Year of the Pigments: 7 of the Best Interior Paint Colors of 2019

Color says a lot about your personality. Your bright red front door definitely makes a statement.

As much as color is a way of letting the world see you, color also affects how you see the world. It can change your mood, thoughts, and behaviors. Color has far-reaching emotional and mental implications.  

With the huge implications, color has on your home, choosing the right color can seem daunting. Thankfully, you can always paint over it if you change your mind. 

Looking to spruce up a room, find a different vibe, and maybe bring a little joy to your home? Here’s a list of the best interior paint colors of 2019 to help you do just that:

1. Corals (Pantone’s Color of 2019)

Corals are bright, happy and optimistic.

If you really want to make a statement of joy and energy in your home, check out Pantone’s Living Coral. It was named Pantone’s color of the year for 2019. 

If this color of the year is any indication, 2019 is all about boldness. The livelier the color, the better. 

A bright color is great for rooms without a lot of natural light. They also thrive in children’s rooms, home gyms, and craft rooms. 

What does it mean to be a color of the year? How is the color of the year chosen? Click here to learn more about the process behind deciding the colors of the year.  

2. Woodland Shades 

Woodland shades are earthy and comforting. They are earth-tones with a splash of class. 

Hazelnut

Looking for a warm, creamy color to compliment the furniture you already have in a room? Look no further than a shade of hazelnut.

This go-to hue is a classic that will never go out of style. It’ll match whatever decor you currently have and will make the space more inviting. 

To make a space appear larger than it is, consider painting the wall of the room that receives the least natural light with a hue of hazelnut that is one shade lighter than the rest of the room. 

Mushroom

Mushroom is a light brown that incorporates just the right amount of grey.

This helps mushroom tones span the bridge between tans and greys. It’s an all-encompassing color that straddles gender, eras, and the laws of neutrals. It pairs well with bronze and brushed silver hardware. 

Because it is such an organic color, it’s difficult to pigeon-hole and works well with natural finishing. It’s hard to go wrong with a mushroom hue. 

3. Moody Neutrals

Sometimes neutrals are, well, too neutral. They lack depth and interest. These moody neutrals tackle all that while remaining classics. 

Lilac Grey

Dove grey is arguably one of the most classic paint colors for a modern home. Lilac grey takes that classic it to a different level by incorporating a lilac undertone. 

The lilac works wonders to boost the mood of the dove grey and create a sense of warmth with a minimalist feel. The subtlety of the color change keeps it from grating on you after a long period of time. This is a color you can grow with. 

Mist 

Mist is a blend of muted blues and greens with a subtle lilac grey undertone. This paint has been described as a “non-color”. It becomes the perfect canvas for any space. 

It is cool and calm without being boring. Like beige or white, mist can be used anywhere, anytime and for any room. Unlike beige or white, mist feels alive and ephemeral rather than standard. 

This tone is great for hiding blemishes on your walls because it provides depth without making the walls the focal point of the room. 

Pewter

Pewter is the perfect gray-beige. Similar to mushroom in color, pewter perfectly walks the line between bland and brash. 

This rich alternative to white walls keeps a space looking clean, refined, and modern, but never cold and unfeeling. 

Try pewter in your bathroom or kitchen to kick the metallic tones of your hardware and appliances up a notch. 

4. Dark Greens 

Rich hunter green is back! 

This bold, saturated color looks amazing when used sparingly. Save this brave hue for a large space with great natural light. If used in a smaller space without the light to compensate for the richness of the tone, you run the risk of making the room look cramped and dark. 

Dark greens emulate the natural world inside your home. Do you need a little of nature’s healing power in your office?

5. Muted Pastels

If dark green seems like a heroic leap for you, you’ll be happy to know that muted pastels are also making a come-back.

The chalkiness of pastels has a soothing quality that makes a great backdrop for minimalist decor. They provide an understated vibe that compliments natural stones beautifully. 

Try pairing your marble countertops with a muted pink pastel. It brings out a warmth in the stone and downplays the overt femininity of pale pink. 

Muted pastels let you rock an unexpected color in your home without risking the over-the-top quality of a fully saturated color. It’s also a great way to bring color into a room that you won’t tire of in the long run. 

6. Desert Warmth

Shades of the desert are similar to shades of woodland but have a warmer base. These colors are sure to please any fan of the Southwest. 

Soft Clay

You want to stick with a neutral like a beige or brown, but are so tired of the boring backdrop. Pick something zestier instead. Clay colors bring a fun alternative to the everyday beige. 

Soft clay tones, like terra cotta, caramel, or clove, give your space an earthy elegance. These tones have so much more personality than tan!

Your wanderlust will thank you for painting the kitchen backsplash in burnt orange. 

Mustard 

Mustard makes a beautiful statement wall. It’s a gorgeous pop of color and a much more accessible alternative to gold. Deep mustard can be used for a rich focal point without overwhelming a space. 

Go for a more muted and moody mustard if you want something with serious depth and playful light. 

The best colors come in small doses. Try using mustard for the room’s trim or cabinets. 

7. New Blues

Blue is a classic. It’s traditional. It’s hard to go wrong with a nice shade of blue. 

Steer away from navy and robin egg blue. Instead, check out a new blue. Find a shade with depth and feeling to keep the calming coldness from becoming numbing. 

Try charcoal blue or blue-grey. A very pale ice blue works wonders in a small or dark space. The new blues are soothing without being boring, and calming without being claustrophobic. 

If you’re a traditionalist at heart a new blue is the right choice to perk up a space without stepping too far outside of the comfort zone. 

What are the Best Interior Paint Colors for Your Home?

These seven paint trends will be all the rage in 2019. How do you pick the trend that’s right for your home?

Above all else, pick a paint color that works with your personal aesthetic. At the end of the day, you’ll spend more time in your home than anyone else. The colors should be ones that you love to see every time you flip on the light switch. 

And if they aren’t, it’s time to paint again! 

Looking for more trendy design ideas? Check out this article on this year’s top trends.