No matter the room, picking a paint color is never easy. First you have to choose a color family, then decide on a specific shade and finish — and there are hundreds of options on the market. When it comes to modern living room design, the color of your walls has a big impact and can completely change the energy of your space. To help you find a favorite, we’ve rounded up the best living room paint ideas for every home style in 2024.

When in doubt, stick with versatile shades. You can’t go wrong with warm hues, like sandy beige, creamy white and chocolate brown, or cool tones, like bright white and classic gray. There’s also muted colors, like light blue-gray, blush pink or soft sage, that evoke feelings of calm. While living room designs are meant to feel cozy and inviting, that doesn’t mean neutral is the only option. Ranging from light to dark, we’re loving cheerful greens, fresh blues and moody purples. As for more vibrant options, brighten your space with sunny yellow, hot pink or tropical teal.

As you scroll through these living room paint colors, you’ll find a selection of trending hues — including links to popular shades from top brands like Behr, Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore. Whether you’ve got a small apartment living room or a spacious open-concept layout, you’re sure to find an interior paint color that sparks your interest.

a living room with a fireplace and light gray wallsRIKKI SNYDER

1. Silvery Gray

You can’t go wrong with an all-purpose gray in a living room. For a relaxing style, designer Caroline Kopp pairs a cool gray hue with a white stone fireplace.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Stonington Gray

bradford house sara kate studios and gardner studio by mel willisMEL WILLIS

2. Coral Pink

Reminiscent of a sun setting over the beach, this tropical orange-pink makes a statement in the living room. For a monochrome moment, Pastiche Studios chooses a sofa and curtains in a similar shade.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Coral Gables

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3. Cheerful Green

Painted on the walls and ceiling, this deep green feels cozy, yet striking. Jason Saft, interior designer, luxury stager and CEO of Staged to Sell Home, suggests using a full gloss “to give a room a jewel box feeling.”

Try Farrow & Ball’s’ Breakfast Room Green

4. Soft White

a living room with a fireplaceMEL WILLIS

This off-white is described as having undertones of “greige,” a combination of gray and beige. Threshold Design pairs the soft white walls with warm woods, gold accents and plush seating.

Try Benjamin Moore’s White Down

blogger ryann miller painted her living room walls a dark green color — current mood by clare paint,SARA LIGGORIA-TRAMP

5. Moody Green

To achieve a “scholarly library feel,” blogger Ryann Miller paints her living room walls a moody green. The visually appealing shade leans more blue during the day, while green comes out in the evening, according to Miller.

Try Clare’s Current Mood

living room ideasAMANDA WEST

6. Warm Beige

For a calm and relaxing feel, blogger Amanda West sticks to warm neutrals and layers in tons of texture — from throw pillows and blankets to elegant curtains.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Clay Beige

7. Mustard Yellow

living room ideasJULIAN ABRAMS

With a hint of brown, this feel-good shade looks stunning in a living room designed by Studio Indigo. For a bit of drama, the designer opts for a glossy finish.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Gold Mine

a living room with a couch and a tableJAMES FURMAN

8. Muted Green

This cool green with blue undertones nearly feels neutral. It’s a gorgeous choice for a coastal design, especially when paired with white trim and rattan accents, like designer Allison Garrison of Allito Spaces does here.

Try Sherwin-Williams’ Sea Salt

purple walls living room ideaLUKE WHITE

9. Deep Purple

In 2024, we’re seeing more moody purples popping up. Consider a deep shade, like the one Studio Indigo chooses for this traditional living room.

Try Sherwin-Williams’ Quixotic Plum

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10. Off White

Freshen up any space with an off-white, whether you go for cool or warm undertones. Designer Jessica Nelson pairs the gentle shade with light woods and neutral textures.

Try Benjamin Moore’s White Wisp

a living room with a fireplaceSARAH SZWAJKOS

11.Dark Blue-Gray

With hints of green and gray, this elegant blue — Benjamin Moore’s Blue Spruce — looks chic on the trim and ceiling in this living space teed up by Sarah Fischer of Sarah & Sons Interiors.

a living room with a couch and chairsMICHAEL KASKEL

12. Light Blue-Gray

From dark to light, there’s a ton of overlap between blue and gray. Here, Maren Baker Design chooses a smoky, light and cool shade that looks practically neutral.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Pale Smoke