For a cozy feel in your room, consider a warm neutral paint color with undertones of yellow, red or orange. If you want a more open, airy vibe, consider neutrals such as white and gray that have cooler undertones like green, blue or purple. Survey your room or floor for predominant color direction.

Background tones like these earthy grays, easy going beiges and fresh-canvas whites will set the stage for any and all decor you bring home and partner beautifully with feature walls. So feel free to work them into any color palette — these hard-working neutral paint colors play very well with others.

Extend your love for neutral colors into the middle of the room via furniture, rugs, and home accents. Combine silver, charcoal gray, and white with misty mauve for understated elegance, or rev up that same neutral combo with unexpected pops of gold or teal.