Neutral colors are important colors in interior design, even if you tend toward bold colors. There’s a lot to navigate when it comes to choosing a neutral paint color.
I wanted to share some of the best neutral paint colors I’ve used in our homes, why I’m drawn to them, and what I think they bring to a room. In the list below, I’ve included 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, I hope this post serves as a helpful resource for you. This is also a great post to bookmark for your future design projects!
Here are four of the best neutral paint colors we’ve used in our homes…
1. The White Dove by Benjamin Moore
Where I’ve used this color: The basement family room in our current house and the main floor in our previous house.
This is a bright white that doesn’t feel sterile. It’s a warm color but since it doesn’t have a lot of yellow undertones, it doesn’t read as cream. As design trends move toward warmer colors, this is a great classic white paint color to use.
2. Sailcloth by Benjamin Moore
Where I’ve used this color: The basement family room in our current house.
If you’re looking for a light neutral color that has a little more visual weight, Sail Cloth might be the color for you. It is a warmer, creamier shade than White Dove. If you want to highlight the contrast between two neutral colors, you can pair Sail Cloth and White Dove together like I did in the downstairs family room.
3. Plaster application by Farrow & Ball
Where I used this color: The decor in both the entryway and guest room in our current home.
Grout selection is a great color to use if you want something beyond a white or cream color that isn’t too saturated. Even though it is a light pink, it is still considered a neutral color and is a versatile choice for many types of rooms.
4. Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron
Where I used this color: The cabinetry in the kitchen of our previous home.
It’s a beautiful black-gray color that adds depth without overwhelming the entire room. Sometimes, a really dark black can seem so overpowering that it dominates every other design feature in a space. The wrought iron has a smoothness to it which I really like.
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