Color Design Guides & Ideas

Color

Learn how to pick colors for painting and decorating, plus how to find complementary colors or set a mood with hues, with our color-focused tips and ideas.

Blue bedroom
Every 2025 Color of the Year We Know So Far, From Classic Blues to Moody Reds
Dutch Boy Paints' 2025 COTY, Mapped Blue
Dutch Boy Paints' 2025 Color of the Year Is a Blue With Long-Lasting Style
red bedroom ideas
19 Red Bedroom Ideas That Are Bold and Exciting
Behr's 2025 color of the year, Rumors, in a bedroom
Behr's 2025 Color of the Year Is the Rich, Sophisticated Hue We've Been Waiting For
Person rolling paint onto a wall
Does Paint Dry Darker or Lighter? Plus How to Guarantee You Get the Right Shade
Colorful minimalism
Colorful Minimalism Is the Easiest Way to Combine Minimalist and Maximalist Decor
neutral living room ideas
37 Neutral Living Room Ideas for a Cozy Space That's Always In Style
A neutral bedroom with modern accents
3 of the Most Popular Bedroom Paint Colors, According to Spruce Readers
Stacked beige stone fireplace in neutral living room
Is Beige the New Gray? We Asked Designers for Their Thoughts on the New Go-To Neutral
black walls with white bedding and accents
32 Classic Black and White Bedroom Ideas You'll Want to Copy
gray bedroom with gray walls and decor accents
32 Gray Bedrooms That Are Far From Boring, We Promise
Joanna Gaines in her mosst recently home remodel, a lakehouse
Joanna Gaines Still Loves This One Color—and You Can See It in Her Latest Project
blue-green paint colors
17 Blue-Green Paint Colors You Should Try
white stucco home with teal front door
14 Designer-Approved Paint Colors for the Prettiest Porch on the Block
BEHR Exterior Stain COTY Tugboat
Behr's 2024 Exterior Color of The Year Will Add Major Curb Appeal to Your Home
Studio McGee
This Designer-Approved Yellow Is the Ultimate Versatile Summer Decor Hue
Sage green modern kitchen
We Asked for Your Favorite Kitchen Paint Colors, and the Results Might Surprise You
red brick exterior with black trim
12 Paint Colors That Complement Red Brick Exteriors Perfectly
Woman matching colors with paint swatches on a wall
How to Color Match Paint on a Wall 3 Easy Ways
Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink and Bamboozled combination
20 Coral Paint Colors to Add Warmth and Energy to Any Space
Large bathroom with navy blue vanity.
30 Blue Bathroom Vanity Ideas to Inspire Your Next Project
A front entryway with a light blue interior front door
24 Blue Front Doors for a Warm and Welcoming First Impression
dark green kitchen backsplash
28 Dramatic Dark Green Kitchens Anyone Would Love
green kitchen cabinets and white countertops with brass hardware
12 Green Kitchen Paint Color Ideas for a Lively and Lush Space
white garage walls with chalkboard
14 Garage Wall Paint Ideas That Will Upgrade Your Space
purple kitchen with green abstract backsplash
28 Purple Kitchen Ideas for a Bold and Beautiful Space
A mostly white bathroom coupled with black hardware and floating wood shelves
5 Paint Colors You Should Never Use in a Bathroom, Designers Warn
red and blue wallpaper in bathroom
25 Red Bathroom Ideas to Energize Your Space
A mudroom with a lime green door
15 Colors That Go With Lime Green for a Bright and Happy Space
Bedroom with neutral bedding and red pillow
What Is TikTok's 'Unexpected Red' Theory—and Why Should You Be Following It?
A living room with an emerald green sofa and black and white patterned wallpaper
15 Colors That Go Well With Emerald Green For a Jewel-Toned Space
Light green dining room.
52 Gorgeous Green Dining Rooms That Will Give You Major Envy
black interior doors
Is It a Good Idea to Paint Your Interior Doors Black?
white brick painted house
18 White Brick House Ideas and Paint Suggestions for an Exterior Refresh
blue and white kitchen
28 Blue and White Kitchens That Feel Like a Breath of Fresh Air
white and gray exterior with black windows
Should You Choose Black Windows for Your House? Designers Weigh In
green house
30 Vinyl Siding Colors to Instantly Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
Coral Room
20 Versatile Colors That Go Perfectly With Coral
accent wall across from bed
26 Gray Accent Walls for a Stylish and Neutral Space
what color is taupe
What Color Is Taupe? 20 Designer-Approved Ways to Use It Around Your Home
black and gold kitchen
20 Black and Gold Kitchen Ideas That Are Moody, Elegant, and Ready to Recreate
colors that go with navy
28 Colors That Go With Navy Blue
Room with large windows and black shiplap walls and ceiling
20 Black Shiplap Wall Ideas to Bring Drama to Any Room
Large bathroom with calming sage green walls.
25 Calming Colors to Use in Your Home, From Tranquil Blues to Earthy Greens and More
gray sofa and brown chairs
24 Gray and Brown Living Rooms for the Ultimate Makeover
Dark blue paint in a bedroom.
15 Pro-Approved Dark Blue Paint Colors for Any Interior
Purple bathroom ideas
42 Stunning Purple Bathroom Ideas, From Subtle to Spectacular
colors that go with green
22 Colors That Go With Green to Decorate Any Room in the House
dark wood cabinetry with white vent hood
34 White and Wood Kitchen Ideas That Are Crisp, Fresh, and Classic
tan house with blue door and black windows
26 Inspiring Tan House Color Schemes Pros Love for Your Exterior
Behr Florida Sunrise in living room
14 Designer-Approved Orange Paint Colors for a Bright Pop in Any Room
lavender sofa in living room
20 Stunning Colors That Always Go With Lavender
neutral bathroom paint colors
33 Neutral Bathroom Paint Colors to Create a Soothing Atmosphere
graphite color
Graphite Is a Designer-Loved Neutral—How to Decorate With It in Your Home
stone
35 Gray and White Kitchen Ideas for an Attainably Luxurious Look
black doors white trim
33 Black Doors With White Trim for a High-Contrast Look in Any Room
yellow floral printed wallpaper in rustic bathroom
22 Beautiful Yellow Bathroom Ideas That Will Bring Joy
turquoise and brass bar
15 Stylish Colors That Go With Turquoise and Make It Pop
Matching walls and trim
12 Spaces That Prove You Should Paint Walls and Trim the Same Color
Bedroom with light blue and mustard yellow accents
20 Versatile Colors That Go With Light Blue
warm leather tones with hickory cabinets
12 Classic Color Schemes for Kitchens With Hickory Cabinets
Kitchen with mushroom beige cabinets.
16 Mushroom Paint Colors That Are Way Beyond Beige
retro cherry cabinets color schemes
14 Kitchen Color Schemes With Cherry Cabinets That'll Complement Any Space
Royal blue sofa with orange art
The Best Colors That Go With Royal Blue, From Black to Chartreuse

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