Although we tend to be drawn to bold colors, neutral colors are also important in interior design. And there’s a lot to navigate when it comes to choosing neutral paint colors.
I wanted to share some of the best neutral paint colors I’ve used in my home, why I’m drawn to them, and what I think they bring to a room. The list below includes four very different colors: white, cream, light pink (which visually reads as neutral), and black.
If you are deciding on a neutral paint color for your home, we hope this post serves as a helpful resource. This is also a great post to bookmark for future design projects.
Here are four of the best neutral paint colors I’ve used in my home.
1. White Dove by Benjamin Moore
Where I used this color: The family room in the basement of my current home and the main floor of my previous home.
It is a refreshing white color that does not have a fishy smell. It’s a warm color, but it doesn’t have a lot of yellow undertones, so it doesn’t look like a cream color. With design trends moving towards warmer tones, this is a great choice as a classic white paint color.
2. Canvas (by Benjamin Moore)
Where I used this color: The family room in the basement of our current home.
If you’re looking for a bright neutral color with a little more visual weight, Sail Cloth might be the color for you. It’s a warmer color that’s a little creamier than White Dove. If you want to emphasize the contrast between two neutral colors, you can combine sail cloth and white dub like we did in the basement family room.
3. Plaster fixation by Farrow & Ball
Where I used this color: This is the trim for the entrance and guest room of our current home.
Setting plaster is a great color to use when you want a color that’s a step beyond white or cream. Too Saturated. Although it is a pale pink, it reads as a neutral color, making it versatile for many different types of rooms.
4. “Wrought Iron” by Benjamin Moore
Where I used this color: A storage shelf in the kitchen of my previous house.
A beautiful black-gray color that adds depth without overwhelming the entire room. In some cases, a very dark black can feel so overwhelming that it dominates every other design element in the space. Wrought iron has a softness to it that I really like.
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