“It’s organic, and when paired with warm wood tones, it providesa calming effect.
She says, “Across the board, clients are loving greens.
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This one is a soft, not in-your-face green.
Its a go-to that clients are loving.
It reads as more of a neutral.”
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“I feel like people have PTSD from the 2000s-era beiges.
Its a perfect warm color that doesnt skew too yellow.
I used it on kitchen cabinets recentlyit’s perfect for when you’re tired of an all-white kitchen.”
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Simply White by Benjamin Moore
“Our go-towarm white!
“Calm is also a great wall color that changes beautifully in different lights.”
Swatches should not be too close to each other, either.
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Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore
“The perfectnavy blue,” Patrick shares.
Navy is a great way to go bold in a restrained way.
It’s timeless, sophisticated, and goes with nearly everything.”
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Topsail by Sherwin-Williams
“Topsailis my go-to color choice for a fresh, mint color.
Pairing Topsail with bright whites in other room furnishings and/or textiles make this color feel especially crisp.”
“This Terracotta-inspired hue feels especially organic whenpaired with warm woodsand neutral colors.
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It’s quite timeless and sets a nice backdrop for art, accessories, and furnishings.
Its a blue go-to!”
“We recently incorporated the color into an expansive kitchen island, anchoring the space amidst neutral millwork.
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“Its warmth lends itself to a dynamic interaction with changing daylight.
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