Blue Slate
25-21 Pratt & Lambert
“Great gray for anything from a library to a bathroom, where it looks extra-crisp against white tiles or towels of almost any color.”
Raccoon Fur
2126-20 Benjamin Moore
“Deep, rich gray-brown makes dining room walls look delicious. Don’t be afraid to go dark—it’s so cozy.”
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Glass Green
1214 Laura Ashley
“Perfect turquoise—bold and fun in a bathroom or bedroom. For drama, bring in red accessories. Or use in a high-gloss finish to repaint old furniture.”
Open Sky
MS283 Martha Stewart
“Pretty hue traditionally used on porch ceilings. For a great effect, bring it inside—indoor ceilings want to look like the sky, too.”
Shaker Beige
HC-45 Benjamin Moore
“Go-to neutral, like your favorite pair of khakis. Excellent in an entry hall, living room, or den.”
Queen Anne Pink
HC-60 Benjamin Moore
Nate Berkus’s go-to pink
“Soft pink that’s sophisticated without being too sugary. Perfect for bedrooms.”
Wainscot
MS189 Martha Stewart
“Just-right white for trim, molding, and beadboard puts across a vintage look—it will look like it’s been there forever.”