Our paint color wheel is getting a little shadier.
For many, inky blues, deep charcoals, and pure blacks are off-limits when considering interior paint colors.
When used appropriately, darker paints can open up a space.
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Since they’re more dynamic than over-usedwhites and neutrals, they offer a unique character to your home.
The key, of course, is finding the right shade.
We asked several designers to share their tried-and-true dark paint colors to make your decision process a little easier.
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Get the Color:Hunter Green (2041-10) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
Greenblack by Sherwin-Williams is a perfect shade to give a one-color room a special pop.
Get the Color:Greenblack (SW 6994) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
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Get the Color:Seaworthy (SW 7620) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
“Rocky Coast is a crisp moody charcoal paint color,” Goldberg said.
Get the Color:Rocky Coast (1595) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
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Plus, they’re a welcome variation from the cool blues and gray tones often used in darker spaces.
Get the Color:Middlebury Brown (HC-68) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
Not quite black or gray, Mount Etna features deep greens and blues that contrast well with light colors.
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“It’s a very special color because you’re free to’t define it.”
Get the Color:Mount Etna (SW 7265) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
Brinjal
Move over, black and gray because there’s a new dark power hue in town.
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Using a deep eggplant purple on the walls adds warmth to the space while maintaining the dark enveloped atmosphere.
Try the Color:Brinjal (No.
- by Farrow & Ball; farrow-ball.com.
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Get the Color:Southern Vine (2138-10) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
Asphalt
Ready to make a statement?
Turn the brightness down with deep charcoal.
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Get the Color:Asphalt (CC-548) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
“I can apply Tricorn without the worry of any selected hardware clashing because of varying undertones.
This paint color isn’t just neutral.
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It’s extremely versatile.”
Get the Color:Tricorn Black (SW 6258) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
One of my all-time favorites is Portola Paints and Glazes' Fade to Black' Roman Clay."
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Stein loves to pair this hue with softer tones and cozy textures for the perfect finishing touch.
Get the Color:Fade To Black by Portola Paints & Glazes;portolapaints.com.
However, finding the right one can be tricky with so many shades.
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Get the Color:Downpour Blue (2063-20) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
For this shade, the magic lies in its iridescent-like glow.
It’s super-versatile."
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Curtis loves to incorporate this in smaller spaces such as a study or guest bedroom.
Get the Color:Waller Green (CW-510) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.
Peppercorn
Try this moody shade for a dark neutral that works with your space.
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Get the Color:Peppercorn (SW 7674) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
Get the Color:Stiffkey Blue (No.
- by Farrow & Ball; farrow-ball.com.
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