Best Neutral Paint Colors for Your Home | How to Choose Neutral Paint Colors From Benjamin Moore

[@furpatch4457]

I love that you talk fast. Putting out the info quickly and orderly is very effective and I don’t feel like I’m wasting time. Thank you!!

[@Nick_Lewis]

I appreciate that! The speed of my voice seems to be the most controversial thing about my channel! haha! I've heard some love it, some don't but I just talk how I talk! I tried slowing down but it feels unnatural and it becomes harder to think of what I want to say when I'm not moving at my usual speed!

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@@Nick_Lewis KZbin has speed adjust option on App.. so I always move speed to 1.5 if people talk too slowly for me. Your pace is great for me😄

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I’m a foreigner and I can here you just fine. Completely agree with FurPatch 🥰

[@karmaefs5009]

@@Nick_Lewis the people that think you talk too fast, just aren't listening fast enough! At least that's what I tell myself when people say I talk too fast! Love your videos and just subscribed.

[@winthrop2005]

Some people think that fast-talkers are nervous. Also I could imagine that some people are used to not being heard, therefore they talk fast to not “take up anyone’s time”. Hope it’s just your “thing”

[@NicoleL8600]

I don't normally comment on videos but feel compelled to after watching this and a few other of your color videos. Nick, you do a FANTASTIC job of explaining color making it simple and uncomplicated. Like others have commented, you get straight to the point and are very effective in what you do. Thank you for putting knowledge out there. It's greatly appreciated!

[@ТаСу-ю3л]

For once I don't have to increase the speed to 1.25 or even 1.5 👍👏❤️

[@MG-jv7pe]

Thank you for this! Hallelujah finally a designer who gets straight to it without stories of how you went on a dream vacation and the colors inspired you to blah blah blaaaahhhhh.

[@travelingwithfrenchtraveler]

After months of struggling with colour choices, your video is a life-saver. Thanks for explaining in a simple, effective manner.

[@musicalchasm7997]

It's honestly awesome to see someone include black as a neutral paint option. I just bought a house in an area that has constant snow for 7-9 months of the year so I want to go for a color that isn't white. Since my ceilings are quite tall and I have a lot of natural light I'm planning on picking either a very dark grey or a black

[@kikimich]

idk how KZbin knew to recommend your channel to me, but I'M SO HAPPY! I am by no means a design expert, so when my husband and I build our home these videos will be my best friends lol

[@maxe381]

“There’s red, there’s white, there’s good or bad” this is the best analogy to the search for paint EVER. It’s exactly how I feel surrounded by paint swatches 😩😩

[@bobby350z]

I have been watching so many videos in the last 3-4 days as I need to decide what colors for our bathroom remodel. Your is the most informative, concise to the point video. Thank you.

[@misstracey301]

For the past 5 years my house has been Edgecomb Gray with White Dove trims and ceilings...I’m still obsessed with it! It goes with everything and never lets me down.😊

[@AGermanMan]

Kind of crazy - just finished using Revere Pewter with a Chelsea Grey accent wall and Decorators White on all the trim - looks absolutely amazing !

[@ladypaz]

I’m all about the Revere Pewter! 💖

[@inspiredbybeauti7997]

Well done. The most concise and comprehensive video I've seen on selecting neutral paint colors. Thank you!

[@pawool]

After watching this awesome video I finally worked out the best colour scheme for my new home. Thanks again Nick! It was sad when I found out that Benjamin Moore doesn't have a distributor here in Australia. The paint stores kept telling me that I need to bring in a physical paint sample otherwise they couldn't help me. After some further investigating, I found out that Benjamin Moore can send you the RBG numbers (red blue green apparently) and you can now take this information to your paint shop and can get the exact colour. They kindly responded to me with the information for the two colours I wanted which is amazing. I am hoping this will save some time for anyone else who lives in a country where this brand isn't available. :)

[@Nevisblau]

Thank you for this. It’s so satisfying to listen to your ideas. So coherent, so professional and it’s all very, very precise and clear. I am currently having a house build-still on structural stage and your channel is extremely helpful to me. 💕

[@mybestideas1]

The was one of the best explanations I've heard on YT. Thanks!

[@curveappeal8180]

Balboa Mist is a great color. We have it on our living room & dining room walls. The color has very interesting shifts in different lights (early morning, evening sunset, overcast, etc) It’s neutral enough to work with warm or cool decor. I just love it!!

[@kskess]

Haven't checked yet but appreciate your info!

