Architectural Room Directory

Wall Color Guides by Room

Every room has its own light, durability requirements and architectural proportions. Select a space below to view its CSS/SVG elevation diagram, recommended sheen level and curated 60-30-10 palettes.

01 / LIVING SPACES

Living Room Wall Colors

Living rooms often connect to hallways, kitchens and entryways, so their 60% wall color sets the baseline for the whole house. Check whether your windows face north (which cools gray down) or south/west (which amplifies warm cream and clay tones in the afternoon). Use a 30% trim color on baseboards, built-in shelving and wainscoting to frame the room.

Recommended sheen: Eggshell or Matte on walls; Semi-Gloss or Satin on trim and mantels

Curated 60-30-10 Palettes for This Space (4)

KW-01

Living Room Calm & Airy

Chalk & Warm Linen

Counteracts the bluish cast of north-facing windows with a creamy off-white wall, grounded by warm stone millwork and a deep olive accent.

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60% Warm Chalk #F3EFE6 · LRV 87

Main Walls: All four main walls and hallway transitions (Creamy yellow-ochre)
30% Flaxen Stone #D9D1C3 · LRV 64

Trim & Millwork: Baseboards, window casings, crown molding and built-in bookcases (Warm oat neutral)
10% Pressed Olive #4B5340 · LRV 8

Focal Accent: Fireplace mantel, interior door or reading niche (Muted botanical green)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Eggshell walls, semi-gloss trim

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KW-02

Living Room Warm & Grounded

Sunlit Clay & Plaster

Embraces late-afternoon golden light without turning orange, pairing sun-baked plaster walls with soft parchment trim and terracotta warmth.

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60% Raw Plaster #E6DDD2 · LRV 73

Main Walls: Primary living room walls (Soft rosy taupe)
30% Linen Parchment #F6F2EB · LRV 89

Trim & Ceiling: Ceiling, window frames and wainscoting (Clean warm ivory)
10% Kiln Terracotta #9E5842 · LRV 15

Focal Accent: Alcove backing, fireplace hearth wall or entry console backdrop (Earthy baked red-oxide)

Best light: West-Facing Light Sheen: Matte or eggshell walls, satin trim

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KW-03

Living Room Crisp & Gallery

Gallery White & Ultramarine

Built for bright south-facing rooms where art and furniture take center stage. Neutral gallery walls keep colors true all day.

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60% Museum Paper #F5F4F0 · LRV 90

Main Walls: Main art walls and ceiling plane (Balanced neutral white)
30% Pebble Greige #CBC8C0 · LRV 58

Trim & Architectural Detail: Deep baseboards, interior doors and window reveals (Cool mineral gray-beige)
10% Gallery Cobalt #233B82 · LRV 5

Focal Accent: Library niche, pocket doors or structural column (Pure mineral ultramarine)

Best light: South-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls, semi-gloss trim

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KW-04

Living Room Moody & Cocooning

Smoked Slate & Brass

Creates an enveloping evening lounge. Deep blue-gray walls absorb glare in the morning and glow richly under 2700K table lamps at night.

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60% Evening Slate #3B444B · LRV 6

Main Walls: Walls and matching baseboards for an unbroken vertical line (Deep blue-charcoal)
30% Mist Wool #E3E1DC · LRV 75

Ceiling & Doors: Ceiling, window sash and built-in media cabinet (Warm stone gray)
10% Ochre Brass #B5894A · LRV 28

Focal Accent: Bookcase interior back panel or bar niche (Muted antique gold)

Best light: East-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls, satin millwork

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02 / SLEEP & REST

Bedroom Wall Colors

Bedrooms experience less wall traffic than hallways, making low-sheen matte or velvety eggshell ideal for hiding surface imperfections and diffusing bedside lamp light. Muted sage greens, warm cashmere neutrals and deep dusk tones all promote visual rest when paired with soft 2700K bulbs.

