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11 Best Beige Paint Colors for Interiors

Shades of beige that complement most home spaces

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Beige paint colors could be the answer to your search for the perfect neutral wall tone. Depending on the lighting, the room's shape and size, and the accents, you walk a wobbly line between blasé and bold. Say goodbye to builder-grade beige—a boring throwback. Beige is making a comeback.

We spoke with home design experts who gave us beige-based color suggestions and beige color combinations that easily spruce up any room. The beauty of beige is that it's also versatile and it can be cool or warm. Here are the basics of beige:

  • Color Family: Neutral; Pale sandy fawn, grayish tan, light-grayish yellowish-brown, or a pale to grayish-yellow
  • Complementary Colors: They work with virtually all colors because they're neutral
  • Pairs Well With: Pair warm beiges with off-whites or find a cool beige or grayish-beige to play well with a cool, icy white
  • Mood: Calming
  • Where to Use: Interiors; bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and more

Here are 11 of the best beige paint colors for your home, handpicked by home design specialists.

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    Best Sandy Beige: Pittsburgh Paints Siesta Sands

    Pittsburgh Paints Siesta Sand

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    "Have you ever been to Bermuda and dipped your toes into peachy-pink sand? That is the color of Siesta Sands by Pittsburgh Paints," says New York City architect John Mochelle about his favorite beige color wall paint. He appreciates that it goes beyond a basic white but comes off sweeter than your typical tan. "It works nicely in kitchens, powder rooms, bedrooms, and especially in rooms with natural wood accents, white furniture, natural light, and living greenery," he says.

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    Best Pale Beige: Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin

    Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin

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    Interior designer Tara Polony likes that this popular beige paint color, Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball, is a warm-undertone pink that can change with the space's light. "In sunny rooms, it can appear as a warm chalky white during the day," she says. This popular off-white tone takes its name from the delicate color of silk used in traditional ballet slippers. It's missing cool blue undertones; instead, it comes off like pale gray chalk. 

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    Best Basic Beige: Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige

    Accessible Beige Sherwin Williams

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    Accessible Beige by Sherwin-Williams is not your builder-grade beige, according to Alicia Weaver of Alicia Weaver Design. "It is a timeless hue that leans toward taupe. We always find ourselves coming back to it when searching for an alternative to warm white."

    Tip

    Low-quality ingredients in inexpensive builder-grade paint reduce its resistance to UV-light, making the colors prone to fading. Paints that are billed as premium-grade are likely to stand up to light, time, wear, and spot cleaning.

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    Best Gray Beige: Farrow & Ball Elephant’s Breath

    Elephant Breath Farrow & Ball

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    Elephant’s Breath by Farrow & Ball is an exciting shade of beige. Depending on the time of day, it can read as a warm gray with a pinch of magenta. It can become almost lilac in the cooler light of west-facing rooms. To bring out the color's subtle yellow undertone, combine with an earthy palette of browns and greens. 

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    Best Rosy Beige: Benjamin Moore Georgetown Pink Beige

    Georgetown Pink Beige Benjamin Moore

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    If you're not careful, dusty shades can go from dainty to dingy. Interior designer Tara Polony suggests using Benjamin Moore's Georgetown Pink Beige for a color that won't look "dowdy." She says, "It has a rosy blush that perks up walls. Combine with accents in pastel colors including yellow, green, and blue to create a relaxing space with a beachy vibe." This classic paint color is in the brand's Historical Collection; you can use it in traditional and contemporary spaces. 

    Tip

    The easiest way to choose the best interior paint colors is to start with the colors you love. Create a color scheme around your favorite color and go from there.

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    Best Neutral Beige: Sherwin-Williams Barcelona Beige

    SW 7530 Barcelona Beige Sherwin-Williams

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    Kylie from Kylie M. Interiors says if you are looking for the most neutral shade of beige ever, consider Sherwin-Williams Barcelona Beige. No matter the time of day, the color does not come off overly warm, and because it does not have a speck of gray, it never reads as cool. It can pair with practically anything.

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    Best Natural Linen: Magnolia Home Soft Linen

    Magnolia Home Soft Linen

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    "I do love the color of natural linen, so of course I am drawn to Soft Linen by Magnolia Home," says architect John Mochelle. "It reminds me of white oatmeal with a subtle peachy kick—just the right mix of earthiness and warmth without coming off as ho-hum." He recommends pairing this light beige hue with nautical-inspired colors like red, white, and navy.

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    Best Orange Beige: Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige

    Shaker Beige Benjamin Moore

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    If you are looking for a shade of beige with a spot of orange, Kylie from Kylie M Interiors suggests Shaker Beige by Benjamin Moore. Its undertone is indeed orange, but not red or yellow, she advises. She adds that it is a well-balanced color that adds warmth and brightness to spaces, especially when paired with white trim.

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    Best Cool Beige: Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray

    Agreeable Gray/Beige Sherwin-Williams

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    "Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams is one of my top beige contenders," says color consultant and decor blogger Laura Rugh. "But do not let its name fool you—it is an authentic shade of beige with a subtle hint of gray." She adds that the wall color works beautifully with blue and green or blue and gray color schemes.

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    Best Creamy Beige: Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige

    Kilim Beige paint swatch from Sherwin Williams

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    This fresh beige has strong undertones of blush-orange that give it a lighthearted feel. Paired with light neutral furniture, crisp whites, and lots of natural texture, Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige is the perfect choice for a sophisticated beach house. Or you can use it in your home to feel like you're always refreshed and relaxed.

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    Best Mid-Toned: Sherwin-Williams Balanced Beige

    Sherwin-Williams Balanced Beige swatch

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    Balanced Beige from Sherwin-Williams lives up to its name. It's perfectly in the middle between cool and warm, light and dark. It's a true neutral that has enough color to stand up to pure whites and give them a tailored edge. Try it in a living room with fresh white furniture and rich layered textiles.

Other Neutral Paint Colors

In addition to beige, there are several other neutral paint colors that you'll see again and again in homes. Gray, greige, taupe, tan, and white are all commonly used by designers and homeowners alike. Gray, which is a mix of black and white, often reads cooler and is a good choice for more modern homes, though it can also look crisp paired with white trim in a traditional space. The perennially popular greige mixes both gray and beige, and it can read warm or cool depending on the formula.

Taupe is a tan that can lean gray, though you'll also see it with subtle shades of mauve, purple, or green. Tan is a warmer, yellow-brown neutral. Lastly, white is, of course, white, though there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways for white to lean blue, yellow, cool, or warm.

FAQ
  • What is the most popular beige paint color?

    Similar to their Agreeable Gray, Sherwin-Williams does it again with beige. Their Accessible Beige is a warm beige that is used by designers and homeowners alike, and it is one of the most popular beige paint colors.

  • Is beige paint warm or cool?

    Beige paint is typically seen as a warm color, though it can lean cooler depending on its undertones. That makes it a cozy choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces where you want to create an inviting environment.

  • What goes well with beige?

    Beige is one of the most versatile neutrals, though it looks particularly good with warm colors, including orange, red, and gold. It also looks striking with black.