Neutrals are important colors in interior design, even if you tend to be drawn to bright colors. And there’s a lot to navigate when it comes to choosing a neutral paint color.
I wanted to share a few 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 include four very different colors: white, cream, light pink (which seems to read as neutral), and black.
If you are deciding on a neutral paint color for your home, I hope this post will serve as a useful resource for you. This is also a great post to bookmark for your future design projects!
Here are four neutral paint colors I’ve used in our homes…
1. White Dove by Benjamin Moore
Where I used this color: The family room in the basement of our current home and the main floor in our previous home.
This is pure white that doesn’t sound sterile. It’s a warm color but because it doesn’t have a lot of yellow tones, it doesn’t read like a cream. As design trends move towards warmer colors, this is a great white paint color to use.
2. Benjamin Moore canvas
Where I used this color: The family room in the basement of our current home.
If you’re looking for a light neutral color with more visual weight to it, Sail Cloth might be the color for you. A warm color that is a step up from Dove White. If you want to highlight the contrast between two neutrals, you can pair canvas and white dove together like I did in our downstairs family room.
3. Setting Plasta with Farrow & Ball
Where I used this color: Decorating in both the entryway and guest room in our current home.
Setting Plaster is a great color to use if you want something more than white or cream again full. Although it’s a light pink, it still reads like a neutral color and is a versatile option for many types of rooms.
4. Steel Made by Benjamin Moore
Where I used this color: Cabinet in the kitchen of the former home.
This is a beautiful dark-gray color that brings depth without overwhelming the entire room. Sometimes, a really dark color can feel so powerful that it dominates all the other design elements in the space. Wrought Iron has a softness to it that I really like.
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