Repainted my whole house after getting sample pots of Benjamin Moore colors. Couldn’t unsee how flat my old paint looked compared to their stuff. Worth every penny.
Why People Like Benjamin Moore
Pigment quality mostly. Colors look richer, deeper. Coverage is better so you usually need fewer coats. Math often works out cheaper than bargain paint.
Also their color system actually makes sense. Undertones are predictable.
The Neutrals Everyone Uses
Revere Pewter – Most popular for a decade now. Greige that works everywhere. I have it in my living room. Zero regrets.
White Dove – Best white for trim and cabinets. Warm but not yellow.
Cloud White – Slightly cooler than White Dove. Better for modern spaces.
Classic Gray – True gray without weird undertones. Rare to find.
Colors With Personality
Hale Navy – Deep navy that reads sophisticated. Great for accent walls or offices.
Balboa Mist – Barely-there gray. Calming without being boring.
2025 Trends
Warmer tones coming back. Earth tones. Browns that don’t look like 1975. Sage greens that connect to nature.
Cool gray everything is finally fading. Thank god. Every house was looking the same.
How to Choose
Sample pots, big test swatches, multiple days of looking. I know I keep saying it. Because nothing else works.
A five-dollar sample prevents a five-hundred-dollar mistake. That gray I thought I loved? Turned pink in my bathroom light. Good thing I tested first.
