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You\u2019re about to choose the perfect color for your dream client\u2019s home design project<\/a>. They\u2019ve shown you countless Pinterest saves and want the very best on their walls. You\u2019re puzzled\u2014you search everywhere for inspiration, flipping through Sherwin-Williams and Farrow & Ball color books. If you want to discover the go-to colors that designers love to use on walls\u2014and how to match them seamlessly with the interior style of the space\u2014you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together 9 Benjamin Moore paint colors that designers absolutely adore all over the world and keep them as lifesavers when their client asks for the best paint color that\u2019ll blow their minds. Dig in, we\u2019ve got the best of Benjamin Moore in a nutshell for you. <\/p>\n

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<\/span>What Should You Consider Before Choosing a Paint Color?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first factor you need to consider is lighting. The same color will look different when you see it in natural light, overcast daylight, and artificial light. You need to take into account which direction the space faces, as the East-facing rooms receive bright light in the morning and dim down by evening, and the West-facing rooms are cooler in the mornings and brighten up for the golden sunset. North-facing rooms have a certain warmth and adequate lighting throughout the day while South-facing rooms remain slightly dim at all times.<\/p>\n

Pro tip: Paint on different corners of the room that receive different levels of sunlight throughout the day, to assess how the color looks and behaves with changing light exposure.<\/p>\n

2. Vibe You Want to Create<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How the client wants to feel in a particular space, to make it their own haven \u2013 a relaxing nook, focused work zone, or a fun play area, is your starting point for your color contemplations.<\/p>\n

It is without a doubt, proven that colors have a profound impact on our emotional health, so you\u2019ll want to take this seriously.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Warm, cozy, and inviting<\/td>\nWarmer tones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cool, crisp, and sophisticated\u00a0<\/td>\nCooler tones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Think About Undertones<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The overtone, or the obvious color you see when you spot a color is only a part of it. The undertone, or the minute mix of different colors is present in every color Benjamin Moore has, and they\u2019re super-important, especially when you\u2019re talking about neutrals. Well, what colors are we talking about exactly? The popular neutral paint colors and their undertones \u2013 off-white, grey, greige, beige, and black.<\/p>\n

Read also \u2013 How Much Does It Cost To Paint The Interior Of A House?<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>Top Colors to Choose For Your Next Project<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Revere Pewter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Revere<\/p>\n

Revere Pewter is a highly versatile and balanced paint color. This warm white color emits mid-tone vibes, making it ideal for a variety of color schemes and palettes. It\u2019s a go-to choice for any interior design style, acting as a bridge to seamlessly blend different hues within a scheme. Being a lighter mid-tone, it adds brightness to spaces while serving as a transitional shade between warm and cool tones.<\/p>\n

People generally tend to gravitate toward lighter colors inside their homes, especially in the predominant areas, and that\u2019s one of the reasons why this color is a hot favorite for homeowners and designers alike. There are certain lighting conditions and flooring, which can give an impression that the color has a green dominance in it.<\/p>\n

A white color pairing you can make confidently, alongside Revere Pewter is the Vanilla Milkshake. It can exude a dark-white vibe. The color has a stark contrast when compared to Revere Pewter.<\/p>\n

A lighter color pairing for you is reliant on a subtle grey-blue undertone which will help Revere Pewter feel a little warmer \u2013 Horizon. Cool, soft grey by nature, it\u2019s a clean slate that brings you away from the pool of related warm colors. When used together, they can bring out the best in each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artem Kropovinsky<\/a>, founder and principal designer at Arsight, explains, \u201cRevere Pewter is a greige color that works in almost any room. By this, I mean that it does not get overly grey or brown because there is still a certain warmth to it which can be used with both modern and traditional furnishings.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2. Wenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Wenge<\/p>\n

Has a wooden tone to it. Wenge is a part of the Affinity Collection Benjamin Moore released a while ago, and has a rich look to it. Easy to incorporate anywhere at home. The color is on the darker end of the spectrum and has a deep, rich chocolatey touch, with slight hints of black and purple.<\/p>\n

One of the great things about Wenge is it doesn\u2019t overwhelm the space or make it dingey. The color looks stunning if you have good natural lighting and beautiful artificial lighting. You can use this color anywhere you\u2019d love to use black, off-black, or brown, like on a kitchen island, accent wall, or an accentuated dining room color, or an exterior paint color for the front door, or garage door.<\/p>\n

A lovely color to pair with Wenge is White Heron, from the Benjamin Moore range of colors. It\u2019s clean and white, with a slightly cool color cast, to accentuate the warm tinge in Wenge. If you want a little more depth, go for Cloudy Gray, which is a white version but also has a trait of light brown, which blends in well with Wenge.<\/p>\n

