Paint Colors

Paint is one of the easiest ways to transform your home. Available in almost limitless colors, paint is a must-have decorating tool. Whether you are painting your walls, furniture, kitchen cabinets, or accessories, choosing the right color is the first step in any project. Get inspired by our ideas in every hue -- yellow, blue, red, purple, and more -- ranging in shade from the lightest white to the darkest tones. Use our tips for choosing colors for different rooms, from bedrooms and living rooms to kitchens and bathrooms. Learn how to match paint colors to fabric, furniture, and other decor elements to create a perfectly designed room, and learn how light affects paint color and how paint can make a room feel larger. Plus, discover the secrets to a perfect paint job with our painting and project tips -- including tool guides, in-depth how-tos, and plenty of paint advice. If you're looking for a starting point for picking paint colors, explore color with My Color Finder. This fun tool lets you try out paint colors in a room before you even pick up a paintbrush.

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Decorating By Color
  • Decorating in Blue

    Blue can be electric or serene. Find inspiration for a blue color palette.

  • Decorating in Cozy Colors

    Bring coziness to any room with these rich reds, oranges, browns and more.

  • Decorating in Green

    From emerald to mint, find the right shade of green to use in your color scheme.

  • Decorating in Orange

    Punch up your decor with a dose of orange. Discover fresh new ways to use this sometimes vibrant, sometimes muted c...

  • Decorating in Pink

    Pink has its place in any room. Get inspired to use any number of shades -- from cotton candy to rose -- for a lady...

  • Decorating with Purple

    Jazz up a room by including purple in your color scheme. From lavender to plum, this color will make a splash.

  • Decorating in Red

    Create a striking statement with red. From crimson to brick, red will add life to any room.

  • Decorating in Woodland Colors

    Draw inspiration from the forest and use shades of brown, green and autumnal hues in your decor.

  • Decorating in Yellow

    Discover ways to use yellow in your decor in shades ranging from lemon and sunshine to straw and buttercream.

  • Decorating with Cool Colors

    Give a room a serene vibe by decorating in cool colors.

  • Decorating with Harvest Colors

    Invite the warmth of fall into your home year-round by decorating in colors inspired by the season.

  • Decorating with Vineyard Colors

    From merlot to chardonnay, incorporating wine-inspired colors into your decor will create a sophisticated look.

  • Deep-Toned Walls

    Be bold in your decor decisions -- choose a dark color for your walls. Follow these tips for success.