50 Living Room Paint Colors to Suit Every Style and Taste

A wall color sets the tone for the rest of the room, which is why finding the right shade for your living room can be a daunting task.

With thousands of options available, choosing the perfect paint color can be overwhelming. To help you narrow down the choices, we’ve gathered our favorite living room paint colors for all design styles.

Our paint color picks range from calming neutrals that serve as a warm and cozy backdrop for long conversations and Sunday afternoon naps, to bold and saturated tones that make a dramatic statement.

We’ve included every color family and level of saturation, as well as options for a variety of architectural styles, furniture designs, and room sizes.

Whether your living room boasts tall ceilings and rustic wood beams or you’re working with limited square footage, this collection of living room paint colors offers plenty of inspiration, design tips, and clever solutions to give your space a stylish makeover.

Warm Terracotta Red

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A warm shade of earthy terracotta red will change the temperature of the room.

Use it in a small living room to create a cozy and enveloping feel.

Pair terracotta walls with warm woods and cool shades of white and gray for contrast.

Paint used: Farrow & Ball Red Earth No. 64

Bright Sunny Yellow

Bright and sunny yellow paint will boost the mood of any living room.

In this London living room from Studio Peake, lemon yellow wall paint modernizes the traditional room, highlighting original features and moldings and antique furniture.

Pair bright yellow with other strong shades of red, blue, and green for a bold color combination.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Yellow 2022-10

Beige

Accent an all-white living room with warm butterscotch beige paint to add warmth and depth, like this space from Louis Duncan-He Designs.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Butterscotch Sundae

Bubblegum Pink

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Paint the walls in a bright shade of bubblegum pink to add a sense of playfulness to a formal living room.

Kendall Wilkinson Design painted the walls and ceiling to highlight Greek key crown moldings in this upscale space.

Bold navy couches and gold accents add contrast.

Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink

Cream

Creamy wall paint with warm yellow undertones will glow in the daylight, adding warmth to a modern living room.

Interior designer Alvin Wayne warmed this New York City apartment living room with cream paint, decorating with colorful art and navy blue leather seating.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Cream

Light Beige

Light beige walls are an easy alternative to white that will add additional warmth in a living room.

Becca Interiors painted this airy carriage house living room in a light beige shade and layered in plenty of shades of white, beige, and brown with wood and woven accents to create a soft neutral feel.

Paint suggestion: Graham & Brown Glimmerous

Forest Green

Forest green is a soothing color that will make any size living room feel cozier.

Paint both the walls, trim, and fireplace the same color for an enveloping feel.

Paint used: Clare Current Mood

Ice Blue

Use cool icy blue paint to lend a refreshing feel to a modern living room dining room decorated with midcentury furniture and an eclectic collection of vintage decor and colorful art.

Paint used: Clare Frozen

Navy Blue

Paint the walls and ceilings of a small living room or family room in a medium shade of navy blue to create a cozy feel.

You can treat navy walls as a neutral and accent with any color of your choosing.

Mary Patton Design added contrast to navy walls and window trim with white armchairs and red-and-white throw pillows.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Admiral Blue

Emerald Green

Deep emerald green walls will bring a rich feel to a white-and-green living room.

Desiree Burns Interiors modernized an older home with a fresh color palette that includes a floor-to-ceiling wall of jewel-toned green built-ins, a deep forest green suede sofa, and green-and-white decor.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Cat’s Eye 2036-10 (built-ins), Clare Whipped (walls)

Soft Purple

Purple is an unexpected shade for a modern living room that will add instant character to a room.

In this London living room from Emilie Fournet Interiors, soft matte purple walls are complemented with boho-style and vintage furnishings and decor for a casual and inviting feel.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Purple Haze CC-980

Neutral Gray

True gray neutral paint without either cool or warm undertones is a versatile choice for any style room.

Mary Patton Design paired light neutral gray walls with a medium gray sofa to create a soothing base for pops of color on throw pillows and decor.

Paint suggestion: Valspar Filtered Shade 4003-1B

Rich Plum + Indigo

A deep, rich shade of plum will add moody elegance to your living room.

Designer Annie Sloan paired the maroon-red tone of the walls with deep indigo blue navy paint on the fireplace surround.

Paint used: Annie Sloan Tyrian Plum (walls), Annie Sloan Oxford Navy (fireplace)

Warm Honey Beige

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Transform a white-walled living room with a warm wash of honey beige.

Chango & Co. paired the warm walls with plush furnishings in shades of caramel and brown for a comfortable and sophisticated feel, adding a patterned carpet to keep things cozy underfoot.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Milk and Honey AF-210

Linen Gray

Paint the walls of an eclectic living room in a cool neutral shade of gray-brown inspired by the look of aged natural linen that allows decor and color accents to pop.

Contrast with chalk white trim like this living room from designer Annie Sloan.

Paint used: Annie Sloan French Linen (walls), Annie Sloan Old White (trim)

Pitch Black

Pitch black matte walls are a daring choice with a big payoff.

