Pick one of these bedroom paint colors to help you unwind at night and feel refreshed when you wake up.
Choosing the right bedroom paint color can feel surprisingly overwhelming. One gray reads blue, another looks purple, and the "warm white" you picked suddenly looks yellow by bedtime. Argh!
After painting more rooms than I can count, I've found that the best bedroom colors aren't just trendy. They create a calm, cozy mood you genuinely enjoy waking up to and winding down in every day. Absolutely!!
Whether you prefer soft warm neutrals, moody dramatic shades or airy spa-like tones, I'm sharing the bedroom paint colors that look great in real homes under real lighting.
If you want to skip the guesswork and headaches when picking bedroom paint, stick with one of the colors on this list. They are all designer favorites that suit almost any space and deliver the relaxing feel you're after.
Even so, always test a swatch of the shade before you commit.
Once you've narrowed down your favorites, paint large swatches of each one to see how it looks in your light and next to your decor. I showed how I did this when I chose our living room paint colors.
Don't skip this step!
Pro Tip
Whenever you choose a new paint color, try the actual paint color in your home first!
The easiest and quickest way to do that is with Samplize! I use them exclusively for paint samples now. There's no mess and no leftover pots of paint. Plus, these peel-and-stick rectangles made from real paint are easy to move around the room and simple to keep for future reference!
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What Is the Best Paint Color for Bedrooms?
The best wall color for a bedroom is one that feels soothing and calm and sets a restful mood. This usually falls in the gray, green, blue or neutral families.
Over the years I've picked up a few tricks that make choosing a color (and a whole house color palette) much easier. My aim with this post is to save you hours of staring at paint chips while still struggling to decide. So let me narrow down the most popular bedroom colors for you.
How to Pick the Perfect Bedroom Paint Color?
Start by deciding how you want the bedroom to feel. Gather inspiration from Pinterest or magazines.
Next, look at your existing furniture and finishes. Which colors will suit light wood or dark wood? Which shades feel calming and bring you the most peace?
Then order swatches from Samplize or get real paint samples and brush them onto the wall. Watch how the color looks in your room's light and beside your furniture.
Best Blue-Green Bedroom Paint Color Ideas
Cool hues such as blue paint colors and green paint colors are very calming and soothing. They work as instant stress relievers, which makes them ideal for bedrooms!
Blend blue and green together and you get a lovely combination for anyone seeking soothing cool tones. Here are some top picks for stress-free blue-green bedroom walls.
Sherwin Williams Sea Salt
Sea Salt is one of my favorites because it has gently warm undertones. It feels soothing and striking, and it works well in both dim and brightly lit rooms.
This versatile shade is a chameleon that shifts in appearance depending on the light. Pair it with Summit Gray, Accessible Beige, Spare White, or Kilim Beige.
NOTE: This color is similar to (and often confused with) Palladian Blue. Check out my Sea Salt and Palladian Blue comparison to see how they differ.
I love this color so much that I used it in our old kitchen and our new back porch!
Benjamin Moore October Mist
Next up is Benjamin Moore's 2022 Color of the Year, October Mist. This mid-tone sage green carries gray and yellow undertones, giving it a balanced, earthy look.
Another shapeshifter, October Mist leans green or silver depending on the light. In warm lighting it can read a touch more yellow.
Try pairing this lovely shade with Natural Linen, Steam, Collector's Item, or White Dove.
Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe
Healing Aloe is a gorgeous light blue-green that has proven both timeless and popular, which is why it appears on this list. It suits any room but is especially loved in bedrooms for the tranquil atmosphere it creates.
Try it with Agreeable Gray, Edgecomb Gray, Pale Oak, or Revere Pewter for a beautiful, grounded palette.
Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments
Quiet Moments is another chameleon blue-green-gray shade. Depending on the light, it can shift noticeably from pale blue to pale green with a touch of silver.
Whichever way it leans, this gorgeous, soothing color brings tranquility and serenity to your bedroom.
Pair it with Abyss, White Marigold, Edgecomb Gray, or Gray Cloud.
Sherwin Williams Light French Gray
Not to be confused with the Behr color of the same name, SW Light French Gray is a blue-toned gray with green undertones. In bright light it often looks silvery blue, as it does in this bedroom.
Pair it with Riverdale, Ice Sculpture, or Pure White.
