It's no secret: Choosing paint colors for your home can be overwhelming. The options are nearly endless, and even if you've narrowed down a color, you still have to select a shade of that color. To help you pick a color you'll love for years to come, decorvow Living's former home editor has compiled a list of timeless paint colors. Whether you are aiming for a neutral and earthy vibe or something a bit bolder and more dramatic, there is something here for every taste. Ahead, find inspiration from our list of editor-approved paint colors that are guaranteed to look chic for years to come.
Warm Greige
Gray has been a longtime go-to, but its beige-inspired cousin is just as easy to love. "Sherwin-Williams' Perfect Greige is a warm, not at-all-cold gray that works anywhere, even on floors," says Lorna Aragon, former home editor at decorvow Living.
Sherwin-Williams Perfect Greige, gallons start at $48.99, sherwin-williams.com.
Mossy Green
Bringing earthy greens into any room can also help transform it into a much more grounding space. Aragon adds: "Mossy green Behr Seaweed Salad would be beautiful in a powder room with brass fixtures and hardware."
Behr Seaweed Salad, gallons start at $30.98, behr.com.
Dusty Blues
Blues have long been a favorite shade throughout the home, from bedrooms to kitchens. Aragon even suggests painting your front door in the shade, particularly Benjamin Moore's Van Deusen Blue. "It's saturated and dusty—not too dark, but impactful."
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue, gallons start at $57.99, benjaminmoore.com
Deep Yellows
Whether you're looking to go full-color or simply spruce up a few accent pieces, Aragon loves Benjamin Moore's Golden Bounty, "a deep, true yellow that brightens up smaller items, like chairs and side tables."
Benjamin Moore Golden Bounty, gallons start at $57.99, benjaminmoore.com.
Bold Reds
Make a serious statement in your kitchen with Farrow & Ball's Preference Red, which Aragon describes as "a rich, bold color that would look gorgeous on glossy kitchen cabinets."
Farrow & Ball Preference Red, gallons start at $153, farrow-ball.com.
Muted Pinks
"I like not-too-girly, neutral pinks. Pratt & Lambert Alamar is muted, like the inside of a seashell," Aragon says.
Light Blues
To add a little color among white walls, Aragon suggests painting a ceiling or trim in Clare's Views: "It's an easy-to-use blue with a little green in it."
Clare "Views," gallons start at $74, clare.com.
Neutral Greens
"Green with a bit of yellow, C2 Paint Leap Year reads like a neutral. It's a pretty wall color for a sunny room."
C2 Paint Leap Year, gallons start at $45.99, c2paint.com.
