Listen Up: These Are the Best Paint Colors for Your Living Room (2024)

You can't go wrong with an all-purpose gray in a living room. For a relaxing style, designer Caroline Kopp pairs a cool gray hue with a white stone fireplace.

Try Benjamin Moore's Stonington Gray

Reminiscent of a sun setting over the beach, this tropical orange-pink makes a statement in the living room. For a monochrome moment, Pastiche Studios chooses a sofa and curtains in a similar shade.

Try Benjamin Moore's Coral Gables

Painted on the walls and ceiling, this deep green feels cozy, yet striking. Jason Saft, interior designer, luxury stager and CEO of Staged to Sell Home, suggests using a full gloss "to give a room a jewel box feeling."

Try Farrow & Ball's' Breakfast Room Green

This off-white is described as having undertones of "greige," a combination of gray and beige. Threshold Design pairs the soft white walls with warm woods, gold accents and plush seating.

Try Benjamin Moore's White Down

To achieve a "scholarly library feel," blogger Ryann Miller paints her living room walls a moody green. The visually appealing shade leans more blue during the day, while green comes out in the evening, according to Miller.

Try Clare's Current Mood

For a calm and relaxing feel, blogger Amanda West sticks to warm neutrals and layers in tons of texture — from throw pillows and blankets to elegant curtains.

Try Benjamin Moore's Clay Beige

With a hint of brown, this feel-good shade looks stunning in a living room designed by Studio Indigo. For a bit of drama, the designer opts for a glossy finish.

Try Benjamin Moore's Gold Mine

This cool green with blue undertones nearly feels neutral. It's a gorgeous choice for a coastal design, especially when paired with white trim and rattan accents, like designer Allison Garrison of Allito Spaces does here.

Try Sherwin-Williams' Sea Salt

In 2024, we're seeing more moody purples popping up. Consider a deep shade, like the one Studio Indigo chooses for this traditional living room.

Try Sherwin-Williams' Quixotic Plum

Freshen up any space with an off-white, whether you go for cool or warm undertones. Designer Jessica Nelson pairs the gentle shade with light woods and neutral textures.

Try Benjamin Moore's White Wisp

With hints of green and gray, this elegant blue — Benjamin Moore's Blue Spruce — looks chic on the trim and ceiling in this living space teed up by Sarah Fischer of Sarah & Sons Interiors.

From dark to light, there's a ton of overlap between blue and gray. Here, Maren Baker Design chooses a smoky, light and cool shade that looks practically neutral.

Try Benjamin Moore's Pale Smoke

For this small living room, Sarah & Sons Interiors goes for a soft gray – Benjamin Moore's Bruton White, which is a true white with a touch of black pigment. The end result feels cozy and romantic.

Although it's deep and moody, navy is still a timeless color for any interior. Pair it with browns, tans and whites — and gold accents of course.

Try Clare's Goodnight Moon

From light to dark, pull together a few shades of pink to design an interior as cheerful as this one by Noel Gatts, principal designer of Beam & Bloom Interiors.

Try Farrow & Ball's Pink Drab

Believe it or not, brown doesn't have to be boring. A chocolate brown hue enhances this living room's wood paneling and acts as a counterpart to the beige tones in the space.

Try Clare's Coffee Date

Exuding an eclectic feel, this bright interior features peach walls and an intriguing wall mural. To complete the space, interior designer Francesca Grace weaves in two statement pieces: a green couch and large gold mirror.

Try Pantone's Peach Fuzz

White is always on-trend. Here, interior designer Jessica Risko Smith uses colorful furniture — like a vibrant green couch and a bold blue cabinet — to contrast with bright white paint.

Try Benjamin Moore's Oxford White

The large windows aren't the only feature that commands attention in this living room. The yellow hue manages to give the space an energetic feel without making it feel overwhelming.

Try Benjamin Moore's Yellow

The right beige can definitely make a statement. Interior designer Jean Lin of Colony does just that by pairing the hue with warm woods, rusty reds and natural textures.

Try Backdrop's Palo Santo