The living roomthat sacred space where Netflix binges unfold and heated Monopoly matches reach their dramatic conclusionsdeserves nothing less than the perfect color story. But standing in front of that towering wall of paint swatches can feel like trying to choose your favorite child (if your children were thousands of subtly different shades of beige).Fear not. The only rule is that there are no rules. Want to paint your living room the color of aged Bordeaux? Brilliant. Dreaming of a ceiling that mirrors the spring sky? Why not. Consider this your official permission slip to think beyond greige and embrace the full spectrum of possibilities.Whether you're drawn to the classic sophistication of neutrals or ready to dive headfirst into 2025's emerging stars (those sumptuous browns and bold burgundies), your perfect shade awaits. Below, weve rounded up our favorite designer-approved living room paint colorsso that you can graduate from paint paralysis to color connoisseur.1Oyster WhiteWilliam Jess LairdWhen natural light is the main character, a warm white paint color like Sherwin Williams' Oyster White becomes the perfect supporting actor. In this sun-drenched space designed by General Assembly, the walls seem to capture Key Wests famous golden hour. Is it possible to bottle sunshine?2Wasabi GreenAlex LukeyGrass green brings the outside in while keeping all the good partsthe freshness, the vitality, the connection to naturewithout the pollen count.In this colorful Toronto home, designer Colette van den Thillart covered the walls in Wasabi by Para Paints.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Harbor Haze BlueKelly MarshallIn the living room of a prewar duplex apartment in Harlem that was renovated by Rayman Boozer of the firm Apartment 48, the walls are painted in Harbor Haze by Benjamin Moore. Bright enough to lift your spirits, and soft enough to let you relax.4Pearly WhiteWilliam AbranowiczELLE DECOR A-List Titan Robert Couturier painted many of the walls of this New York apartment in subtle variations of white. With the floors, made from Versailles parquet, this created a highly detailed but neutral background for their lush furnishings, and it is divine. For a similar look, opt for Sherwin Williams Pearly White.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Jack Pine TealThomas LoofThe color palette of this Chicago pre-war apartment was inspired by the Irish coastline: jewel-like shades of aqua, teal, jade, and celadon. Here, the walls are painted in Benjamin Moores Jack Pine with a wall covering by de Gournay. Who can feel sad with walls like this?6Classic GoldPascal ChevallierSome might call gold paint dramatic, but we prefer to think of it as optimisticit's like your walls are always dressed for the party, even if that party is just you curled up with a good book. Luxurious gold hues fill designer Linda Pintos Paris home, and it is oh-so-elegant. To match this glittering look, try Behrs Classic Gold.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Blue MuscariFrancesco LagneseThis is anything but your grandmothers powder room blue. Here, designer Tom Scheerer used Benjamin Moores Blue Muscari to transform this classic Upper East Side space into something that feels both timeless and totally today.8Walnut BrownKelly MarshallForget what youve heard about brown being boring. In this Beth Diana Smith-designed living room, the walls are painted in Walnut by Benjamin Moore, bringing a sophisticated depth that we just adore.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Sunny YellowFrank FrancesIn Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Coopers 1790s upstate New York farmhouse, yellow walls transform their living room into a perpetual sunny day. To achieve it, the homeowners opted for Benjamin Moores Dalila.10Misty Blue CeilingHaris KenjarThis Los Angeles home, designed by Ashley Lavonne Walker, knows a secret: the best way to raise the roof is to make it disappear altogether. Thanks to a cleverly painted light blue ceiling, the room seems to float upward. To match this dreamy space, we love Benjamin Moores Misty Blue.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Peach Blossom PinkStacy Zarin GoldbergWhen you want to give your space some subtle glam, peachy pink delivers. In architect Carmel Greers Washington, D.C., family home, the space is doused in Benjamin Moores Peach Blossom.12Paradise GreenWilliam WaldronWho needs beachy neutrals when you can have a slice of lime paradise? When it comes to going bold, author Holly Peterson threw the rulebook out the window of her Hamptons living room. Want to follow in her foot steps? Benjamin Moores Paradise Green will liven your space right up.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Bluebelle Laure JolietColor is the main character in this weekend retreat in Yucca Valley, California, designed byAnother Humans Leah Ring, and we are loving the vibrant delicateness of this living room. For a dreamy sky-blue like the one seen here, try Bluebelle by Benjamin Moore.14Portofino PinkKelly MarshallIn the Ros room," designer Tiffany Howell of the L.A. firm NightPalm Studio opted for a soft blush: Portofino by Portola Paints. Its the perfect blend of romance, sophistication, and calm.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Chartreuse Ceiling Giulio GhirardiIn this Parisian den, designer Pierre Yovanovitch worked with Atelier Meriguet-Carrere to develop custom paint colors for the space, like the chartreuse on the ceilingthough Benjamin Moore's Chartreuse also does the trick. Leave it to the French to brilliantly turn conventional wisdom on its headliterally.16Dual Toned NeutralsGross & Daley PhotoIn this storied Connecticut farmhouse, interior designer Glenn Gissler tackled a number of glaring cosmetic issues that included correcting a lot of wrong paint colors. Corrected, indeed!Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Azure Tide OmbrFlix Dol MaillotWe imagined walking into our jewel box, each gem blown up to an architectural scale, the homeowner of this Paris apartment told ELLE DECOR. That is exactly what we got, starting with this stunning blue ombr living room. To recreate the look, try out Sherwin Williams Azure Tide against a creamy white.18PurpliciousFabien CharuauIn the living room of Srila Chatterjee and Mahesh Mathais Mumbai apartment, a rich purple steals the show, transforming their century-old space into a jewel box that we simply cant get enough of. For a similar vibe, we love Purplicious by Benjamin Moore.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Rectory RedEthan HerringtonColor-drenching? Absolutely. A daring amount of red? Please do. The lounge area of this madcap, maximalist jewel box of a home in New York City is doused in Farrow & Balls Rectory Red paint, and it is utterly enchanting.20Waynesboro TaupeBjrn WallanderTaupe is practical, versatile, and surprisingly sophisticated. This tiny studio apartment shows how the right neutral can be a power player, making walls recede while still maintaining character. Here, Robert Rowe chose Benjamin Moores Waynesboro Taupe.Julia CancillaEngagement EditorJulia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she manages the brand's social media presence and covers trends, lifestyle, and culture in the design world. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million, conducted interviews with A-list celebrities, and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art and lifestyle. Over her five years of digital media experience, Julia has written about numerous topics, from fashion to astrology.