[@karination]

That’s the color I want my house to be

[@lollyann7630]

A calm, chilly wintery Saturday binge watching ALL Nick Lewis, can't get enough of your wonderfully practical advice and soothing voice.......THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for all your content, I'm obsessed!!!!!

[@fusionexcavating]

We’re home owners building a brand new modern home in the Okanagan and putting materials together as we go along. Thank You for this amazing video...you’ve helped US tremendously. Love this video and love that you’re straight to the point. My husband NEVER watches any video...BUT he’s actually watched three or yours -thus far. You gave us direction and confidence in picking colours from Benjamin Moore.

[@prtrinilan4357]

Finally, someone who gets to the point! Great teacher! Unfortunately, anything gray I associate with mood. Looking for some beige and creams to consider for a new construct in FL. Exterior chosen by us was Navajo White since other colors offered by builders were to dark. Now looking for an interior color as they eliminated selection and only will do Pearl... which at least will be easy to paint over. Going for a more tropical airy but cozy resort vibe. I will now navigate through your other videos to see if you talk about beiges and creams. Again, great informative and to the point video!

[@Dulce-cm2kx]

Same here. I love, love beige/ cream colours. It's such an elegant, crisp and sophisticated tone.

[@HotaruMimiuchi]

Also something that people don't think about when picking paint: the quality of the titanium dioxide in the can of paint. Lower grade titanium dioxide will mute colors or add more grey or yellow tones to the overall paint color, while the higher grade will be more vibrant and be true to the color chip. From my experience selling various brands of paint, Benjamin Moore and Valspar have more consistent quality over the majority of their different lines of paint, with the exceptions being their low end paints. The most inconsistent brand is Sherwin Williams. I also only go with Benjamin Moore because they are the only company that uses hard-dry pigments, which means (among other things) that the color lasts longer.

[@marcellaalloway487]

I'm a painter and I use Benjamin Moore and Behr Marquee, try not to use Sherwin Williams at all their inconsistent products they've been going down for quite awhile... Their paint is terrible

[@Ephesians5-14]

What do you think of Clark and Kensington?

[@HotaruMimiuchi]

@@Ephesians5-14 I have never gotten to try it. It's not available where I live.

[@tinaprice4948]

It took about 4 years for us to find a color we liked we kept thinking in the store oh we like the grey with the blue undertones the most, would buy about 5 samples and pant large swatches on our wall. Found one we thought we loved and painted the guest bathroom, after about a week it just looked baby blue with a hint of grey to us :(. Finally we went back and decided on a green undertone grey, and we LOVE it! What you think you want and what you really like may be different :D

[@Kay-fv7cw]

Great information. I'm looking to paint kitchen cabinets, and I don't want bright white but want it in the white family. Decisions decisions.

[@TriniMonstera]

Sherwin Williams Greek Villa is a nice light colour that is not white. I painted my upper cabinets and walls with it, my lower cabinets is a mid tone wood

[@kindacrazyAna14]

We are buying a house!!!! (At age 26) and it is gonna need some renovation so here I am tryna get inspo and find out what I like (cause I know what I do not like🤣) And I have become obssessed with your channel. Love from Jamaica.

[@veram8547]

You showed up on my feed and I love your content so I am subscribing and look forward to reviewing other videos. This was great timing as I am choosing paint and it’s overwhelming. You narrowed it down. 👍🏼

[@Nick_Lewis]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@angiem8434]

I painted my main living room in Shoji White by Sherman Williams. It's griege and some people in reviews reported green undertones..which I didn't want..I painted faint swatches on all the walls and looked at them in different lightening.. thankfully there was no green undertone for me. It's such a warm color I love..take your time picking out paint..it makes a huge difference

[@angelikacaruso577]

I had my house 🏠 painted in Soft chamoise , I live in florida and wanted to feel a bit cool in my space, because we have for so long sun and heat. Great info ,love watching, thanks 😊

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks for sharing!! Good example of trying to match your paint to the vibe you want to create.

[@mybestideas1]

That colour looks amazing!

[@le_th_]

Just my subjective opinion, but this was one of your most impressive videos. The time you put into this video must have been considerable, and (as usual) your organize your info really well and in a manner that is easier for non-industry people to absorb (not all decorators can or even want to do that). I actually can't believe this doesn't have more views because it's THAT good and informative. Well done.

[@shahanarahossain975]

I live in the uk and painted my kitchen/diner Benjamin Moore French Canvas, as I wanted something light and bright but keep to my colour theme of green. French Canvas has a subtle undertone of Green. It blows me away the amount of comments I get on my choice of colour especially as I thought most people will see a natural cream. My builder has recommended my colour choice to many of his clients but it is a little more difficult to get hold of Benjamin Moore in the UK as not many retailers stock it.