Recommended sheen: Matte or Eggshell on walls; Satin on doors and window casings

Curated 60-30-10 Palettes for This Space (4)

KW-05

Bedroom Calm & Airy

Eucalyptus Mist & Oat

Softens bright morning sun in east-facing bedrooms with a muted gray-green wall that reads restful at sunrise and dusk alike.

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60% Silver Eucalyptus #D5DDD6 · LRV 71

Main Walls: All bedroom walls (Cool sage with gray softness)
30% Steamed Oat #F2EEE7 · LRV 86

Trim & Closet Doors: Ceiling, closet doors and window trim (Creamy neutral white)
10% Deep Juniper #354842 · LRV 6

Focal Accent: Headboard wall wainscot or bedroom entry door (Forest blue-green)

Best light: East-Facing Light Sheen: Matte or eggshell walls, satin trim

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KW-06

Bedroom Warm & Grounded

Toasted Almond & Cashmere

Brings quiet warmth to a cool north-facing bedroom without feeling heavy. Red-toned neutrals prevent shadowed corners from looking dingy.

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60% Cashmere Veil #E8DFD5 · LRV 75

Main Walls: Main bedroom walls (Warm almond beige)
30% Sweet Cream #F8F4EC · LRV 91

Trim & Moulding: Ceiling and window casings (Soft buttercream white)
10% Roasted Chestnut #66493B · LRV 8

Focal Accent: Lower half of headboard wall or dressing table nook (Rich red-brown)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Eggshell walls, satin trim

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KW-07

Bedroom Crisp & Gallery

Nordic Fog & Ink

Cools down an intense south-facing bedroom using a whisper-pale mineral gray, crisp white trim and a grounded ink-blue accent.

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60% Morning Fog #EAECEF · LRV 84

Main Walls: All walls in a sun-drenched bedroom (Cool slate-blue mist)
30% Gallery Alabaster #FAFAFA · LRV 96

Trim & Ceiling: Ceiling, baseboards and paneled doors (Pure neutral white)
10% Midnight Ink #283242 · LRV 3

Focal Accent: Behind the bed frame or window shutters (Deep indigo-slate)

Best light: South-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls, semi-gloss trim

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KW-08

Bedroom Moody & Cocooning

Mulberry Dusk & Limestone

A restful, low-LRV bedroom palette for winding down. Muted plum-brown walls come alive in sunset light and warm bedside lamps.

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60% Dusk Mulberry #4E3D42 · LRV 5

Main Walls: Main bedroom walls wrapped onto closet doors (Earthy plum-umber)
30% Weathered Limestone #DFD9CE · LRV 70

Ceiling & Trim: Ceiling plane and window frames (Warm greige)
10% Antique Rose Clay #B68F86 · LRV 31

Focal Accent: Inside bedroom alcove or dressing bench wall (Dusty terracotta rose)

Best light: West-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls and ceiling, satin trim

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03 / COOKING & GATHERING

Kitchen & Cabinetry Colors

In a kitchen, cabinetry and tile often occupy 30% to 40% of the visual field. Treat upper walls and ceiling as your 60% light-bouncing surface, perimeter cabinets as the 30% secondary color, and the kitchen island or pantry door as your 10% focal accent.

Recommended sheen: Satin on walls; Semi-Gloss on cabinets, islands and trim

Curated 60-30-10 Palettes for This Space (4)

KW-09

Kitchen Calm & Airy

Herbal Sage & Buttermilk

Keeps a busy kitchen feeling fresh and unhurried. Soft buttermilk walls bounce light onto classic sage lower cabinets.

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60% Soft Buttermilk #F5F0E3 · LRV 87

Main Walls: Upper walls, ceiling and backsplash surround (Subtle warm cream)
30% Garden Sage #8A9A86 · LRV 30

Cabinetry & Trim: Base cabinets, pantry door and window trim (Grayed herbal green)
10% Cast Iron #2F3130 · LRV 3

Focal Accent: Kitchen island base or range hood trim (Warm charcoal black)

Best light: South-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss cabinetry

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KW-10

Kitchen Warm & Grounded

Boulangerie Cream & Ochre

Turns a dim north-facing kitchen into a welcoming gathering spot with golden-undertone neutrals that never read sterile.

