15 Best Brown Paint Colors That’ll Cozy Up Any Room
Warm up your room with these calm and inviting shades.
As much as we love happy, white paint colors, there’s something so cozy about a warm and moody brown. On the heels of Pinterest naming “Mocha Brown” one of their top colors for 2024, we’re calling it now: You’re about to see brown everywhere. And for good reason! “Browns are hues that bring an earthy and friendly energy into a space, which sets the perfect tone for a room for friends and family to gather,” says EasyCare color expert Cynthia Cornell.
Much like equally on-trend green, the right shade of brown can envelop a space and easily give it a professionally designed feel. Here, we’ve gathered up a list of our 15 all-time favorite brown paint colors, from airy cream to moody almost-black. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dark brown paint color for your living room, a light brown paint color for a bedroom, or something in between, you’ll find the perfect shade on this list.
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Pine Cone Brown by Benjamin Moore
Look to nature for your perfect brown paint color. In this in-the-trees Virginia cottage, Benjamin Moore’s “Pine Cone Brown” warms up the walls with a color that references the many trees of the surroundings.
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Wall Paint Color: Pine Cone Brown by Benjamin Moore
RELATED: See more of this Virginia mountain cottage that is straight out of a storybook.
Mahogany by Farrow & Ball
In a room full of antiques, a rich brown paint color on the walls makes a nice compliment to wood tones and gilt finishes.
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Wall Paint Color: Mahogany by Farrow & Ball
Griffin by Sherwin-Williams
A touch of green in this warm brown paint color by Sherwin-Williams adds depth to small spaces like this cozy attic bedroom. Play out your paint color’s undertones through artwork and textiles, such as with the vintage plaid blanket shown here.
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Wall Paint Color: Griffin by Sherwin-Williams
Dark Chocolate by Benjamin Moore
For a classic dark, rich brown, choose this chocolate brown paint color. In this living room, a palette of reds, blacks, and ochres pulls the space together seamlessly.
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Wall Paint Color: Dark Chocolate by Benjamin Moore
Black Bean Soup by Benjamin Moore
For a dark home exterior paint color, designer-favorite “Black Bean Soup” by Benjamin Moore works for all seasons. On the porch, stick with a white ceiling to keep the space feeling open and airy, like at this eclectic Alabama farmhouse.
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Wall Paint Color: Black Bean Soup by Benjamin Moore
French Press by Benjamin Moore
If you love the idea of brown, but want something a bit moodier, go for this dark brown that has a touch of black. Here, designer Christina Salway used the hue as the border to the stairwell’s painted stripe.
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Stair Stripe Paint Color: Stonybrook by Benjamin Moore
Stair Stripe Border Paint Color: French Press by Benjamin Moore
Classic Brown by Behr
Bridge the gap between outdoors and in by going with a classic mid-tone brown. In this lakeside living room with brown painted doors, the rustic shade also mimics the stone on the fireplace.
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Door Trim Paint Color: For similar, Classic Brown by Behr
Plateau by Behr
If you love a dramatic wainscoting, pair it with a softer, more tonal color. In this dining room dressed up for Christmas, a creamy grayish brown plays happily with dark wood wainscoting and a vintage red dresser.
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Wall Paint Color: For similar, Plateau by Behr
Soot by Benjamin Moore
If you’re looking for the perfect brown for your exterior, look no further than this so-dark-it’s-almost-black paint color by Benjamin Moore.
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Exterior Color: Soot by Benjamin Moore
RELATED: The 40 Best Exterior Paint Colors To Give Your Home Inviting Curb Appeal
Otter Brown by Benjamin Moore
The white ceramics of country superstar Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins's kitchen pull out the olive undertones of this moody brown by Benjamin Moore.
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Wall Paint Color: For similar, Otter Brown by Benjamin Moore
RELATED: See more of Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’s Tennessee Hideaway
Rustic Taupe by Behr
Taupe is one of the most universally beloved (and easy to decorate with) brown paint colors. For an added edge, look for shades that have a bit more brown than gray in them, such as this warm neutral by Behr.
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Wall Paint Color: Rustic Taupe by Behr
RELATED: 35 Pretty Living Room Paint Colors for Walls, Trim, Ceilings, and More
Cat’s Paw by Farrow & Ball
Lighter shades of brown with a touch of cream, such as this café au lait brown by Farrow & Ball work well in bedrooms. Pair the color with cool-toned blue and brown textiles to bring the palette together.
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Wall Paint Color: Cat’s Paw by Farrow and Ball
Cuppa Tea by Valspar
Much like a cup of tea, rely on this warm tan brown by Valspar to bring cozy charm to a room in need.
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Wall Paint Color: For similar, Cuppa Tea by Valspar
Bucktrout Brown by Benjamin Moore
Consider this a permission slip to get a little dramatic. In this entryway, the dark brown (almost black!) staircase grounds the all-white space while bringing a bit of visual intrigue.
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Staircase Paint Color: For similar, Bucktrout Brown by Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Brown by Benjamin Moore
If you aren’t convinced yet to full drench your room in brown, you can take a different, more artistic approach. In this playroom, warm brown stripes pair nicely with red and blue accents.
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Wall Stripe Paint Color: Plymouth Brown by Benjamin Moore
Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
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