6 Paint Shades We Love and How You Can Use Them

How You Can Use It
“I had these cabinets put into the den of a house that’s over 100 years old and has a lot of original molding, so we didn’t need more woodtones. The homeowner had chosen navy but at the last minute worried it would be too dark. And that’s how we landed on this amazing sapphire blue.” — Robin Titus, R Titus Designs, Chicago, IL

The Paint
Downpour Blue, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It
“This home office used to be a dull shade of gray, hardly an inspiring place to get stuff done. I painted three walls white, and an accent wall deep, moody teal. The color brings lots of personality and showcases the art. Who wouldn’t want to work here now?!” — Gina Sims, Gina Sims Designs, Decatur, GA

The Paint
Dark Harbor, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It
“This condo’s master bedroom used to be a lifeless shade of tan, which was a bad match for the vivacious homeowner. Eggplant gives it lots of spunk but looks dramatic and sophisticated, too.” — Laura Tribbett, Outline Interiors, Chicago, IL

The Paint
Grape Juice, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It
“Most people use a bold color on the wall and a subtle one on the ceiling, but I flipped things around. The cheery blue resembles a bright, clear sky—perfect for such a light-filled living room. I used the same shade on the doors to tie it all together.” — Alisha Gwen, Alisha Gwen Interior Design, Pittsburgh, PA

The Paint
Lazy Sunday, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It
“Since this homeowner is creative and fun-loving, I picked something equally vivacious for the walls of his home office. This shade of blue is super energized and a little offbeat—a perfect match.” — Orlando Soria, Homepolish, Los Angeles, CA

The Paint
Calypso Blue, Benjamin Moore

How You Can Use It
“People tend to think open lofts have to be all white. This rich purple proves that’s not true! Using it for an accent wall in the dining area gives the space definition. I also like that it looks like the perfect glass of wine.” — Kevin Clark, Homepolish, New York, NY

The Paint
Dark Burgundy, Benjamin Moore