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60% Crumb Cream #F2EAD9 · LRV 83

Main Walls: Kitchen walls and breakfast nook (Golden wheat warmth)
30% Mushroom Putty #C5B9A5 · LRV 49

Cabinetry & Trim: Perimeter cabinets and wainscot paneling (Earthy taupe)
10% Harvest Ochre #B87A35 · LRV 24

Focal Accent: Kitchen island or pantry door (Spiced amber gold)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss cabinetry

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KW-11

Kitchen Crisp & Gallery

Porcelain & Bistro Navy

Clean architectural contrast for kitchens with marble, quartz or stainless steel surfaces. Bright morning light makes the navy island pop.

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60% Porcelain Glaze #F4F5F6 · LRV 91

Main Walls: Kitchen walls, ceiling and upper cabinets (Crisp cool-neutral white)
30% Pewter Millwork #D0D4D8 · LRV 65

Lower Cabinets & Trim: Perimeter base cabinets and door casings (Clean silver-gray)
10% Bistro Navy #1F3047 · LRV 3

Focal Accent: Center island base and butler pantry cabinetry (Classic deep navy)

Best light: East-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss cabinetry

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KW-12

Kitchen Moody & Cocooning

Smoked Olive & Soapstone

Rich, heritage character for kitchens that host evening dinners. Warm limestone walls balance dramatic dark-olive cabinetry.

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60% Honed Travertine #E2DACB · LRV 71

Main Walls: Upper walls and dining transition (Warm stone neutral)
30% Smoked Olive #3C4233 · LRV 5

Cabinetry: Full cabinet run and crown trim (Deep moss-umber)
10% Burnished Copper #8F4A32 · LRV 11

Focal Accent: Breakfast bar back panel or Dutch door (Russetred-brown)

Best light: West-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss cabinetry

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04 / MOISTURE & MIRROR LIGHT

Bathroom & Powder Room Colors

Bathroom walls sit close to mirrors, so strong green or yellow undertones can cast an unflattering tint on skin. In primary bathrooms, choose balanced sea-salt, pearl or warm travertine neutrals. In small powder rooms used briefly by guests, deep botanical emerald or slate creates memorable drama.

Recommended sheen: Moisture-resistant Satin on walls; Semi-Gloss on vanity and trim

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KW-13

Bathroom Calm & Airy

Spa Mineral & Sea Salt

Avoids the harshness of stark white tile while keeping high light reflectance for flattering mirror light.

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60% Sea Salt Mist #E5ECE9 · LRV 83

Main Walls: Upper bathroom walls above tile line (Whisper-soft aqua-green)
30% Warm Shell #F7F5F0 · LRV 91

Trim & Ceiling: Moisture-resistant ceiling and window casing (Clean pearl white)
10% Driftwood Slate #5E6B66 · LRV 14

Focal Accent: Bathroom vanity cabinet and mirror frame (Muted mineral green-gray)

Best light: East-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss trim and vanity

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KW-14

Bathroom Warm & Grounded

Roman Bath Travertine

Ideal for windowless or north-facing bathrooms. Warm sand undertones flatter skin tones near vanity mirrors.

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60% Warm Travertine #EAE1D3 · LRV 76

Main Walls: Bathroom walls and shower niche surround (Creamy sand)
30% Alabaster Steam #F8F5EE · LRV 91

Trim & Wainscot: Beadboard wainscoting, door and ceiling (Soft warm white)
10% Umber Clay #7D5D4B · LRV 13

Focal Accent: Vanity cabinetry or linen cabinet (Warm earthen brown)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss vanity

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KW-15

Bathroom Moody & Cocooning

Powder Room Emerald & Chalk

Small powder rooms thrive on bold color. Deep botanical green walls make brass hardware and porcelain fixtures gleam.

