From Brat lime to down to earth olive, green in its many shades is a mainstay in interior design. This nature-inspired hue is as timeless as it gets — green kitchen cabinets or a green upholstered sofa won’t go out of style at the turn of the season. As designers, one thing instantly comes to mind when it comes to this hue: the best green paint colors.
We love punchy emerald, soft sage, and classic hunter in equal measure, so we took it upon ourselves to outline our all-time favorite green paint colors. Whether you’re looking for a modern-luxe green moment with gold accents, or an organic sage palette with airy, natural accents, we have the perfect green paint color for you.
Ahead, find our designers’ best green paint colors for every mood, style, and space:
1. Best Green Paint Colors: French Gray by Farrow & Ball
For a hint of color that still functions as a neutral, look no further than Farrow & Ball’s French Gray. This pale green is a minimalist’s dream — it adds just enough visual interest while still standing firmly in neutral territory with a gray undertone. Go wall-to-wall with French Gray and add contrast with dark gray architectural features and rich cream sofa.
2. Best Green Paint Colors: Wethersfield Moss by Benjamin Moore
We’ve never met painted wainscoting that we didn’t like, and this moss green situation checks every box. The touch of Benjamin Moore’s Wethersfield Moss not only adds a unique design feature (imagine if the woodwork was plain white), it pairs perfectly with the feather gray wallpaper and cognac bedside stools.
3. Best Green Paint Colors: Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore
It’s easy to see why sage is all the rage (sorry, we had to go for it) — this soft, earthy green is the ultimate grounded neutral that adds color to a space while remaining minimal. As evidenced by the above living room, Benjamin Moore’s Saybrook Sage truly sings with a relaxed palette and natural accents — jute lovers, rejoice.
4. Best Green Paint Colors: Teal Ocean by Benjamin Moore
While teal green is not for the faint of heart, it’s a mainstay in glam, high-energy spaces brimming with personality. Our favorite — Benjamin Moore’s Teal Ocean — is clearly bold, but plays well with neutral colors like gray and white. Of course, teal just isn’t complete without a gold accent (or 10).
5. Best Green Paint Colors: Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball
A smoky juniper green is everything and more when searching for a unique, natural, and bold green paint color. Pair Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke with soft wood textures and black accents for visual contrast, and finish the look with floor-to-ceiling paneling.
6. Best Green Paint Colors: Treron by Farrow & Ball
Earthy and natural, Farrow & Ball’s Treron green is a beautiful, soft olive that brings depth to this modern-traditional living room. Paired with the warm cream, cognac leather, and striking black, it’s a versatile palette for the ages. Pro tip: if you’re adding green to a more modern space, go with a cool undertone to complement the aesthetic.
7. Best Green Paint Colors: Kennebunkport by Benjamin Moore
Quaint, classic, and a touch preppy, Kennebunkport by Benjamin Moore brings all the charm and comfort of coastal Maine straight to your home. As evidenced by the above bedroom, this minty hue truly sings when paired with clean white, natural textures, and a touch of warm cream.
8. Best Green Paint Colors: Deep Jungle by Benjamin Moore
If 1980s gold and turquoise is wrong, then we don’t want to be right. For a high-energy green paint color that packs a punch, look no further than a classic jade. Deep Jungle by Benjamin Moore lends a zesty feel to this office space, thanks in part to the clean, high-contrast white, gold hardware, and graphic artwork.
9. Best Green Paint Colors: Great Barrington Green by Benjamin Moore
Natural and saturated laurel green is a prime choice when looking for an organic yet rich green paint color. We particularly love Benjamin Moore’s Great Barrington Green on the walls, ceiling, and trim for a moody, relaxed feel. Pro tip: refresh dated wall-to-wall wood paneling with a quick can of paint — you won’t regret it.
10. Best Green Paint Colors: Hunter by Benjamin Moore
Want to spice up your space without veering too far from your traditional roots? All signs point to a gorgeous hunter green (Benjamin Moore’s Hunter Green, to be exact). It’s punchy but still reads classic, especially when paired with a gorgeous oak table, traditional area rug, and a roaring fireplace.
11. Best Green Paint Colors: Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore
It’s easy to see why emerald is shining gem in the jewel tone world — it’s classic, bold, and a touch energetic. We especially love wall-to-wall Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore in glam, mid-century modern spaces — it truly sings when paired with dusty pink warm wood, and a hint of yellow.
12. Best Green Paint Colors: Narragansett by Benjamin Moore
If you want moody with a capital “M,” Narragansett by Benjamin Moore is an enchanting, deep sea green that feels just as deep and mysterious as the ocean itself. The blue-green paint color brings out the deep blues in the area rug while perfectly complementing the gray, cognac, and rusty red accent colors.
13. Best Green Paint Colors: Money Moves by Clare Paint
Here’s another glowing example of how a soft green can compliment organic textures, like this light oak bedroom set and decorative hanging baskets. Swathed in Money Moves by Clare Paint with blush pink accents, this pistachio green bedroom is next-level calming.
14. Best Green Paint Colors: Shady Lane by Benjamin Moore
Using a bright avocado green as an accent wall can add serious style points to your space, especially when paired with gold, black, and a touch of trendy cane. Shady Lane by Benjamin Moore offers the perfect punchy yellow undertone that feels ever so slightly retro — swoon.
15. Best Green Paint Colors: Caldwell Green by Benjamin Moore
For a rich hunter green with regal blue undertones, Caldwell Green by Benjamin Moore is always a top contender. This gorgeous shade is equal parts earthy and moody and creates a cozy, enveloping atmosphere in two quick coats.
