These Are the Unforgettable Interior Paint Colors Interior Designers REALLY Use
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Cotton Balls by Benjamin Moore
“When a room needs a lot of background, I look to the timeless elegance of white. Cotton Balls, with its subtle yellow infusion, adds a warm glow that embraces any style. and any decoration without effort.” –Rayman Boozer, Apartment48
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Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball
“Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball has become one of our favorite colors in recent years—we find it has enough pigment to give rooms the right amount of depth without being too overpowering. We can call this color ‘neutral adjacent.’ ”—Jean Liu
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Abalone by Benjamin Moore
“Although I normally avoid beige, there is an exception that I have become very fond of: Abalone. With blue accents complemented by a subtle pinkish brown, this color is surprising and fun, proving that neutrals don’t have to be boring. –Rayman Boozer, Apartment48
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Mt. Rainier Gray by Benjamin Moore
“I love Mt. Rainier Gray in Benjamin Moore’s Matte Regal Select collection. The icy blue tone with gray lines is like the sky, enveloping any space with a sense of calm. Mt. Rainier Gray is the perfect backdrop for any style that sparks joy in one’s life. –Courtney McLeod, right meets left design
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Playa Arenaosa by Sherwin-Williams
This color is a café latte-color’s hue—beige with slight pink tones in it. It’s a warm hug! Very soothing but never soothing. ” –Ghislaine Viñas
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Metropolitan was designed by Benjamin Moore
“Benjamin Moore’s Metropolitan is always a warm gray for me. I wanted to create a dynamic atmosphere, especially in the room. The color gives a sense of modern style you are quiet.Courtney McLeod, right meets left design
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Iced Mocha by Sherwin-Williams
“Iced Mocha is an aptly named color, as that is what it looks like. There is a pale pink undertone in this color. [it] both simple and delicious. I’m not known for working with beige or brown colors, but [this neutral] it feels fresh and modern to me. ” –Ghislaine Viñas
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Havana Tan is by Benjamin Moore
“This thing is fun and cozy. It’s pink in color so it feels warm and cozy while also serving as a great place for art and furniture.” –Jessica Davis, Atelier Davis
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Turbocharged by Clare
“Beige is back, baby! I dream up projects using clay, textured walls, and Clare’s paint in Turbinado gives me a neutral feel. Bonus points for being in a world friendly company with Black women!” –Lor Paranjape, Ms. Paranjape
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Paean Black by Farrow & Ball
“I’m always looking to match our wallcoverings with the perfect paints that highlight our designs. Farrow & Ball has the most beautiful black shade that looks fantastic paired with our Dahling. [wallpaper] with coal. We highly recommend painting the ceiling and crown in this deep dark color to make the wallpaper flow.” –Melinda Marquardt, The Vale London
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Table Linen by Portola Paints
Table linens themselves have a white, almost yellow color that when combined with bright white, can feel very buttery. When you combine it with deep, rich colors like Figueroa and Piano Room, it cuts the yellow and feels like a warm white. –Jamie Davis, Portola Paints
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Manchester Tan by Benjamin Moore
“It’s such a warm neutral that it’s a great color palette. It can go modern or traditional and pairs easily with fabrics for window treatments. I’ve had it in my living room for 11 years, and it still feels new.” – Marika Meyer
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Silver Satin by Benjamin Moore
“It has just a hint of blue and beige together; it adds depth and body to the space while still feeling neutral. – Rebecca Hay
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Shaker Beige by Benjamin Moore
“This neutral paint color is the perfect backdrop to let the art take center stage. We recently used it in the living room, and it complements the rust and green in the picture perfectly.” – Marguerite Rodgers
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Harbor Gray by Benjamin Moore
“Finding the perfect neutral color can be tricky. Benjamin Moore’s Harbor Gray is one of my go-to grays because it’s a nice middle ground between warm and gray. Cool. Works with everything!” Rozit Arditi, Arditi Design
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The Lost Locket by Benjamin Moore
“When it comes to bedrooms, I want them to be soothing and calming. Lost Locket is a soft and dreamy color that we can’t find for bedrooms.” – Rozit Arditi
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French Canvas by Benjamin Moore
“It is perfect neutrality; it has a hint of green that goes well with many colors, and there’s an organic feel to this neutral. It’s not boring.” – Isabella Ladd
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Navajo White by Benjamin Moore
“Navajo White is the best of the beige family. It’s not pink, yellow, or green like most neutrals would have it.” – Carolynne Kollar-Flanagan, Mojo Stumer
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Ammonite by Farrow & Ball
“Neutral can go many ways, but for me, it’s about how the color reflects, absorbs and accentuates the natural light in the room. This is a color palette that can appear as white one minute, and blue blue blue blue blue yellow I like when the color of the paint surprises you from hour to hour and almost adapts to its surroundings. ” – Jeff Andrews
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Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore
“Benjamin Moore’s Cedar Key is one of my favorite neutrals for light and bright rooms. It’s a versatile neutral that’s just as inviting—cozy, and Alluring. True whites can feel clean sometimes, and this white warmer cuts that down.” Clara Jung, Banner Day Interiors
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Rachel Silva, Assistant Digital Editor at ELLE DECOR, covers design, architecture, trends and anything haute couture. He has written for Time, The Wall Street Journal, and Citywire.
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