Mary Patton Design used the deep black color on walls and ceilings that make the room feel bigger and taller by blurring the lines between where walls begin and end.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Black Beauty

Tip

When going from light to dark wall colors, use a tinted primer first. That way, you won’t need to apply as much paint to achieve a uniform color.

Vibrant Sage Green

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Vibrant sage green paint will complement both traditional and modern interiors.

Emilie Fournet Interiors painted the walls of this homey London living room with a deep sage green that complements walls, wainscoting, and fireplace built-ins.

Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Calke Green

Oatmeal + Dusty Pink

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Pair two shades in a living room with wainscoting for a dimensional look.

A warm shade of oatmeal on the walls and a dusty retro pink on the lower half of the wall create a soothing and soft background in this living room, while a navy couch and bright floral throw pillows, art, and plants add a modern feel.

Paint used: Farrow & Ball Stirabout No. 300 (top) and Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink No. 303 (bottom)

Light Blue Gray

A light blue-gray paint color will add luminosity to your living room.

Desiree Burns Interiors paired the soothing wall color with white accents, pale wood, and sandy upholstery for a subtly coastal feel.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray 2128-60

Mocha

A milky shade of mocha will add depth and warmth to living room walls and create a soothing feel.

Interior designer Tyler Karu paired mocha wall paint with a vintage marble fireplace, a gilded mirror, and neutral furnishings in this traditional Maine living room.

Paint suggestion: Whipped Mocha CSP-360

Cobalt Blue

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If you’re looking to add a glamorous dose of color to your living room, choose a bold shade in a high-gloss finish.

Forbes + Masters added depth and shine to this long and relatively narrow living room by painting the walls and coffered ceiling in a high-gloss shade of cobalt blue.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt 2061-20

Tip

Experts generally recommend a satin or an eggshell finish for living rooms, which is moderately durable without being too shiny. But you can go more or less glossy, depending on your style preferences.

Delicate Light Pink

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A delicate pale shade of pink can work like a soft neutral in a modern living room.

Pair it with black accents for high contrast, or white accents that will bring out its warmth.

Paint used: Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack

Plaster Pink

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Use soft pink walls that evoke the color of setting plaster to highlight architectural details.

Designer Annie Sloan painted the walls of this traditional living room in pink that highlight scalloped ceiling moldings and are contrasted with forest green door trim for a fresh take on a traditional living room.

Paint used: Annie Sloan Piranesi Pink (walls), Knightsbridge Green (door trim)

Pink + Mustard Yellow

Pair pink and mustard yellow together to add an uplifting feel to your living room.

Designer Annie Sloan complemented a rich saffron mustard yellow on the armoire in this traditional living room with soft pink to add warmth.

Paint used: Annie Sloan Piranesi Pink (walls), Annie Sloan Carnaby Yellow (armoire)

Deep Blue + Lilac Taupe

Pair dark blue walls with a light shade of lilac taupe that reads like white at first glance but is a warmer mix of purple and yellow tones, like this elegant living room from designer Annie Sloan.

Paint used: Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue (walls), Paloma (fireplace and mirror)

Dark Smoky Blue

Dark smoky blue walls are a sophisticated choice for a coastal interior.

Interior designer Tyler Karu combined dark blue walls with a pair of warm sconce lights, wicker armchairs, and blue-and-white patterned textiles in this coastal living room.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue

Cherry Red

If you don’t want to paint all of the walls but want to add a bold shot of color, coat your built-ins with a bright shade of cherry red.

Desiree Burns Interiors paired red built-ins with patterned wallpaper backings that create a focal point, while warm white walls throughout the rest of the room keep the space feeling light and airy.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Lyons Red CC-68 (built-ins), Clare Whipped (walls)

Soft Charcoal Black

Soft charcoal black paint adds depth to a living room wall that will make the art stand out.

Designer Annie Sloan finished the walls of this colorful living room with a textured chalk paint finish.

Paint used: Annie Sloan Graphite

Light Blue

Pair light blue walls with white trim, natural wood tones, and rich textiles in shades of navy and earthy brown for a relaxing modern feel, like this living room from Desiree Burns Interiors.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Lakeside

Pale Salmon Pink

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Combine pale salmon millennial pink walls with orange accents to complement a boho-style midcentury modern interior.

Dazey Den added patterned textiles, a large wall hanging, and a little family of cacti to complete the feel-good interior.

Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Pink Ground

Royal Blue

Royal blue walls create a striking backdrop in a living room filled with vintage furniture and decor.

Erin Williamson Design paired deep royal blue walls with a midcentury modern wall sculpture and coffee table, a curvy bright white sofa, and a bright pink Moroccan rug.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Deep Ocean 2058-30

Medium Blue-Gray

A medium blue-gray paint color will create a cool-toned backdrop for colorful furniture and decor.

Studio Peake paired medium blue-gray walls with bold red and dark blue accents and mixed floral and striped patterns in this cozy London living room.

