How Bedroom Paint Colors Influence Mood

 

Do you need a wake up spark to motivate you? Or do you prefer a cocoon for a pure respite? Keep these color tips in mind:
 

• Soft, warm colors are often used for cozy and intimate spaces
• Cool hues create calm, yet refreshing atmospheres
• Deeply saturated paint colors energize and envelop

If your ultimate goal is simply a tranquil bedroom, you can never go wrong with neutrals, off-white and soft gray paint colors. Keep this in mind while decorating guest rooms, as well: Balanced, relaxed hues are perfect for welcoming guests into your home, no matter how long they stay.

Dive deeper into your color journey with tips on shaping Your Personal Color Palette.

Our Favorite Relaxing Bedroom Colors

Just breathe.

Eager to choose a soothing bedroom color scheme that drifts you effortlessly off to dreamland? Check out our favorite calming colors and use them as your guide.

Pretty in Pink

Against cool White Heron OC-57-painted walls, soft pink of First Light 2102-70—the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2020—really pops.

The light pink graphic circle adds playful drama to this bedroom, while gold accents lend a luxurious touch.

Explore Your Bedroom’s Fifth Wall

When it comes to a bedroom paint color ideas, the ceiling is often overlooked. While classic white paint is a perennial favorite, a pop of ceiling color enhances a bedroom's character. Here, Concord Ivory HC-12 is an interesting ceiling color choice paired with Metropolitan AF-690 on the lower panel insets and Barren Plain 2111-60 on the upper panels.

Especially in a small room or a room with a lower ceiling, lighter ceiling paint colors can make a room look larger and taller. We love Summer Shower 2135-60, Beacon Gray 2128-60, and Hollingsworth Green HC-141. Look for a ceiling color that is a lighter shade or slight variation of your wall color.

Here, the Smoke 2122-40-painted ceiling gives a sky-like energy to an otherwise off-white room.

Doing it yourself? Get tips in our How-To Paint a Ceiling video to get started!

Get Fresh, Modern Paint Color in the Bedroom

Consider a contemporary edge for your bedroom. Here, the simple, clean lines of modern design pair perfectly with layered grays, as seen in this room, painted in striking Color Stories^® colors: Arctic Seal CSP-15 and Perspective^® CSP-5.

Other popular bedroom colors for a clean and contemporary look include white paint colors like Simply White OC-117 and Soft Chamois OC-13, and soft grays like Classic Gray OC-23, Gray Owl OC-52, and Paper White OC-55.

Try this for a sleek, modern look: Use the same color on the walls and trim in different sheens to create subtle contrast and a more pared back, Zen-like space.