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These paint colors never miss.
Designers tend to come back to the same tried-and-true paint colors—and when it comes to Benjamin Moore neutrals, a few hues are firmly on repeat. From the perfect warm white to a moody, blue-black favorite, these go-to shades strike that balance of versatility and personality. Here, designers share Benjamin Moore colors they rely on again and again for spaces that feel timeless but never boring.
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Old Blue Jeans
Like many soft, muted blues, Old Blue Jeans can function almost as a neutral, pairing easily with a wide range of finishes and palettes. Adding a peppy touch to this entryway in a young family’s home, it is “a relaxed, grounded blue with subtle gray undertones that give it depth but not heaviness,” says Rebecca Frye Jones, founder of Rebecca Frye Design. She appreciates the color for both its cheerfulness and versatility.
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Swiss Coffee
Many designers, including Lexie Saine, consider Swiss Coffee to be an essential white. “If you want a warmer, more lived-in look, Swiss Coffee brings that softness and depth,” says the founder of Lexie Saine Design, who incorporates the hue into many of her projects.
Kelsey Haywood, founder of Kline Interiors, is also partial to Swiss Coffee and recommends using it in north-facing rooms or spaces with lower natural light.
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Gentleman’s Gray
The name Gentleman’s Gray might be a bit deceiving, but the color is a favorite of Andrea Dussault’s. “It’s our go-to when we want depth, drama, and a little moody sophistication, especially in an office where focus and atmosphere matter,” says the founder of Striped Lemon Design.
Dussault is all for color-drenching a space with the shade, as shown in the space above. “It reads as a deep blue-black with gray undertones, giving you that tailored, grounded look we love when we’re steering away from flat blacks or true navies,” she adds.
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Simply White
With a less ambiguous name, Simply White is “one of the most popular warm whites for good reason,” explains Hannah Griffiths, founder of Studio Palindrome. “Its soft yellow undertones give it a creamy look that’s incredibly versatile while still reading clean and bright,” she says. “It casts a warm glow.”
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Newburg Green
Making a splash in this home bar area is Newburg Green, a blue-green color that can lean either way depending on the lighting, explains Maria Hogrefe, principal designer at C&M Interiors. It’s the perfect choice for those who can’t quite decide between the two shades.
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Smoke Embers
One of Marlaina Teich’s favorite grays is Smoke Embers; she relies on it often as a neutral. “It has a beautiful balance of warmth and subtle coolness that makes it incredibly versatile across different lighting conditions,” says the founder of Marlaina Teich Designs. “It adds dimension to a space without overpowering it and works so well with many other colors.”
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White Dove
Whether you’re looking to paint walls or cabinets, don’t forget to consider White Dove, which Kevin Billings, founder of Dexter & Plaid, considers a standby in either instance.
“To me, it is the perfect blend of warmth and neutrality because it doesn’t read too yellow or green,” he says. “It allows the walls to feel more like a backdrop for elements like furniture, art, and window treatments, and since it is a more neutral, warm tone, I’ve found that it works with a wide array of colors and tones.”
Meg Spellman, the founder of Meg Spellman Interiors, is also a White Dove enthusiast, noting that the shade never feels too stark, too creamy, or too cold.
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