Sherwin Williams Rainwashed
Here's another favorite muted blue-green, though this one leans more toward green, as you can see in this bedroom. If your room has cool-toned lighting, however, it may read bluer.
Pair it with Agreeable Gray, Chantilly Lace, or Extra White.
Best Neutral Colors for Bedrooms
No color is more classic than white or off-white. These shades are wonderfully neutral and versatile, so they can either elevate your decor or recede into the background, depending on what you need!
Choosing white paint can be surprisingly tricky, so here are my top neutral white paint colors for bedrooms to make the decision easier!
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee is an off-white that has stayed popular for years and shows no sign of fading, thanks to its creamy look. Slight yellow, green and gray undertones make it feel soft and inviting, as you can see on the board and batten in the bedroom below.
Pair it with Accessible Beige, Hale Navy, Storm, and Iron Mountain.
Benjamin Moore Silver Satin
Silver Satin is a striking off-white with a silvery look and just a hint of purple undertone that peeks through now and then. It reads warm and creamy in bright light, but in darker, cooler lighting its silver side comes through.
Pair it with Cloud White, Gray Wisp, Glass Slipper, or Cumulus Cloud.
Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige
Shaker Beige is a warm, mid-tone beige that brings a cheerful, homey character to any room, which is why it's one of my favorite bedroom paint colors. You want your bedroom to feel homey, right? This shade delivers warmth and a cozy, timeless backdrop.
Pair it with Simply White, White Dove, Lush, or Goldenhurst.
Sherwin Williams Shoji White
Shoji White from Sherwin Williams is a subtle, soft gray-white that shifts like a chameleon. It can look quite pale gray at times and read whiter at others. It's a popular choice, so be sure to test it on your walls before committing!
Pair it with Alabaster, Sea Salt, Urbane Bronze, Dover White, or Worldly Gray.
I painted my office in Shoji White and I LOVE it! The pale gray comes through in the room, which makes me so happy because it feels light and white yet has a subtle hint of color.
Benjamin Moore Simply White
I love Simply White so much that it's my go-to white paint color. You'll find it in my former guest bedroom and on my former kitchen cabinets. It's a soft, warm white with a gentle glow, yet it never reads yellow! No wonder it was Benjamin Moore's 2016 Color of the Year!
Pair it with Healing Aloe, Gray Mirage, Sea Salt, or Repose Gray.
Best Gray Bedroom Paint Colors
Gray and greige paint colors have been the go-to neutrals for many years. They're a favorite for anyone who loves neutrals because they add a little color and a chic feel that suits nearly any decor style.
Finding the perfect shade of gray is almost as tricky as choosing white, so here are my top versatile picks.
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
No list of the best bedroom paint colors would be complete without Benjamin Moore Gray Owl! This shade is incredibly versatile and often reads as a warm, true gray, though you may catch a blue or green tint depending on the light and surroundings.
You can pair it with Simply White, Solitude, Burnt Ember, Beach Glass, and White Dove.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
One of my all-time favorite bedroom paint colors is Revere Pewter. It's a warm-leaning greige that radiates calm, soothing energy. I used it in the living room, hallways and entryway of our old house.
I loved it so much that I painted our current primary bedroom in this calming shade of soft gray. It's a great choice!
Check paint swatches first, because depending on the light, this shade can show a faint green undertone.
Pair Revere Pewter with Soft White, Cloud White, Quiet Moments, Winding Vines, or Buxton Blue.
Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
Repose Gray earned its spot on this best bedroom paint colors list because it looks fantastic nearly everywhere. It's a warm gray that can show mild green or purple undertones, which simply add depth to this very livable shade.
Pair it with Pure White, Tidewater, Urbane Bronze, or Eider White.
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
I'm convinced this shade got its name because it's so agreeable! It's versatile and can shift between creamy gray, greige and blue-gray. It has plenty of depth and works well almost anywhere.
Pair it with Pure White, Aloe, Oyster Bay, or Sea Salt.
Benjamin Moore Paper White
Even though Paper White has "white" in its name, it reads more like a pale gray. This shade looks great with other cool tones like blues and violets, and it stands out nicely against white trim!
Pair it with Kendall Charcoal, Mauve Blush, and Desert Tan. As you can see below, it looks stunning alongside creamy neutrals and warm woods!
That wraps up this list of the best bedroom paint colors! I hope it covers the bases and helps you narrow down your favorites as you choose a new color for the bedroom. Be sure to test any color you like before spending money to paint the whole room!
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