Read also \u2013 How Interior Designers Choose Wall Paint Colors for Interiors<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Mt Ranier Gray<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It is a mid-tone paint color, on the lighter end of the spectrum, but not so pale that you wouldn\u2019t notice it on the walls, and not so dark either. That\u2019s one of the reasons why its designers love it. It\u2019s a grey that has an icy blue undertone. Being a fairly desaturated color, it is neutral. One thing to note is that seems cooler in North-facing rooms, so be sure to check the color in different lighting conditions.<\/p>\n

Use it generously across a lot of different spaces in your home, its versatility gives itself to the ambiance you\u2019re going for. If you\u2019re all for a sleek, cool color, Mt Ranier Grey is the main color for you. Paint it across the hallway or the living room, bathrooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms. If not, use it as the secondary color.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a beautiful color, so go ahead and pair it with something equally amazing. Consider Ice Mist, which is a popular Benjamin Moore cooler white. It\u2019ll add a subtle hint of coolness to the super-cool Mt Rainer Gray, especially if you\u2019re using White on the trims and Blue-gray paint colors on the walls. Fancy a darker option, you\u2019re all set with Intrigue. It\u2019s gray with a green undertone with a tenderness to it.<\/p>\n

Our preferred pairing option is Love Affair, a glorious mix of burgundy red, a little bit of brown, and maybe a touch of purple as well. Rich, deep, and exudes a luxurious vibe effortlessly. Pair it with Mt Rainer Gray and you\u2019re in for a treat.<\/p>\n

4. Salamander Green<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Salamander<\/p>\n

An awesome deep green by Benjamin Moore. What\u2019s interesting about the color is how it can be interpreted as both green and blue. It may look like an off-black to some people, so be sure to experiment with paint swatches in different corners of the room to give a holistic picture of the color. As you expose it to light, the undertones become prominent.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a ravishing door color, it can work as an accent color, fireplace mantel wall. It\u2019s green at its core, but has a certain amount of blue in it, which makes it lean toward the side of teal, a deep aquatic blue-green if you will.<\/p>\n

To do justice to the rich color it is, you can consider pairing it with warm colors, in the form of tans, such as Lenox Tan, to give it a timeless look. If you don\u2019t want the depth that Lenox Tan gives, go for its close alternative, Shaker Beige, which is a tad creamier, and has a sandy outlook. It\u2019ll suit dimly lit spaces and sit well with Salamander Green.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re working with a client who doesn\u2019t want to stop with one dark color, but perhaps wants to experiment with two complementary but classy dark wall colors that don\u2019t overwhelm the onlooker, you shouldn\u2019t think of anything other than Dinner Party. Slightly lighter than Salamander, and with hints of brown and purple, the color looks sophisticated. Use Dinner Party as an accent color, and your client will love it.<\/p>\n

For the trims, molding, and door frames, opt for Oxford White. It plays into the main color\u2019s green side, by having a touch of warmth in the trim color.<\/p>\n

Read also \u2013 How to Pick the Perfect White Paint Color for Your Space<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Hale Navy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Hale<\/p>\n

Designers like James, the famous designer and YouTuber of the Paint People channels call it the quintessential navy blue of Benjamin Moore. It\u2019s a great color to paint on kitchen cabinets, to use with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace oc-65 . There\u2019s an aura of timelessness about this color. It\u2019s classy and rich and makes any space look palatial.<\/p>\n

Be sure to use this color where there\u2019s plenty of lighting, either natural or artificial, or a fine mix of both. Otherwise, it can look super-dark, and have a gloomy, or closed impact on your mind. This rule doesn\u2019t apply if you want to use this color for painting cabinets, as they have a natural sheen to them, on account of the material they\u2019re made of.<\/p>\n

But, if you\u2019re using it on a wall, go for a matte finish or an eggshell finish at best. If you lean towards more sheen, you can find it looking garish. Trim colors for this exuberant color have to be slightly mellow, to balance the overall look. Set your heart on Cheating Heart, to complement Hale Navy, if you want a dark, charcoal grey. Works well if you use it on doors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artem Kropovinsky<\/a>, founder and principal interior designer at Arsight says, \u201cA timeless classic that can be used as an accent wall, or statement piece such as a \u201cHale Navy\u201d. This means that it has a rich, deep hue which adds elegance and depth to any space. It is suitable for all styles of decor.\u201c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

6. Wrought Iron<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A true slate grey. It doesn\u2019t come off as black but is a great choice for underlit spaces. A popular designer\u2019s favorite, Wrought Iron is loved for its black-like nature, and naturally, it\u2019s one of Benjamin Moore\u2019s top-selling colors. It has a softness to it, and can sit in as a beautiful contrast with other colors, without owning the entire space like black does.<\/p>\n

It has a deep gray undertone. It sometimes is believed to exhibit the softness of a blue undertone. If you want to edge it out, bring in incandescent lighting settings in the room. You can suggest this color for the front door, or garage door to make a compelling statement.<\/p>\n