[@Jordan-ru6je]

I totally agree with the other accolades. And I found the photographs you use with the actual paint color on the wall are somehow more helpful than I’ve seen on other sites. Maybe it’s because the furnishings more closely represent mine. I think the natural lighting that’s used helps me understand the colors better also. Ty!

[@melindadavis920]

I honestly have learned so much from watching your enjoyable and educational videos!! Not only has it helped me in choosing colors for our basement remodel but also as a realtor when it comes to staging homes or suggesting a color change to a potential buyer. Thank you 😊

[@wg9782]

Very helpful. I like how you show the paints of each category one against the other with the warm/cool scale above. Very glad I came across this video.

[@mihretbarse5938]

Nick thank you so much ! I can't tell you how I loved my simply white living room paint .

[@jemc006]

I’m learning new things every video. Thanks from Texas.

[@Nick_Lewis]

I'm glad! You're welcome from Vancouver!

[@theresas7565]

Balboa Mist and Simply White never disappoints. I have used Onyx on a client's front door - stunning!! Great Info!!!!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks for sharing! I'm a sucker for slight warm undertones!

[@zainkhanrealtor8198]

Balboa Mist looks great with dark floors

[@kmarch6630]

Swiss coffee is my go-to for white paint.

[@noiseanddirt8263]

We just had to paint over marks on our vaulted ceiling. They had never been painted, just had the mop-end-oval spackle texture. We matched the color as best we could and got it in a flat paint. It was Swiss coffee. Your comment made my jaw drop haha!

[@azhotmom]

I keep coming back again and again to swiss coffee when I need white. We just painted our awful orange-y kitchen cabinets and the winner was ta da! Swiss Coffee again :-)

[@herminik]

this may be the best video on paint ive ever seen

[@KittysCat-j7x]

Omg, I’m looking for a main wall color of my house, and I watched a looooot videos, but yours is the most clear, and the most useful one! Thank you!

[@jennaann5175]

I know blue isn't typically considered a neutral but my favorite dark paint color is BM Hale Navy!!

[@tashagervais8733]

For Sherwin Williams, "Pure White" is a great neutral white. Probably very similar to Chantily Lace. We used it all over our home and just love it.

[@kataphorav6842]

We moved into a house that was built three years ago; the walls throughout the entire house are two different greys. One is close to a Metropolitan grey, and the other is what I describe as portaHELLa or elephant mudbath (aka not for me); it's not even greige, it's more like a graupe. There doesn't seem to be any logic behind why which walls are which color either. Throw in the natural lighting changing the colors from room to room (one room looks like a Sage green), the rustic, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures everywhere (not for me), and the barn doors (again, not for me)...I have A LOT of work to do. I painted the entertainment area of our basement black, left the door trim, baseboards, and ceiling white. I love it! Thanks for your videos!

[@janicelindegard6615]

I have watched this several times and always skipped the blacks, but I didn't today and I'm glad I did. I just moved into a house built in the late seventies. It has a two story ceiling in the living room, three paneled sliding glass door with three clerestory windows above. There is a fireplace, as well, which has a very dramatic chevron patterned accent (I don't know what else to call it) that goes from the top of the fireplace all the way to the top of the vaulted ceiling. You can tell that it was some rustic dark-toned wood originally, but it's been painted white more than once. Just when I decided my main wall color would be Balboa Mist, I also realized that black would be a great. Now, of course, I am overthinking the main wall color. I'm beginning to think I will live with the semi-gloss colonial blue the previous owners painted everything for at least three years before I finally make up my mind.

[@meriawakened]

I had to pick a color to go with a yellowish pine tongue and groove ceiling that my husband wanted. I chose Rice Grain by SW, hoping the green undertone would work. Now I'm second guessing myself. 😊

[@ItsMefromSnuffys]

Get a divorce and move😊

[@finnomara4148]

It is often advised to paint samples and paint pots on your wall and look at it during different times of the day. I've heard you recommend this on two videos tonight. I would suggest painting your paint pot samples on card/plywood , anything you can move around different aspects of your space and see effect of light in every corner and open surface at any time of day without needing multiple samples

[@lindab146]

I just subscribed, great knowledge and content! Looking forward to more 👍

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks Linda!

[@marysmith9824]

I really appreciate the way you present your information. It is precise, organized, and easily understood. Your explanation of best neutral paint colors is the best I have ever seen.