Paint suggestion: Clare Good Jeans

Fresh Medium Green

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A fresh medium green will add a nature-inspired note to your living room that will make it feel good to spend time in while playing well with other colors.

Mary Patton Design paired green walls and ceiling paint with white trim, cognac leather, and playful decor to make it a sophisticated family-friendly space.

Paint suggestion: Clare OMGreen

Two-Tone Blue

Use two tones of blue on a fireplace wall to add interest to a modern living room.

Louis Duncan-He Designs chose navy paint above the mantel that helps to hide the flat screen TV over the fireplace, and painted the walls above the built-ins on either side in a sky blue that is complemented with a colorful pair of paintings.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Admiral Blue, Glidden Zen

Matte Black

Bring black walls to life by decorating them with a neon sign with a favorite phrase.

Interior designer Alvin Wayne finished this New York City living room with white furniture, gold accents, and plants for a sleek modern look.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Black Beauty

Soft Tan

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Soft tan walls will take on an aged feel in an older home that will make it look like it’s been there forever.

Leanne Ford Interiors paired soft tan walls with white wainscoting, a yellow tile fireplace, and colorful, curvy retro-style furnishings for a vintage look.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Mansfield Tan

Teal

Teal walls can look more blue or green depending on the shade and the light.

Tina Ramchandani Creative paired teal walls with gilded crown molding details for a touch of elegance in this modern living room decorated with sculptural furniture and decor.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Teal

Dark Chocolate

Embrace a lowlit basement living room with dark chocolate brown paint.

Forbes + Masters paired dark walls with white trim and decorated with a music-themed gallery wall in this spacious lounge space.

Paint used: Clare Coffee Date

Greige

Greige is a warm and easy neutral that will complement a range of styles.

Arbor & Co. painted the walls of this long, rectangular living room with the gray-brown hybrid, then accented the woodwork with a contrasting shade of crisp white.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Perfect Greige SW 6073

Soft Sage Green

Create a relaxed feeling in a second living room or family room with wood paneling painted in a soothing shade of sage green.

Emily Henderson Design paired sage green walls with a deeper green sectional and warm wood tones to create a family- and pet-friendly space.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Winchester Sage

Golden Buttercup Yellow

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A vibrant shade of buttercup yellow will bring the sun into your living room in any weather.

Dazey Den used the shade to create a fireplace accent wall that stands up to the irreverent decor, from the patterned black-and-yellow fireplace to the orange patterned wallpaper on the ceiling.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Buttercup 2154-30

Black + White

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Use soft shades of black and white to paint your living room walls for a crisp but livable feel, like this space from Louis Duncan-He Designs that is decorated with retro album covers.

Paint suggestion: Clare Blackish, Clare Timeless

Pistachio Green

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Pair pale pistachio walls with colorful woven wall decor and black accents to make the pastel shade feel grown-up, like this living room from House 9 Interiors.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Sleeping Angel 854

Taupe

Paint the walls of a Scandi-style living room in a warm and neutral taupe.

Fantastic Frank decorated the walls of this Scandinavian apartment with a mini gallery wall, and added soft furnishings, pale wood, and a potted tree that scrapes the ceiling for a cozy minimal look.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Driftwood 2107-40

Smoky Teal

Pair dark smoky teal walls with warm cognac leather furniture and midcentury modern and vintage accents to create a warm and inviting living room like this space from Ryann Miller for Emily Henderson Design.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Dark Teal 2053-20

Deep Charcoal Gray

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Deep charcoal gray paint will complement the walls and highlight the architecture of a period home, like the bay windows in this London space from Emilie Fournet Interiors.

A gallery wall of colorful antique portraits and midcentury modern accents create an eclectic feel.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray CW-85

Green-Gray

A watery shade of green-gray will add a soft wash of color that is easy on the spirit and creates an excellent background for bright color accents like this narrow London living room from Studio Peake.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Sweet Spring 1500

Warm White

Choose an off-white to add warmth to a minimalist space and complement classic light oak floors, like this airy living room from Fantastic Frank.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White Down OC-131

Antique Blue

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Decorate a period living room with an antique shade of bright blue, like this London space from Emilie Fournet Interiors.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Finley Blue CW-620

Green-Black

A deep and dark green that reads as black will add richness and depth that will create a grounded feel in your living room.

House 9 Interiors paired green-black walls with vintage posters and pale furnishings.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Greenblack SW 6994

Brownish-Black

Choose a blackish brown paint to create a cozy atmosphere.

Pair it with gold and bright blue accents for contrast, and add a light ceiling and area rug for balance, like this space from Forbes + Masters.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Black Fox SW 7020

Pearl Gray

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Pearl gray walls can work in both modern and traditional spaces.

Forbes + Masters decorated this contemporary space with a white couch, black metal floor lamps, and a glass coffee table styled with natural elements.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Pearl CW 640

Soft Yellow

Soft yellow paint works well in traditional interiors.

This converted garage family room from Crisp Architects has soft yellow paint on the wood trim and fireplace surround and wall that complements white walls, dark stained ceiling beams, and antique furnishings and decor.