Use it generously on exposed ceiling beams, accent walls, and interior doors to have a contrasting look if you have a white trim. Bring in this color in areas that you have reserved for quiet contemplation, or relaxation, like a mancave, reading room, home theatre, bedroom, etc.<\/p>\n

When we talk about pairing this charismatic color, you may go in for bold choices, like Sugar Cookie, which is a very light, off-white color with a creamy, buttery look. Gives you the much-needed jump from dark to light. Harness this combo when you\u2019re painting a well-lit room with plenty of natural light.<\/p>\n

If you use it in a cool room, you run a risk of wiping out the warmth from Sugar Cookie. If that\u2019s not your piece of cake, opt for Peanut Butter, a color you can use sparingly as accents, along with White Ice for the trims. Just the right drama you need in a serene room.<\/p>\n

Read also \u2013 How To Paint A Room? 15 Steps To Painting A Room Like A Pro<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Calm<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Calm<\/p>\n

A stunning off-white interior paint color. If you have a bright room, it can wash out the color of your room. However, if you have a room that\u2019s too dark, Calm can make it more dingey, chalky, and dull, owing to its undertones. Headscratcher? Not really. It\u2019s a slightly warm neutral grey, with a smidge of a purple undertone. If you don\u2019t like purple as such, it\u2019s best if you stay away from Calm.<\/p>\n

One of the best attributes of Calm is its subtlety. It has a calming effect on space due to the balance it brings when paired with any color. One of the light color pairings you can make is Whitestone, a crisp grey with a stark change in the undertone and deeper than Calm. It\u2019s silvery, airy, and opens up any space.<\/p>\n

When used in bathrooms properly, you can create a sanctuary-like feeling without investing too much. Throw in the color in hallways too. If you want a darker complementary color, go for Wrought Iron.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. Swiss Coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Swiss<\/p>\n

Makes any space look classy and comfy at the same time, that\u2019s why it\u2019s one of Benjamin Moore\u2019s best-selling colors of all time, alongside White Dove. It has just the right amount of creamy, yellow-based warmth that looks soft and elegant. Doesn\u2019t come off as too-white or obnoxious, and yet it doesn\u2019t have a ton of color that\u2019s going to stray away from its essence.<\/p>\n

It has a subtle softness that\u2019s pleasing to the eye. Goes exceedingly well with natural wood tones, and organic materials in the space to give a home-like feeling. Easy to maintain, coexist with fluorescent walls. You can color drench the space with Swiss Coffee color on the walls, and continue to the ceiling and trim as well.<\/p>\n

Wicker Basket, a relatively new color of Benjamin Moore, has 5-6 colorants that make it nuanced. Makes the space organic. It isn\u2019t as bright as true wicker but is a subtle mid-tone. When you place plants near the color, they really stand out.<\/p>\n

Pinelands, a darker, richer color that looks like mellow forest green. It\u2019ll be an accent color to Swiss Coffee since it\u2019s a pretty saturated color. An interesting mudroom color, hallway, and dining room to use with Swiss Coffee.<\/p>\n

Read also \u2013 How to Install Mural Wallpaper: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Caliente<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Caliente is the Spanish word for \u2018hot\u2019, and this color really lives up to its meaning. It\u2019s not a true red and it has an orange-red undertone. It doesn\u2019t look like the red you spot at a stop sign or a road sign. The orange gives it a homey, inviting look.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re planning to pair Caliente with fixed elements such as furniture and cabinets, you may want to understand how it looks. An oak grey wood flooring goes very well. Berige carpet flooring may not work together because Caliente is a clean color and beige isn\u2019t. Red cherry wood again, fits in with Caliente.<\/p>\n

If you have an open-concept floor plan and you want to bring contrast to your space, you may want to pair the main color with Swiss Coffee. Accent walls can be of Caliente and they can turn your space around. If you want to paint your kitchen walls in Caliente, you could Snowfall white.<\/p>\n

If you want to bring in red accents for your kitchen island, paint it in Caliente and paint your walls Snowfall White. For an earthy dining room, go ahead with Clay Beige for the walls and add Caliente as an accent wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artem Kropovinsky<\/a>, founder and principal interior designer at Arsight says,\u201d The color Caliente which seems to be a very high-intensity red with some warmth that balances its intensity so we do not get overpowered by it. Caliente adds an instant pop of color to a room when painted on accent walls, furniture pieces, or just as decorative accents.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>How Can You Pick the Right Color Using Foyr Neo?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you know what other designers love and swear by, it\u2019s time for you to experiment with what works in your client\u2019s space, choices, and needs and get the best color in its ideal shade.<\/p>\n

How do you do that, without accidentally overdoing or underdoing it? You do it right with advanced visualization software like Foyr Neo.<\/p>\n

With Neo, you can:<\/p>\n