Best PAINT

We're not exaggerating when we say we've spent weeks searching for the perfect paint color for design projects. But fortunately, all of that swatching and sampling has paid off — we now have a tight edit of designer-loved paint colors that we can always turn to. Enter our 2023 best paint award winners, from neutral hues to bold, moody shades.

We're not exaggerating when we say we've spent weeks searching for the perfect paint color for design projects. But fortunately, all of that swatching and...
WINNER

Whipped

Why we love it: We've painted entire homes in Clare Paint's Whipped; that's how much we love it. It leans slightly warm without veering into the cloying creamy yellow...We've painted entire homes in Clare Paint's Whipped; that's how much we love it. It leans slightly warm without veering into the cloying creamy yellow territory, and makes any interior feel bright and comforting. We hardly even bother swatching it anymore, because we know it's that good.
$70
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RUNNER UP

No Filter

Why we love it: For a beautiful, warm-toned beige that absolutely never fails, your search ends with Clare Paint's No Filter. It's one of our forever go-tos for walls,...For a beautiful, warm-toned beige that absolutely never fails, your search ends with Clare Paint's No Filter. It's one of our forever go-tos for walls, trim, cabinetry, and beyond — it's incredibly versatile and timeless. It's no surprise that it's one of the brand's best-selling colors.
$70
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NOMINEE

Blue'd Up

Why we love it: The description of Clare Paint's Blue'd Up really says it all — it's a beautiful, spellbinding violet-blue that lends a moody, enigmatic feel to any space....The description of Clare Paint's Blue'd Up really says it all — it's a beautiful, spellbinding violet-blue that lends a moody, enigmatic feel to any space. This is one of our favorite bold paint colors for moody home libraries, traditional dining rooms, and dramatic half baths — we know you'll love it, too.
$70
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NOMINEE

Grayish

Why we love it: For a tried-and-true gray-blue paint color that never fails, Clare Paint's Grayish is our go-to. It looks amazing on the walls, doors, and trim for...For a tried-and-true gray-blue paint color that never fails, Clare Paint's Grayish is our go-to. It looks amazing on the walls, doors, and trim for an immersive, all-over look, and it's an equally great accent color on cabinetry, wall paneling, and doors.
$70
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NOMINEE

Greige

Why we love it: The name of this paint color from Clare says it all — it's the perfect gray-beige with warm undertones that never fails us. Swathe it...The name of this paint color from Clare says it all — it's the perfect gray-beige with warm undertones that never fails us. Swathe it on your walls, trim, ceilings, and doors for a cozy, enveloping look that never goes out of style.
$70
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