The Best Neutral Paint Colors for Every Room

A living room with a light gray sofa and two rum-colored leather chairs. A fireplace is flanked by built-in shelves on both sides. The room has a slightly
modern beachy style. The walls are painted in Even Better Beige, a beige that creates a beautiful background for any room type. — Walls: Even Better Beige, Trim: Blank Canvas

Choosing the perfect paint color can be a fun and exciting. Whether you’re refreshing your living room or giving your kitchen a new look, Behr has the perfect neutral shades to make your project shine.

Neutrals like beiges and taupes are a popular choice for home interiors due to their versatility. These hues provide a neutral backdrop that complement a wide range of furniture styles, decor, and accent colors, making it easier to elevate your space. They create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making rooms feel more welcoming and comfortable. They also adapt well to different lighting conditions, maintaining their warmth and appeal in both natural and artificial light.

Let’s explore these beautiful hues together!

Antique White 23

A cozy, casual kitchen with walls painted in a lightly tinted white called Antique White, giving the space a bright and airy feel. The island includes a few stools tucked underneath, creating a casual and welcoming place to cook and gather. — Walls & Island Base: Antique White, Cabinets: Melting Icicles

Soft and timeless, Antique White brings a nostalgic feel to any room. It’s perfect for kitchens and dining rooms.

Off White 73

A small home interior space with a dresser against a beige wall. The warm, neutral tone of the wall creates a calm and inviting atmosphere. On top of the dresser, there are a few decor items. Next to the dresser, on the floor, stands a tall, plant that complements the dresser, creating a balanced and harmonious look. — Walls: Off White, Trim: Polar Bear

With hints of yellow, Off White is a versatile shade that works well with grays, browns, and subdued accent colors. It can tie together various décor elements throughout your home.

Dove HDC-MD-21

A small, built-in bench nestled against a light taupe-gray wall. The soft, neutral tone of the wall creates a serene backdrop, enhancing the cozy feel of the space. The bench itself is a dark gray color called Cracked Pepper, providing a bold contrast to the lighter wall. — Walls: Dove, Trim: ULTRA PURE WHITE®, Banquette: Cracked Pepper

This warm greige creates a peaceful and gentle mood. Dove works well in living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens, and pairs beautifully with black, dark gray or navy furniture and finishes.

Even Better Beige DC-010

A bedroom with a bed and large window. The walls are painted in Even Better Beige, a beige that creates a beautiful background for any room type. — Walls: Even Better Beige, Trim: Blank Canvas

This versatile neutral imparts a warm, distinctive feeling. Even Better Beige works well with other neutrals and a range of colors, making it a flawless backdrop for many room types, including, living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and dining rooms.

Spanish Sand OR-W07

A serene bathroom with walls painted in Spanish Sand, a warm beige tone. To one side, there's a spacious walk-in shower area with sleek glass upper walls and door. On the other side, a beautiful white ceramic freestanding bathtub. Its clean design contrasts beautifully with the warm beige walls, making it a perfect spot for relaxation. — Wall; Spanish Sand, Trim: Polar Bear

A rich beige with warm undertones, Spanish Sand is perfect for transforming your home’s exterior or adding a soft greige touch to your kitchen cabinets and bathroom walls.

Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13

A living room with walls painted in a color called Creamy Mushroom, a soft and inviting hue that adds warmth and sophistication to the space. Two large windows on opposite sides of the room allow natural light to flood in, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. In the center of the room, the furniture is arranged to create a symmetrical alignment with the two windows. — Walls: Creamy Mushroom, Trim: Cotton Knit, Accent (Windows): Mesa Taupe

Calming and earthy, Creamy Mushroom relaxes and invites you to unwind with its coziness.

White Mocha OR-W11

A spacious hallway with a cozy sitting nook. A mid-dark wooden dresser stands against the wall, with a round mirror mounted above it. Across from the dresser, a large window lets in plenty of natural light. The walls are painted in White Mocha, a light neutral color with a hint of orange. — Walls White Mocha, Trim: Whipped Cream

White Mocha has an orange undertone that adds freshness to any space.

Roman Plaster PPU7-10

A large bathroom with walls painted in Roman Plaster, a light creamy beige. The walls feature decorative skinny molding. There is a his and hers vanity made of wood, with two round mirrors above it. — Walls: Roman Plaster, Trim & Molding: ULTRA PURE WHITE®

Roman Plaster is a light, creamy beige reminiscent of ancient sculptures with their graceful, wistful curves.

Smokestack N220-3

A formal dining room with walls painted in Smokestack, a taupe color. The furniture is dark wood with upholstered chairs. There are two windows in the room. An artificial orchid is placed in the middle of the table, and the floor is a mid-wood tone. — Walls: Smokestack, Trim: New House White

A highly versatile shade, Smokestack is a warm taupe-gray that works beautifully either as a background or accent color.

Dainty Lace MQ3-11

A casual bathroom area with a vanity in an olive-green tone. The walls are painted in Dainty Lace, a light and delicate creamy color. — Wall & Trim: Dainty Lace, Cabinet: Herb Cornucopia

Dainty Lace is a gentle creamy color that brings a sense of nostalgic charm to any space.

Basswood MQ2-46

A hallway with walls painted in Basswood, a neutral tan color. A modern white bench table with decorative elements on top sits against the wall. The wall features molding from floor to ceiling. — Wall: Basswood

Basswood is medium golden beige that evokes joy and relaxation.

Ashen Tan N220-2

A home entry area with white walls and accent trim. The door is painted in Ashen Tan, a light neutral gray with a warm undertone. A tall ficus plant stands next to the door. — Walls: Whipped Cream, Door & Trim: Ashen Tan

Ashen Tan is a light gray neutral with a warm undertone that creates the perfect amount of coziness.

Transform your space by exploring these 12 sophisticated neutral whites, each offering its own subtle character and warmth. From warm Creamy Mushroom to crisp Off White, these versatile hues create the perfect foundation for any room, bringing harmony and elegance to your space.

Visit behr.com to see all of BEHR’s neutral paint colors.

Colorfully yours,

Diana

Comments (3)

LORA BURRAGE says...

Finally someone has gotten the pink out of these colors!

February 16, 2025

Elizabeth s allen says...

Preparing to paint kitchen cabinets walls
Preparing for sale ashen tan bottom cabinets I whipped cream walls need a whiteish color top cabinets or should top and bottom in ashen up and down ,?

March 3, 2025

- Deanna Torrez says...
  
  Hello Elizabeth, thank you for reaching out!
  
  You can do Ashen Tan on the bottom cabinets and upper cabinets in Polar Bear 75.
  
  Colorfully Yours,
  Deanna
  
  March 5, 2025