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60% Botanical Emerald #244238 · LRV 5

Main Walls: Upper walls above wainscoting or full wall height (Deep jewel green)
30% Chalky Bone #EFECE4 · LRV 84

Wainscot & Trim: Lower panel moulding, ceiling and door frame (Soft aged white)
10% Ochre Plaster #C89D54 · LRV 37

Focal Accent: Vanity base or painted ceiling medallion (Warm golden mustard)

Best light: West-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss trim

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05 / FOCUS & VIDEO CALLS

Home Office & Study Colors

Avoid stark, high-glare white walls behind computer monitors. Mid-high LRV sage grays, cotton-rag neutrals or warm library putty reduce eye fatigue during long workdays and provide a balanced, flattering background on video calls.

Recommended sheen: Matte on walls (eliminates screen and webcam glare); Satin on shelving

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KW-16

Home Office Calm & Airy

Focus Sage & Birch

Mid-high LRV green-gray walls keep glare soft during screen work and avoid harsh daylight bounce behind computer monitors.

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60% Lichen Gray #DCE0D8 · LRV 73

Main Walls: All four office walls in low-glare matte finish (Restful green-gray)
30% Pale Birch #F4F1EA · LRV 88

Built-Ins & Trim: Desk shelving, window trim and ceiling (Natural wood-white)
10% Pine Bark #3B4A3F · LRV 6

Focal Accent: Video-call backdrop wall or bookcase interior (Deep woodland green)

Best light: South-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls (reduces monitor glare), satin trim

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KW-17

Home Office Crisp & Gallery

Architect Paper & Graphite

A clean studio backdrop for design or color work. Balanced cotton-white walls keep paper and fabric samples accurate.

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60% Cotton Rag #F4F2ED · LRV 89

Main Walls: Main studio walls and ceiling (Neutral studio white)
30% Drafting Gray #C8C7C2 · LRV 57

Trim & Shelving: Storage cabinets, baseboards and worktable frame (True neutral gray)
10% Lead Graphite #323538 · LRV 4

Focal Accent: Pinboard wall frame and entry door (Cool architectural charcoal)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls, satin trim

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KW-18

Home Office Moody & Cocooning

Study Library Oxblood & Oak

A classic library atmosphere that flatters wood furniture and camera backgrounds alike.

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60% Warm Putty #DDD4C6 · LRV 67

Main Walls: Upper walls and ceiling (Warm parchment taupe)
30% Library Oxblood #5C2824 · LRV 4

Bookcases & Trim: Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and wainscot (Deep Venetian red-brown)
10% Saddle Tan #9E734E · LRV 20

Focal Accent: Desk alcove or interior door (Warm leather brown)

Best light: West-Facing Light Sheen: Matte walls, satin bookcases

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06 / PLAY & GROWTH

Kids' Room & Nursery Colors

High-saturation primary colors can feel overwhelming on four full walls and are quickly outgrown. Instead, use a soft warm white or oat on the upper 60% of the wall, a durable wipeable satin color block on the lower 30% wainscot, and a cheerful 10% accent on furniture or a reading arch.

Recommended sheen: Washable Satin on walls; Semi-Gloss on wainscoting and trim

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KW-19

Kids' Room Calm & Airy

Cloud Meadow & Sky

Gentle enough for a nursery and sophisticated enough to grow with a child for ten years without repainting.

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60% Cloud Milk #F3F1EB · LRV 88

Main Walls: Upper walls and ceiling (Soft warm white)
30% Meadow Mist #BDD0C4 · LRV 60

Wainscot & Trim: Lower half of walls (wipeable height), crib/bed wall and trim (Soft mint-sage)
10% Harbor Blue #4A6FA5 · LRV 16

Focal Accent: Toy chest, bookshelf back or closet door (Cheerful denim blue)

Best light: East-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls (wipeable), semi-gloss trim

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KW-20

Kids' Room Warm & Grounded

Apricot Sun & Honey

Adds cheerful warmth to a cool north-facing playroom or bedroom without overstimulating primary colors.

