10 Neutral Paint Colors to Shop Now

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Setting Plaster in Kitchen — Photo:
Courtesy of Farrow & Ball

Bright paint colors can bring a sense of energy and vibrance to your home, but opting for neutrals allows you to create a miniature oasis in each room. Incorporate relaxed tones alongside lush fabrics and minimalist framed sketches to create a luxurious interior, or use subtle white, tan, and gray to complement multi-hued textiles and eye-catching artwork.

These neutral paints, with undertones that range from blue to green to barely-there yellow, bring out the best in other shades when used for woodwork and trim, but also hold their own when used as your room's primary hue. Here, shop your favorite and move into neutral territory.

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Farrow & Ball Ammonite Modern Emulsion Interior Paint

Ammonite Paint — Courtesy of Farrow & Ball

Spiral-shelled ammonites died out more than 65 million years ago, but their richly colored fossils are still commonly found today—making them a suitable inspiration for this earthy, timeless gray. Choose from one of eight durable, water-based interior or exterior finishes.

Price at time of publish: $130 per gallon

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Clare Like Buttah Interior Paint

Described by Clare's paint experts as a "buttery beige," the soothing undertones and luscious depth of this shade add a subtle warmth to your bedroom, office, or living space. It's also GREENGUARD certified for healthier indoor air quality—plus it's self-priming and washable.

Price at time of publish: $70 per gallon

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Benjamin Moore White Dove Advance Interior Paint

White Dove Paint — Courtesy of Benjamin Moore

This "clean and classic" white is one of the brand's most popular shades—not just for moldings and trim, where it complements wall colors with gray, red, and green undertones, but also on its own as a "light and luminous" wall color.

Price at time of publish: $79.99 per gallon

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Sherwin-Williams Pure White Satin Emerald Interior Paint

A versatile and well-loved white, this shade is mixed with a subtle yellow undertone, which keeps your space cozy—not bare. Pair it with warm grays, bold navy, or organic greens as a foolproof complement to any color palette.

Price at time of publish: $65.62

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Behr Silver Feather Interior Satin Paint

Though interior designers claim green as a neutral, not every emerald, pine, or Kelly feels as versatile as a white, tan, or beige. But the faint celadon tones in this shade bring in the peace of the great outdoors, while the silver-gray hues keep it firmly in the goes-with-anything category.

Price at time of publish: $65.98

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Annie Sloan Canvas Wall Paint

Canvas Paint color — Courtesy of Annie Sloan

Though this paint shade offers the same adaptability as an empty canvas, the results are anything but blank. Described as "a putty taupe" color, this warm-toned beige provides a flawless backdrop for your art, furniture, and fabrics.

Price at time of publish: $90 per gallon

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Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace Advance Interior Paint

A white inspired by "fresh cotton and pure silk," this soft shade is a pure, neutral white, beloved for its minimal undertones and bright, crisp reveal. Watch it turn from cool to warm as the light in your space changes throughout the day.

Price at time of publish: $79.99 per gallon

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Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster Modern Emulsion Interior Paint

Setting Plaster Farrow & Ball Paint — Courtesy of Farrow & Ball

With undertones that bring out shades of peach, terra cotta, and beige—depending on the way the light hits them—this shade falls in line with the trend toward reddish-brown colors that create comfortable, inviting living spaces.

Price at time of publish: $130 per gallon

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Sherwin-Williams North Star Satin Emerald Interior Paint

The deep slate undertone of this calming gray creates a cloudy-day mood that's perfect for curling up with a book or taking an afternoon nap. But it also complements pale blush or green tones, vivid yellow and aqua hues, and neutral white and tan.

Price at time of publish: $65.62

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Valspar Reserve Ivory Brown Satin Interior Paint and Primer

This faded tan, which calls up outdoor landscapes, beachfront sand, and autumn leaves, creates a soothing, natural atmosphere in your office, kitchen, or family room. Add mixed metals, high-contrast art, and rich fabrics for contrast.

Price at time of publish: $55.98 per gallon

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