14 Top Green Paint Colors From Interior Designers

Farrow & Ball Green Smoke

Interior designer Mark Cutler likes Farrow & Ball's Green Smoke (No. 47). "It is a deep moody green, not as bright as Kelly green but more intense than khaki; it is the perfect color for a painted floor where you want a deep richness to anchor a room, but not one so bright that it would take over." He recommends pairing this smoky green-blue with a smoky pink for a unique contrast and off-whites for a classic take.

Benjamin Moore Limesicle

"Green is one of my favorite colors to use because it plays well with so many other colors. It is, after all, one of nature’s neutrals," says interior designer Janet Lorusso. Pale green like Benjamin Moore's Limesicle (2145-50) is crisp and refreshing. It pairs beautifully with other light neutrals such as beige and taupe but looks equally as stunning against deep, dark jewel tones.

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage

Saybrook Sage (HC-114) is part of Benjamin Moore's Historical Colors collection. It's a supremely serene green, described as an aloe hue with a hint of gray. It's a muted, classic sage that looks fresh when paired with white trim in a green nursery or works beautifully as part of a palette that includes slate blue, rich brown, and other history-inspired colors.

EasyCare Paint Garden Sage

A dustier sage green paint color like this is a great option when you want to use a hint of green color, but prefer the look of a subdued neutral. Adding a hazy finish over any hue, such as the Garden Sage (C215) green from True Value's EasyCare paint line, instantly gives it a sophisticated twist and makes it more complementary to a variety of palettes.

Benjamin Moore Sea Haze

Close your eyes and think of a misty day on the Pacific Northwest coast. The color that comes to mind is Benjamin Moore Sea Haze (2137-50). It's a subtle green gray that changes with the light throughout the day. It can take on a refreshing look in a green living room with abundant natural light, or it can read moody gray when the light is low.

Sherwin-Williams Hazel

Alice Chiu, the principal interior designer at Miss Alice Designs, appreciates the calming presence that Sherwin-Williams' Hazel (SW 6471) green color brings into a space, and it's considered one of the best shades of green for a bedroom. "It is a beautiful shade of bluish-green that is peaceful and relaxing, perfect for a bedroom," she says. "With the craziness and chaos in the world, it is a soothing color to unwind to after a long day at work. It can also make a small space appear larger because it naturally brightens up a room with its vibrancy. It is like being in the middle of an expansive sparkling ocean."

Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains

Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains (706) is saturated take on a usually muted shade of sage. This rich blue-green reads crisp and clear, and it's striking when paired with lighter shades of green and blue in a relaxing bedroom. Or try it in a moody dining room with walls and trim in the same color.

Benjamin Moore Avocado

"We love the retro vibe of Avocado by Benjamin Moore (2145-10)," says Susan Williams, an interior designer at Siren Betty Design. "This color looks just right with midcentury modern furniture and has a bold personality—'Mad Men's' Megan Draper would love it for her living room!" Use this bold, saturated vintage green paint color in a den or try it out in a kitchen for a throwback to the 1960s.

Benjamin Moore Webster Green

Another lovely classic shade is Webster Green (HC-130) by Benjamin Moore. Taryn Bone, the principal architect at Interior Designer at Bone Collective Studio says, "It works so elegantly as a kitchen base cabinet or in a moody powder room. It is one of those colors that works in different settings from minimal to traditional."

Benjamin Moore Soft Fern

"I recommend Benjamin Moore's Soft Fern (2144-40), which is a soft, elegant, light green hue," says interior designer, Anne Michaelsen. "It is a great green paint color for bedrooms because it is tranquil and exudes a sense of nature while still adding some color and flair." She recommends pairing the muted shade with warm neutrals or colors with a similar light hue.

Sherwin-Williams Softened Green

Jessica Salomone, the interior designer behind Lotus and Lilac Design Studio loves Softened Green (SW 6177) from Sherwin-Williams. The gray-infused green paint color is a great subtle shade for living rooms, nurseries, and guest bedrooms.

Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Teal

"Mediterranean Teal (2123-10) by Benjamin Moore has a luxurious, retro feel—we especially love it for wooden paneling or painted furniture in a living room, or for cabinetry in a kitchen," says Siren Betty Design interior designer Susan Williams. "It would be gorgeous as a headboard or for an accent wall in a bedroom—it is a very sexy dark green paint color."

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Benjamin Moore Hunter Green

A classic dark shade, Benjamin Moore Hunter Green (2041-10) is an elegant green that adds depth to vintage-inspired green kitchen or a timeless look to a library. Try pairing it with brass details, cognac leather furniture, and other colors that play to its nostalgic appeal. While darker colors are often used in rooms that get lots of natural light, you can also use this deep green in a room with lower light to add to its moodiness.

Benjamin Moore Crystalline

This clear hue of jade green is as refreshing as a cool spring morning. Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485) has a subdued silver shade that makes it feel crisp, particularly in rooms with lots of natural light. Try it with a light ballet pink, white, and a darker jade green for a feminine look that feels reminiscent of your grandparents 1960s guest bedroom.