Subtle beige. This beige tint is the quintessential neutral. It goes with everything, and it’s light and airy tone does not close in a space nor does it ever take the attention away from other furnishings. In this space, the red buffet doesn’t have to fight for attention. Paint pick: Reliable White 6091 by Sherwin-Williams
Hale Navy HC-154 by Benjamin Moore Preppy and classic, navy blue was an apt choice for this New England bedroom. “Hale Navy is a classic, true navy blue — it can ground a moody space or highlight a more poppy, energetic space,” interior designer Tyler Karu says. “It looks especially beautiful with clean, white elements or various wood tones.”
Blue Note 2129-30 by Benjamin Moore Rich blue wall paint helps tie together a range of styles in this New York City townhouse. “This was a really successful color — it made a great background for our mix of antiques, vintage and modern pieces. It really served to anchor them in a unifying surrounding,” architect and interior designer Joan Dineen says. “I think it is really unique in that ability.” The designer also notes that the color can change along with the time of day. “It also responds beautifully to changes in light,” she says. “At night it is quite restrained and elegant, and daylight brings out its exuberance — we love it!”
Benjamin moore Smoky blue. Like a moody sky or turbulent sea, this color is rich and dramatic. And because it’s strong without being overpowering, it works equally well as an accent or main color. Try smoky blue in the dining room, mudroom, bath or kitchen alongside crisp white, black and shades of gray. Blue paint: Normandy 2129-40, Benjamin Moore
Navy. You can’t get much more classic than navy. This hue is getting more play on kitchen cabinetry, a welcome departure from the all-white kitchens that have dominated in recent years. Try navy on lower cabinets in the kitchen, on built-in bookcases, as an accent wall or as an allover wall color in a compact space like the study, bath or laundry room. I love this description from the Devine Paints website: ‘An independent pigment that sings its own song,’ ” architect Meriwether Felt says. And it certainly sings a pretty song in this crisp Minnesota kitchen, which belongs to a homeowner whose favorite color is blue. “This blue color also contains a fair amount of gray, which helps it play so well with other colors,“ Felt says. Here those colors include warm honey in the wide-plank fir floors, contrasting white on the walls and trim and leafy greens outside the window. “This remodel is such a warm and happy home,” the architect says. “Putting the blue on the base cabinets helps ground the room and pair it with the complementary color of the floor.” Cabinet paint: Devine Macaw, Devine Color
Deep Royal 2061-10 by Benjamin Moore This paint was a great fit for a waterfront home bathed in Florida’s bright light. “This hue creates a tranquil mood and reflects the deep color of the water in late evening,” interior designer Priscilla Hyatt says. “It is also a perfect backdrop for crisp white furnishings
Wall paint: Anchors Aweigh, Sherwin-Williams; Turkish Towel:
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