The saying “The more things change, the more they stay the same” certainly applies to popular interior paint colors.
For years, homeowners have gravitated toward neutral paint colors—light shades of white, beige, gray, and tan.
Perhaps that is due partly to the farmhouse trend made popular by Chip and Joanna Gaines. Or perhaps, it is the opinion that neutral-colored homes are more appealing to homebuyers.
But for those homeowners who like more color, consider using a dark paint color as a neutral.
Contrary to popular opinion, neutral colors don’t have to be light. Charcoal gray, rich brown, deep green, navy blue, and black are great options for dark neutral colors.
The trick to making a dark color work is in the color you choose and the furnishings and décor you pair with it. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
3 Tips for Choosing a Dark Paint Color as a Neutral:
Finding a color that has a gray or brown undertone base is important, so it doesn't get tiring or stand out too intensely.
Deep greens and blues are very calming and many colors play well together. Depending on the exterior view, green can also help marry tones.
Charcoal and black walls are great options for art displays. You can also use black as an interior door and trim color that is striking, rich, and creates a lovely high contrast.
With these tricks, you don’t have to shy away from using dark paint colors in your home.
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