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60% Oatmeal Cookie #F2E9DC · LRV 82

Main Walls: Main bedroom and play walls (Warm peach-cream)
30% Soft Apricot Clay #E2B99B · LRV 53

Trim & Built-Ins: Book ledges, closet doors and window trim (Muted coral-terracotta)
10% Teal Lagoon #2E6F73 · LRV 13

Focal Accent: Reading nook arch or study desk wall (Balanced blue-green)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss trim

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KW-21

Kids' Room Crisp & Gallery

Playroom Canvas & Marigold

Treats children's artwork and colorful toys like a gallery exhibition against a durable, clean-lined backdrop.

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60% Artist Canvas #F6F5F0 · LRV 91

Main Walls: Main walls and art display zone (Crisp chalk white)
30% Fjord Blue-Gray #AFC1D0 · LRV 52

Lower Wall & Trim: Color-blocked lower wall band and door casings (Calm Nordic blue)
10% Pressed Marigold #D99B26 · LRV 38

Focal Accent: Play table, pegboard rail or bedroom door (Warm golden yellow)

Best light: South-Facing Light Sheen: Satin walls, semi-gloss trim

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07 / CURB APPEAL & DAYLIGHT

Exterior Siding, Trim & Front Door Colors

Direct outdoor daylight has an intensity far higher than indoor light, making exterior paint colors look lighter and brighter than on a swatch card. Choose slightly muted, grounded stone, shingle or charcoal tones for the 60% body, soft off-white or taupe for the 30% fascia and window trim, and a decisive 10% front door shade.

Recommended sheen: Flat or Low-Luster on siding/masonry; Semi-Gloss or Gloss on trim and front door

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KW-22

Exterior Calm & Airy

Coastal Shingle & Salt White

Direct outdoor sun makes colors look lighter than they do on the chip. This weathered stone gray reads soft and tailored in full sun.

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60% Weathered Shingle #D2CFC6 · LRV 62

Main Siding: Primary lap siding, stucco or painted brick (Warm mineral greige)
30% Salt Box White #F4F2EB · LRV 89

Exterior Trim: Fascia boards, soffits, porch columns and window casings (Soft off-white (avoids outdoor glare))
10% Harbor Slate #334756 · LRV 6

Front Door & Shutters: Front entry door and window shutters (Deep maritime blue-gray)

Best light: South-Facing Light Sheen: Flat/low-luster siding, semi-gloss trim and door

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KW-23

Exterior Warm & Grounded

Limestone Stucco & Olive Shutter

Harmonizes with natural stone walkways, clay roof tiles and mature garden foliage without turning yellow in afternoon sun.

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60% Limestone Wash #DFD6C7 · LRV 68

Main Siding / Stucco: Main stucco or siding body (Earthy warm mortar)
30% Quarry Taupe #A89F91 · LRV 35

Exterior Trim: Window trim, garage door and eaves (Grounded stone taupe)
10% Cypress Grove #3D4B3A · LRV 6

Front Door & Shutters: Front door, shutters and porch ceiling accents (Deep botanical olive)

Best light: West-Facing Light Sheen: Flat masonry/siding, satin trim, gloss door

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KW-24

Exterior Moody & Cocooning

Charcoal Barn & Cedar Door

A high-contrast architectural exterior that stands out against wooded lots and overcast skies while keeping warm undertones.

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60% Forged Charcoal #383A3C · LRV 4

Main Siding: Board-and-batten or lap siding body (Softened iron gray)
30% Chalk Mortar #E6E2D8 · LRV 76

Exterior Trim: Window frames, porch posts and gable trim (Warm stone off-white)
10% Redwood Cedar #944832 · LRV 11

Front Door: Front entry door and porch light alcove (Warm cinnamon terracotta)

Best light: North-Facing Light Sheen: Satin siding, semi-gloss trim

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