[@izzubaby893]

I painted my house edge comb grey and dove white and I am loving it

[@a.d.b535]

Congratulations. I stress over color choices.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Beautiful! ❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@cathynoll2256]

You are so helpful! I enjoy listening to your soothing voice especially considering how overwhelming a renovation is. Thank you!

[@1sornram]

I'm painting my walls soon so happy to come across this video. Thanks

[@rubymullins1528]

Love watching your videos. You have a great way of explaining.

[@staceye2851]

I love you. This is the best advice on picking colours and practical testing ideas I've ever seen. TY! PS: Same on the wine nonsense. ;-)

[@Nick_Lewis]

Glad it was helpful! Yeah I say just drink up! 🍷

[@staceye2851]

@@Nick_Lewis My late MIL once told me all of my taste is art was in my mouth, and when it comes to wine, it's AWOL.

[@ginadonza3549]

Balboa Mist casts purple in some lighting and is too light for a southern exposure. Classic gray is really off white and washed out in a southern exposure. It can have a hint of pink/purple too. Revere Pewter in my house didn’t look good in a western light (cast blue) but does look true to color in an east facing room. It needs light or it can be dark. The room’s fixed element matter too. Nice video.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Great stuff!! Speaking of light effecting things, one thing I have seen over and over is an attempt to get a neutral grey and when it is put up on the walls, it looks too blue. Your selections look great. I'm glad that there is a move toward warmer greys now. We did a coastal home and we're going for a graiyge tone since we had brown leather and existing beige tile floors. When it was all up, I thought it was a bit too warm but now that everything is being accessorize, it looks good.

[@Oceangirl_505]

So grateful that I found you! Finally, an expert with practical advice. New Sub here, I will binge watch your videos 👍

[@funygomescadina6660]

Thank you from paris been struggling to fi d the right color for my living room

[@Nick_Lewis]

You’re welcome!

[@guygirl5270]

He's very Informative ,too the point , and explains with examples. Great video. Thumbs up this guy .

[@dianegould1696]

This video was extremely helpful! I appreciate your get to the point technique!

[@felicia_rm]

The lighting in your video is exquisite hey 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@RenaAVerdugo]

So happy KZbin suggested you. I’m now subscribed!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kanjamslam7812]

Hi Nick! Really enjoy your videos! I'm a first time home-buyer currently looking for houses in the Northeast and it seems all of your examples are for very large, wealthy homes. Can you provide videos on how to design within more modest homes? Things like 3 bedroom colonials or split-levels? Thank you so much!

[@erinstanger416]

I love Navajo White. It’s in my home.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Very warm and cozy! 😌

[@ruizoe7]

The wine comparison 😂😂

[@thekirksiffs5285]

You don't have to tell me to paint my house Chantilly Lace because I already did that exact paint when we remodeled a few months ago. I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@debiwaleski1797]

I have been searching for this information for a while. I suspected that when choosing paint colors for a room it might be good to go with warm with warm colors or cool with cool tones. I didn't know about choosing neutral to go with either warm or cool tones. This video was very enlightening! Thank you so much!

[@mistymyers2417]

Just stumbled on this video and thank God. Straight to the point. Clear, concise and very information. Thank you so much.

[@laurieebert961]

Great video. I'm searching for a warm beige without yellow or gold undertones and not gray. Ugh. Having a tough time finding. I have a blue faux finished glistening ceiling so a yellow beige won't work for sure, plus it's a sunny room. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Choosing is a real chore! So far I kind of like Ben Moore Cocoa Beige #1023 but a tad drab, could be a bit deeper, a little more color. If you have any ideas...I'm listening!

[@Shamilaselma1]

This is excellent advice 😊 Thank you for sharing 🙌

[@kathrynp7595]

Your explanation is the best I have ever heard, thank you 👍🏼

[@Inkstudioblue]

Decorating the recording studio, and your explanation helped massively. We appreciate you!

[@co7314]

Getting ready to move into a rental property, & I feel like I need to paint before putting anything up on the walls. I lived with a peachy cream for the last 8 yrs so I can’t wait to go for a cooler greige. Love your videos!

[@K.Bye.0_0]

Revere Pewter is my fav

[@jenpw1525]

Bm silver satin is my favourite off white

[@liuhailing4553]

this video is my all time favorite. Had watched 10 times lol

[@hygenius99]

Wow you did a great job explaining this subject! Thanks. Love all your videos!

[@tickledpink6684]

And the season can really change the color! I was redoing my daughter's room. Walls were a lovely soft pistachio until the tree outside her main window leafed out...split pea soup.

[@dutchesscarniegegordon56]

I would drink some of the soup

[@dd_2023]

Love the voice; love your presentation style, and you're a great wannbe decorator's "go-to" ...lol!! Thanks Nick!

