Here are their answers.
Staring at a display case full of paint chips can leave even the most confident do-it-yourselfer’s head spinning.
We askedtop interior designersand paint professionals which wall color they would choose if they could have only one.
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Here are their can’t-miss favorite paint colors.
“This hue is calming, creating a great foundation for aden or study.”
The muted shade also works well in kitchens alongside white cabinetry and shiny fixtures and finishes.
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“I love this moody gray,” saysJessica Davis of Nest Studio.
“It has a slight blue undertone and makes any room feel sophisticated.
Use it in cozy rooms like libraries and dens.”
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“I love a good, playful green,” saysinterior designer Jeff Andrews.
But it also stands the test of time."
Use these colors to envelop rooms in a rich, warm feeling.
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Even on a dreary day, it looks good," says interior designer Mary Hickey.
“Plus, it’s acolor that works wellwith so many other colors.
It’s absolutely beautiful with peacock blue accessories.”
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“Navy is timeless, and paired with gold accents, this color seems to sparkle.”
“I like it best with warm southern and western light.”
“Juxtapose it with cool neutral shades of white, gray, and mid-tone blues.”
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“I love contrasting it with pastels to anchor and complicate them.”
Clay Beige OC-11 by Benjamin Moore
For a designer paint color, go neutral.
As an off-white hue that suits any environment,Clay Beigeis a natural choice for hallways or living rooms.
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“It’s a chameleon color.
“Beige works well in any roomand with any accent hue.
Wickham Gray HC-171 by Benjamin Moore
This timeless shade of gray promotes calm and relaxation.
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“Bedrooms shouldfeel like an oasis or retreatfrom our hectic lives,” saysinterior designer Marika Meyer.
“Wickham Grayis a restful tone that sets this mood.”
For a soothing space, pair gray with neutral finishes and natural textures.
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Balance the warm yellow-orange with cool hues, like navy or gray.
“Easy on the eye, easy to live with.
“I always like my colors a little muddy.
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“Hawthorne Yellowis a vibrant choice for bedrooms,” saysinterior designer Gary Mcbournie.
“This pale gray-blue is soft and soothing,” saysinterior designer Janie Hirsch.
And it’s great with neutrals or cream.
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“Even the biggest colorphobes can commit to this pale tan.”
It’s warm and embracingnot one of those overly cheerful yellows.
It’s a subtle yellow you’ll never tire of.”
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Yellow brightens rooms and is versatile enough to go with almost any style of furniture or accent.
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