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Best of Warm Neutrals | Paints

We know neutrals may seem boring, but they’re the base of any palette and an essential part of good design. Selecting the wrong neutral can throw off all other selections, but choosing the right one can tie a design together and make it great!

Options for neutrals are widespread and varied, there are lots of different color tones within the “neutral” family. Today we wanted to focus on warm neutrals and some of our favorite paints within that group - take a look below at the warm neutral paints we find most inspiring!


INSPIRATION 1 | PALE TONES

Photo: Chris Round  |  Paints: Benjamin Moore  |  Colors (top to bottom): Shoreline 1471, Taos Taupe 2111-40, Gray Huskie 1473, Lambskin 1051, Lingerie AF-200

Photo: Chris Round | Paints: Benjamin Moore | Colors (top to bottom): Shoreline 1471, Taos Taupe 2111-40, Gray Huskie 1473, Lambskin 1051, Lingerie AF-200


INSPIRATION 2 | NATURE’S LANDSCAPES

Photo: Mike Irwin  |  Paints: Kelly Moore  |  Colors (top to bottom): Copper Blush KM4403, Bear Hug KM4510, Americano KM4512, Myrtle Pepper KM4406, Pink Scallop KM4408

Photo: Mike Irwin | Paints: Kelly Moore | Colors (top to bottom): Copper Blush KM4403, Bear Hug KM4510, Americano KM4512, Myrtle Pepper KM4406, Pink Scallop KM4408


INSPIRATION 3 | FASHION

Sweater: Stories.com  |  Paint: Sherwin Williams  |  Colors (top to bottom): Sanderling SW7513, Muslin SW6133, Arcade White SW7100, China Doll SW7517, Rockweed SW2735

Sweater: Stories.com | Paint: Sherwin Williams | Colors (top to bottom): Sanderling SW7513, Muslin SW6133, Arcade White SW7100, China Doll SW7517, Rockweed SW2735


INSPIRATION 4 | ARCHITECTURE

Photo: Alison Brooks  |  Paint: PPG  |  Colors (top to bottom): Molasses 1079-7, Warmstone 1015-3, Caramel Kiss 1083-6, Cotton Tail 0998-1, Warrior 1076-6

Photo: Alison Brooks | Paint: PPG | Colors (top to bottom): Molasses 1079-7, Warmstone 1015-3, Caramel Kiss 1083-6, Cotton Tail 0998-1, Warrior 1076-6


INSPIRATION 5 | (MORE) FASHION

Clutch: Bembien  |  Paint: Glidden  |  Colors (top to bottom): Eloquent Ivory 45YY 75-110, Confidence 1078-5, Little Bear 1074-7, Kangaroo 1078-4, Toasted Almond 1097-3, Phantom Mist 1002-7

Clutch: Bembien | Paint: Glidden | Colors (top to bottom): Eloquent Ivory 45YY 75-110, Confidence 1078-5, Little Bear 1074-7, Kangaroo 1078-4, Toasted Almond 1097-3, Phantom Mist 1002-7

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