Trending Paint Colors of 2024

Neutral colors play a pivotal role in interior design, offering an adaptable and timeless backdrop for your decor, regardless of what your stylistic preferences may look like. While a fresh coat of neutral paint can make your home look bright and refreshing, with seemingly endless shades to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right color for you. We have curated a list of trending colors from top paint brands to help you create the interior you have always dreamed of.

A Shift In Interior Color Landscapes

One of the biggest shifts in the recent interior color landscapes has been the transition to colors with warmer undertones. After years of all-gray walls and white trim being the norm, many have grown bored of gray and are now opting for creams, beiges, and tans.

Aside from repetitiveness, this disinterest in gray tones can be marked by the rising popularity of LED lighting, which significantly affects the color temperature of a space and has left many seeking out warmer, cozier colors to counter that coolness.

Many home and lifestyle publications have reported that natural-toned neutrals, especially clay tones and sandy colors, evoke an earthy and inviting feel, which helps create a comfortable, cozy interior. Light neutral shades are especially great options for smaller rooms, as they can reflect light and make the space look larger while bringing in more warmth than stark white paint would. Glidden’s 2024 Color of the Year, Limitless, leans into this trend, with its gold hue creating a bright, soft, and sunlit appearance for your interior walls or cabinets.

Below are some additional light, warm neutrals featured across 2024 Color of the Year palettes that you can use to enhance your space:

• Subdued by Glidden
• Persuasion by Glidden
• White Dove by Benjamin Moore
• Pristine by Benjamin Moore
• Perfect Backdrop by Valspar
• Dusk in the Valley by Valspar
• Weathered White by Behr
• Even Better Beige by Behr
• Chic Taupe by Behr
• Drift of Mist by Sherwin Williams

In general, 2024 has seen a steady inclination toward warm tones, but red tints specifically have spiked in the last year or so. No matter how muted, red remains the most visible on the color spectrum and can immediately draw attention to your space. Brownish-red hues such as rust and auburn can introduce depth and theatricality to a living space, whereas tones with a pink tint, like apricot or light mauve, along with earthy reds such as terracotta, can create a softer, more upbeat atmosphere. Regardless of the desired ambiance, adding red undertones to browns, beiges, and grays can bring warmth, boldness, and liveliness to any interior. It is also a great option for those looking to add a bit of vibrance to their space without wanting to commit to bright, obtrusive colors. Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, is a light, clay-colored shade that is great for making rooms appear earthy, airy, and nurturing. 

More popular red-toned neutrals include:

• Sweet Spiceberry by Glidden
• Blush Beige by Glidden
• Topaz by Benjamin Moore
• Malted by Behr
• Orange Flambe by Behr
• Rumors by Behr

Dark Neutrals

While lighter shades often dominate home interiors, dark neutrals are growing in popularity and can be experimented with in any space. For small bathrooms, offices, or areas that do not get much natural light, darker hues can blur the edges of the space and add depth, making the room appear larger or taller. Moody tones can also be effective at closing in large spaces, making them feel more cozy and intimate. Overall, rich browns and grays are a great choice for making any area look dramatic, sophisticated, and elegant, as well as providing eye-catching contrast to rooms with lighter furniture. 

Behr’s Color of the Year, Cracked Pepper, demonstrates how dark neutral shades can be used as a statement piece in a home. Similar shades featured across 2024 Color of the Year palettes are as follows:

• Gale Force by Sherwin Williams
• Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams
• Antiquarian Brown by Sherwin Williams

Neutral colors are a driving force in home interiors, providing the perfect canvas on which your decorative vision can come to life. With thousands of paint colors at your disposal, Prosper can help you choose one that compliments your stylistic preferences best. Our skilled and client-oriented team is here to keep you updated on the latest trends, provide expert advice during the planning phase, and bring your creative ideas to fruition so that your dream home can become a reality.