16. Best Green Paint Colors: Greenish by Clare Paint
Greenish by Clare Paint is always a solid go-to when looking for a neutral beige with just a hint of refreshing green. If your style leans warm minimalist or organic modern, this green paint color will check every box for you.
17. Best Green Paint Colors: Kismet by Backdrop
Direct-to-consumer brand Backdrop is a mainstay for perfectly formulated, on-trend paint colors, and their rich dutch green Kismet is no exception. It’s full-bodied and earthy with a hint of punchy teal that “pairs well with leather bound books and brandy,” per the brand. We concur.
18. Best Green Paint Colors: Grenadier Pond By Benjamin Moore
For a medium green that hints at cheerful, springtime freshness, we love Grenadier Pond by Benjamin Moore. It’s subtle with a hint of exuberance and looks great in kids rooms, play rooms, half baths, laundry rooms, and guest rooms.
19. Best Green Paint Colors: Card Room Green by Farrow & Ball
Tip your toe into the world of color with this understated gray-green from Farrow and Ball. Card Room Green is a contemporary classic with vintage charm that will truly look good in any space. Pair it with the brand’s traditional neutral Off-White for a hint of contrast.
20. Best Green Paint Colors: Lawn Party By Backdrop
Lawn Green is Backdrop’s answer to a crisp, medium green with tan and yellow undertones. It’s warm, playful, and vibrant, and will lend a down-to-earth touch to any room in your home. Pair it with warm wood tone to really bring it to life!
21. Best Green Paint Colors: Yearbridge Green by Farrow & Ball
For a crisp, cheerful green that recalls springtime, our designers always reach for Yearbridge Green by Farrow & Ball. Dubbed a “fresh, avocado green” by the brand, it was “discovered in an 18th century Georgian farmhouse in Yeabridge, Somerset,” and feels just as historic as it does contemporary.
22. Best Green Paint Colors: Lush by Benjamin Moore
For a full-bodied green paint color with beautiful blue undertones, look no further than Lush by Benjamin Moore. This classic color “evokes the rainforest after a strong summer rain,” according to the brand, and looks stunning in pretty much any room, from libraries and dens to bathrooms and bedrooms.
23. Best Green Paint Colors: Greenwich Green by Benjamin Moore
A classic sage green, Greenwich Village by Benjamin Moore offers a quiet charm that bodes well in historic homes and contemporary spaces alike. Let this beautiful green paint color shine in a kids room, playroom, kitchen, or living room — it’s that versatile.
24. Best Green Paint Colors: Make Waves by Clare Paint
This rich greenish-blue from Clare Paint recalls “ocean waves rippling under the sun,” according to the brand. It recalls a sparkling Caribbean blue that’s equal parts coastal and modern. It’s a go-to for living rooms, bedrooms, and cabinetry.
25. Best Green Paint Colors: Crisp Romaine by Benjamin Moore
Crisp Romaine by Benjamin Moore is a foolproof option if you’re looking for a moody, almost black shade of green. A classic hunter green, this green paint color is rich and saturated while also leaning historic and storied — you truly can’t go wrong.
26. Best Green Paint Colors: October Mist by Benjamin Moore
A barely-there sage green that functions as a neutral, October Mist by Benjamin Moore is as versatile as it gets. Pair it with Glacier White for a clean white contrast, or go moody with complementary Forest Floor from the brand.
27. Best Green Paint Colors: Garden Oasis by Benjamin Moore
A herbaceous green from Benjamin Moore, Garden Oasis is cozy, saturated, and evocative of fresh rosemary or sage from the garden. Pair it with warm brown tones and crisp whites and grays for a layered, calming space.
28. Best Green Paint Colors: Current Mood by Clare Paint
Full-bodied and reminiscent of a classic hunter green, Current Mood is a best-seller from Clare Paint. Described as a “mysterious, moody green that’s intense and alluring all at once” by the brand, Current Mood is a popular choice for cabinetry, bedrooms, and home exteriors.
29. Best Green Paint Colors: Studio Green by Farrow & Ball
The darkest green from Farrow & Ball, Studio Green is one of the first colors developed by the brand and remains a best seller. It changes beautifully with the light, and appears almost black in a naturally moody space, according tot he brand.
30. Best Green Paint Colors: Treron by Farrow & Ball
A soft gray-green, Treron by Farrow & Ball is a beautiful shade of sage that functions as a neutral in any space. According to the brand, it’s “perfect for modern homes where lots of natural materials are used, or as an accent for both French Gray and our Traditional Neutrals.”
31. Best Green Paint Colors: Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore
A deep green with hints of moody gray, Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore recalls a summer rainstorm enjoyed from the comfort of your living room. This is a designer go-to for home offices, libraries, TV rooms, and basements — any space that could use a dose of calming moodiness.
32. Best Green Paint Colors: Chopped Dill by Benjamin Moore
A brilliant avocado green with a hint of olive, Chopped Dill by Benjamin Moore has a cool, slightly retro feel that can truly bring a space to life. It looks beautiful with rich wood tones, and would look just as at home in a Palm Springs beach house as a traditional colonial.
33. Best Green Paint Colors: Chine Green by Farrow & Ball
Named after the “steep-sided coastal gorges that are a common feature of the landscape around our home on the south coast of England,” Chine Green by Farrow & Ball is historic and modern all at once. It’s a popular choice for kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms, per the brand.
34. Best Green Paint Colors: Grasslands by Benjamin Moore
A pale green with beautiful yellow undertones, Grasslands by Benjamin Moore “captures the feeling of wide open spaces,” according to the brand. A go-to for the cottagecore look, this subtle green feels charming, vintage-inspired, and a little whimsical.
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