From bold hues to calming shades, color experts say these are the best small bathroom paint colors.

While a bathroom is primarily a functional space, its also one to relax and rejuvenate in.

Take the guesswork out of your bathroom makeover with these expert-recommended favorites.

dark blue teal bathroom wall

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Pair this paint color with a dark wood vanity, warm-tonedfloor tile, and matte black hardware for contrast.

Wrap the color around the room and add a lux look with brass fittings.

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beige small bathroom paint color

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The popular white sets a neutral backdrop and offers endless versatility.

Combine this refreshing white with a sleek black accent for a chic, minimalist ambiance," she suggests.

Try Behrs 2023 Color of the YearBlank Canvas(DC-003), a warm white that freshens every bathroom.

pink bathroom with double mirrors

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“The welcoming white creates an expansive and clean background for endless design possibilities.”

She suggests pairing this earthy shade with terracotta and wood tones for a grounded, nature-inspired look.

Its equally as lovely in a more traditional-style space when layered with polished chrome accents and astatement bathtub.

blue bathroom shelves

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To liven up the muted color palette, she recommends accenting it with touches of verdant greens.

This water-inspiredblue-green paint colorlooks extra glamorous when layered with brass hardware, marble countertops, and plush white towels.

“Embrace that it is a smaller bathroom and celebrate brighter colors,” suggests Bradley.

white bathroom paint color

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She suggests contrasting the cool undertones with brass bathroom features to create a striking contrast and luxurious look.

She recommends elevating this rich hue with gold accents for a cozy yet chic feel.

She recommends mixing in brass or copper accents through bathroom fittings for a touch of luxe.

mauve bathroom wall with marble sink and oval mirror

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Sage green is anature-inspired shadewith innately calming and therapeutic qualities.

Its muted tone makes it a reliable base for endless style and color combinations.

“Thismoody hue transforms the spaceinto a timeless design that feels dramatic and sleek,” Yeo says.

white bathroom with wood vanity

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“The combination of mint and white keeps small spaces feeling light and airy,” she explains.

Its a versatilepastel paint colorthat works well with both a warm and cool color palette.

Paint Color:Blue Spa by Benjamin Moore

blue bathroom paint color

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dusty orange bathroom paint color

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light green bathroom paint color

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sage green small bathroom paint color

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lavender small bathroom paint color

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turquoise bathroom paint color

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taupe bathroom walls

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green bathroom wall with white marble sink

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muted orange small bathroom paint color

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brown bathroom paint color

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green bathroom walls

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dark gray bathroom paint color

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sea salt green bathroom walls with white bath tub

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bathroom with yellow paint color

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peachy pink bathroom wall with white tile

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charcoal paint color on bathroom wall

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green bathroom with white shower curtain

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lavender bathroom paint color

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light gray bathroom paint color

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teal blue bathroom paint color

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