How To Choose An Interior Paint Color

“No one loves a good melon-inspired hue like an Alabamian. The color inspires a sense of creativity, which is why it envelops my own office.” —Tammy Connor, Birmingham

“A favorite for larger rooms, this gray adds coziness to an open layout during the dark winter months.” —Jason Clifton, Juneau

“Everyone’s gotten tired of desert-themed dark browns; a light, bright beige lets furnishings add the color.” —Laura Kehoe, Scottsdale

“Like a Southern garden, this hue-shifting color is classic, elegant, and dependable.” —Kevin Walsh, Little Rock

“Nobody does Califor­nia colors quite like L.A.-based Portola. We used this unique blue-gray in a Roman Clay finish for a bathroom overlooking the Pacific Ocean.” —Joe Lucas, Los Angeles

“People in Colorado love colors that capture the feeling of being outdoors, like this vibrant grass green.” —Andrea Schumacher, Denver

“The perfect bone white with just a dollop of cream, it’s the color of the clapboard houses that dot our landscape.” —Patrick Mele, Greenwich

“This Atlantic blue has a sense of history and depth. It works equally well in traditional or coastal settings.” —Bruce Palmer, Wilmington

“In Florida, we don’t really experience seasons; it’s blue skies all year round. This color is great for bringing that feeling into any room.” —Andrew Howard, Jacksonville

“There’s a certain depth to the light here that makes it an ideal place for dramatic gray walls. It’s enveloping at night, but bright and welcoming during the day.” —Susan Ferrier, Atlanta

“Yellow is always one of our favorite hues for kitchens. This shade is cheery and warm, plus everyone looks good against it!” —Marion Philpotts Miller, Honolulu (photo courtesy of Marion Philpotts Miller)

“Inspired by the Idaho wildflowers we enjoy all summer long—it’s a fun pop of color on a door.” —Jennifer Hoey, Ketchum

“This deep black-brown with slight red under­tones channels the weathered Cor-Ten steel used to build some of our famous skyscrapers.” —Tom Stringer, Chicago

“My grandmother’s house was always surrounded by rows of peony bushes—our state flower! I love it as a backdrop for stronger pink tones.” —Amanda Lantz, Carmel

“The color of rolling hills and verdant golf courses, this green evokes the feeling of summer—especially welcome during Iowa’s long, cold winters.” —Amanda Reynal, Des Moines