Trends and It hues may come and go, but neutral paint colors are here to stay. Regardless of your project’s size, scope, or style, neutrals create the perfect blank canvas, making them a staple in any designer’s arsenal. Although the palette is meant to feel like a visual exhale, some color critics may think of it as a one-tone wonder.
To help shake things up—and think beyond white as the go-to pigment—we asked a handful of designers to share their favorite non-white neutral paint colors. From light taupe to moody black, one thing’s for sure: With the right paint shade, neutrals are anything but boring.
Driftscape Tan by Benjamin Moore
“You would not typically think of blush as a neutral color, but [Benjamin Moore’s Driftscape Tan] can work as a beautiful backdrop for almost any color combination. In this bedroom, the warm tone contrasts with a deep blue upholstered bed without competing with the strong color.” —Tamu Green, Luxe Pad Interiors
Jockey Hollow Gray by Benjamin Moore
“[Jockey Hollow Gray by Benjamin Moore] has a hint of green that adds richness and depth without being too dark.” —Green
