Home Home Improvement Painting 7 Timeless Paint Colors You Will Never Regret Nope, we're not talking about seven different shades of white. By Caylin Harris Caylin Harris Caylin Harris is a freelance writer, stylist, and crafter with over a decade of experience in the media industry. She is a regular contributor to magazines like Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Family Circle, Rachael Ray Every Day, Good Housekeeping, and Parents. Served as craft producer for season three of the Emmy award-winning TV show, Naturally, Danny Seo. Whether she's working for editorial or brand clients, she loves helping people learn new and exciting information about all aspects of their homes and lives. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 22, 2022 We reached out to some of our favorite paint companies to ask which interior paint colors customers keep coming in for again and again. They revealed the most popular and longest-running interior paint colors on the market. These time-tested shades have been loved for years, proving that they will never go out of style—so you won't have any regrets a few years from now. 5 Paint Colors That Can Actually Help Your Home Look Cleaner 01 of 07 Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue Farrow & Ball Dark blues are always popular for Farrow & Ball, but in general, blue is a color used for its amazing transformative powers. It reflects the soothing tones of both the sea and the sky, creating rooms with a timeless appeal. A deep blue tone, like the cult-favorite Hague Blue, creates a space that's both comforting and restorative. 02 of 07 Clare's Current Mood Clare People aren't afraid to go deep when it comes to blues and greens; you can't underestimate the impact of bold color in any room in your home. Clare's research shows that dark shades, such as Current Mood, are still having a major moment. This hue brings richness to a kid's bedroom, a nursery, an office, or even a primary bedroom. 03 of 07 Benjamin Moore's Simply White Benjamin Moore So we had to include at least one shade of white. A favorite of interior designers and homeowners alike, Benjamin Moore's Simply White feels crisp and clean, like a fresh snowfall. Warm undertones keep it from feeling sterile, so this white is multi-purpose, and it's a favorite for trim, ceilings, and walls. RELATED: The 21 Best White Paint Colors, According to Top Designers 04 of 07 PPG's Pony Tail PPG Beige is back, but honestly did it ever really go anywhere? One of PPG's longest-running colors, Pony Tail is a mid-tone, shaded clay beige with a khaki undertone. As versatile as it sounds, it looks at home in any room in your house. Paired with white trim, it feels clean and fresh, but still adds warmth. 05 of 07 Behr's Dark Crimson Behr Rich without being showy, Dark Crimson looks powerful on any wall, but could also be a dramatic choice in a dining room or office space. As the light within a room changes, the color does too, evolving to a deep wine colored shade. It's an interior color that defies trends and will always be appealing. 06 of 07 Clark+Kensington's Stone Fireplace Clark + Kensington A nod to natural materials, this slate gray feels at home in an organized kitchen, but also works just as well in a living room. Accented with other natural surfaces like stone and wood, Clark + Kensington's Stone Fireplace feels modern but still has some traditional appeal too. 07 of 07 Sherwin Williams' Tricorn Black Sherwin-Williams If a room is full of natural light, black can be a dramatic and dynamic color, adding a warmth and coziness to a bedroom, foyer, or powder room. Sherwin-Williams' truest black, Tricorn Black, works as a great accent on a ceiling or trim, but also as a beautiful, modern statement in any room of the house. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit