From sea blue to crisp white, these designer favorites are timeless.
Everyone knows that a quick coat of paint is the fastest way to transform a room. It’s a favorite trick among professional designers and DIYers alike, but choosing the perfect shade isn't always easy. With hundreds of colors to choose from, finding “the one” can quickly become overwhelming. If you’re feeling a little stuck, don’t fret: HGTV’s biggest stars make these tough decisions every day.
Whether they’re renovating an outdated home or putting the finishing touches on a dream build, HGTV personalities are constantly selecting paint colors that make a space feel fresh, spacious, inviting, and beautifully designed. Over the years, they’ve crowned a select few as go-to favorites that are foolproof and versatile enough to work in almost any room. When every renovation comes with deadlines and budgets, dependable paint colors become invaluable.
To help narrow your search, we asked some of our favorite HGTV stars to reveal the paint colors they reach for most often. Their picks include everything from versatile neutrals to powdery pastels that work across a variety of homes and aesthetics.
Additional copy by Alyssa Khan.
Behr Mocha Ice
“We love muted colors because they’re playful, but not over-the-top. Behr Mocha Ice is a perfect example of that balance—it brings the personality you need to take a space from basic and bland to warm and interesting. Try it in a bedroom, dining room, or anywhere that’s missing that ‘wow’ factor.”—Drew Scott, Property Brothers
Behr Dragonfly
“This beautiful blue is timeless and versatile. It’s calming, but not boring. Even though Behr's Dragonfly makes a statement, it’s still neutral enough for many spaces, whether it’s on every wall in a bedroom or used on a specific feature like kitchen cabinets.”—Jonathan Scott, Property Brothers
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black
“This never-boring black paint color is dramatic and impactful yet very versatile. Pair with white for a timeless aesthetic. Use it to create a dramatic accent wall or outside for your exterior (like we did) or trim for maximum curb appeal.”—Tarek El Moussa, The Flip Off
“My favorite paint color is Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams. It’s bold, clean, and makes every detail pop. Whether it’s a door, a wall, or literally anything else, this black brings that high-end look every single time. Never fails.”—Cole DeBoer, Down Home Fab
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
“I am currently loving greige, the perfect blend of gray and beige. It’s warm, soft, and timeless—a great option for homeowners who want both cozy and modern. Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter is a classic and rich greige with warmth. Great for open-concept homes.”—Heather Rae El Moussa, The Flip Off
Farrow & Ball Studio Green
“What I love most about it is its confidence. Studio Green by Farrow & Ball doesn’t whisper: It commands. It’s deep, moody, and unapologetically rich, the kind of color that instantly elevates a space and gives it a point of view. In daylight, it reads as a classic, almost architectural green, grounded and refined. But at night? It transforms into something velvety and dramatic, wrapping the room in a quiet luxury that feels both intimate and powerful.”—Egypt Sherrod, Married to Real Estate andProperty Virgins
Benjamin Moore Misty Air
“Benjamin Moore Misty Air OC-44 is my constant when I need a bright neutral. It is a broken-in cream that’s the perfect backdrop for colorful art and upholstery.”—Erin Napier, Home Town
Sherwin-Williams Black Fox SW7020
““My current favorite paint color is Black Fox by Sherwin-Williams. It’s the perfect mix of sophisticated and moody, with just enough warmth to make any space feel grounded and timeless. It pairs beautifully with so many other tones and textures. I love it in an office!”—Chelsea DeBoer, Down Home Fab
Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Juniper Tree Crafted by KILZ
“Seed & Supply was one of the first additions we made to the Silos back in 2015. Before it served as our garden shop on the grounds, it was used as an additional retail space at the original Magnolia shop, which we lovingly refer to as The Little Shop on Bosque. This year, the team had the idea to evolve the building yet again, but this time to serve as a creative workshop space for our guests. I immediately loved the idea. It has always been my hope that our guests’ experience at the Silos would inspire creativity and connection.
The whole interior of the workshop is refreshed with one color, Juniper Tree Trim, Door, and Cabinetry Paint in satin finish. I love how these nature-forward hues turned out—they feel fresh yet familiar, bold yet comforting.”—Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper
Sherwin-Williams White Flour
““White Flour is the perfect soft white backdrop for every style. It accentuates simplicity or maximalist energy. The warm hue is anything but basic.”—Taniya Nayak, Battle on the Beach
Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth
“I love Farrow & Ball's Drop Cloth for walls, or for trim and cabinetry with a more true white on the wall. It is a timeless neutral that looks beautiful, particularly in historic homes. This warm neutral evokes calm tranquility without being sterile. It is the perfect first layer for any space: It sets a foundation of simplicity that can easily be layered upon with color on cabinetry, trim detail, furniture, art, and décor.”—Jenny Marrs, Fixer to Fabulous
Behr White
“I keep going back to Behr White. It’s porcelain-like and a classic white without being too stark or jarring. It also has a very slight undertone of blue, which I prefer over yellow or pink undertones, as a slight hint of blue preserves more of a pure white tone.”—Galey Alix, Home in a Heartbeat With Galey Alix
Benjamin Moore Windsor Green
“My current favorite color is Benjamin Moore Windsor Green. I just painted my bedroom this color! The walls, the doors, the windows, and the trim. It's just so deep and lovely. To me, a deep mossy green is cozy and sophisticated at the same time. It steals the show every time, which is why I went for it in my own bedroom!”—Kristina Crestin, Farmhouse Fixer
Sherwin-Williams Dover White
In her blog for the Laurel Mercantile, the Home Town Takeover co-host crowned Dover White her all-time favorite hue.
“My all-time favorite white, forever and always, to the point my design team just defaults to it when they aren't able to get a quick decision from me.”— Erin Napier, Home Town Takeover
Behr Whisper White
Fix My Flip star, Page Turner, shared her favorite shade of white with HGTV fans. Boasting warm cream and soft beige undertones, Whisper White is the perfect airy neutral.
“I like how this shade isn’t as stark as other white paints can be.” — Page Turner, Fix My Flip
Benjamin Moore Grenada Villa
The Property Brothers named Grenada Villa as one of their go-to shades for their site, drew & jonathan, but fans of Brother vs. Brother will recall the shade being name-dropped much earlier. Drew used it to coat the guest bedroom ceiling in the Season 6 Canyon House in 2018. The serene shade has remained in their palette ever since.
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