[@srlkngl]

This vid is a keeper, thank you Nick Lewis....

[@nestormejia2692]

White dove is perfect walls and cellings... baseboards semi gloss color Igloo is perfect white Dunn Edwards aristoshield... black front door tricornblack

[@sierradonaven6591]

I like the white paper test rule. Thank you.

[@Nick_Lewis]

You are so welcome!

[@lucy2beme]

Awesome video and design tips. I understand some of the mistakes I've made when choosing paint colors. Thank you for getting right to the facts and making the points needed.

[@amyyoung2804]

Great video. Informative and straightforward. Thanks

[@wildwoodtop]

You've done an overall best job comparison to your peers on the KZbin platform! I'm looking for a gray that does look gray but almost White. Suggestions must appreciated

[@mmaz2845]

I love your channel. I’m a BM groupie! I can sit hours looking at my fan-deck of colours comparing one colour to another. These are my colors at the cottage (home). Classic grey with White Opulence (designer recommended) in our living-room kitchen area. Use Moonshine for bedrooms which I love. I was so reluctant to use white opulence as I had cloud white for all my trim at our other home but I can say that I happy I took the designer’s recommendation, I’ve always chosen my own colours but wanted to make sure that the whites chosen for the cottage would not be too stark so I consulted and he suggested the Classic Grey paired with the White Opulence which I was happy with, it looks great. When people say oh I chose a white, I’m like white does not exist in a paint colour 😂 which one are you using? Thinking of changing my back wall of my room black but very hesitant as I dont want to chose the wrong one. I realizeI will have to change my other wall colours from Moonshine grey to a white one. Do you have any suggesting ? My room has a lot of light with two windows each side of my bed and one on the side wall.. I’ve been looking at Onyx actually.

[@shamaraboonemua121]

Been watching for a bit due to the paint people that I follow and vid yall did. Must say I just subscribed because all the videos thus so far have been so to the point yet informative and thorough. And this is what I like! Love this!

[@meowzah2495]

Your the best at explaining interior decorating. Hands down.

[@AcrylDame]

Thank you! Now I know why I'm not quite happy with that sofa eventhough I want to work with a lot of greys: it has the wrong undertone!

[@krae1292]

Thank you! Just found you. Made me smile painting cabinets black. Love it

[@jothomsen2748]

I used grey owl in my bathroom - looked very blue.

[@msparis555]

Loved the wine analogy. Perfect! 👌

[@your1olney995]

THANK YOU!!!!! I so needed this video.

[@neri1086]

Love your channel. And am adoring the warm glow coming from the background of your space. Would you please let us know what kind of lighting creates such a cosy vibe?

[@Nick_Lewis]

Sure thing! I actually have those as flood lamps that I have tinted orange. I only use them for videos because I think they add a nice glow behind me.

[@tm9805]

I love the backdrop of your videos! Can you share what black color you have back in the (what looks like) dining room? Also, what warm color can you recommend to go with the black color if I’m using the it as a transition/accent?

[@kristywhited8857]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful! I'm faced with choosing color right now. And BTW, I want my next wine tasting adventure to include Nick! LOL! We roll the same!

[@okashi10]

Super helpful! Love the info, example photos, practical recommendations, and quick run through. Just subscribed!

[@1dontknow4321]

I have a hard time seeing the undertones in a paint color, until after I’ve painted the room. I wish paint would come with the undertone listed and if warm or cool.

[@clind6682]

One of the more helpful explanations I’ve seen especially with the pictures showing what you’re discussing. It makes sense and I think I’ve got it until I try choosing a color even if it’s one mentioned. Am I the only person who is so bad at this or can the natural light in our home change so drastically that nothing seems right at the end of it?

[@il42]

Damn, I want both cosy and sophisticated vibe. I'm screwed.

[@BrittanyLaurenWhalen]

Lol same!

[@ErumDesigns21]

I love listening to you Nick! 😊

[@yifangchen4558]

Love this video. This is a true interior design video not like lots of video talking about trend.

[@JustYFriend]

I envy people who can easily choose wall paint! For the chronically undecided, these kinds of choices are a nightmare! Thanks for addressing the issues to consider when choosing a color. It helps. 😊👍

[@Nick_Lewis]

You're very welcome!

[@lesliejsmith9987]

Great content, no wasting time. Thank you. Very helpful!

[@betha8761]

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful! Much appreciated!🌞

[@bobbyhenigsmith271]

Thank you for being precise and informative! I'm subscribing!