12 Best Brown Paint Colors That'll Look Great in Any Room

Brown can seem drab at first thought, but in the right room, brown paint colors have a way of highlighting and opening up the best of the space. With a bit more spice than your standard palette of neutral shades, the warm paint color can also tie a few different styles together seamlessly. Layering brown paint colors is also an option too—you can never have enough depth in a room. We asked some of the country’s top paint experts for tips and tricks to choosing the right shade of brown, from taupe to deep chocolate and more. Click through to find the best brown paint colors, and how each hue can work in your home, from the living room to the sunroom and beyond. What's more is that each color comes in an array of price points to ensure that you find the right option for you.

Earthy Brown Paint Colors

Victoria Pearson

“Browns are hues that bring an earthy and friendly energy into a space, which sets the perfect tone for a room for friends and family to gather,” says EasyCare color expert Cynthia Cornell. In this ranch kitchen, brown is a bold choice—it sets the tone for a clean-but-casual space that's perfect for bringing the family together for meals. To get the look, install shelves along a beadboard wall and paint the entirety of the room a singular shade of brown.

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Dark Brown Paint Colors

Brian Woodcock

“When choosing which brown to use, consider the tones in either the furniture or trim,” says Cornell. Darker tones are welcomed by a lighter version of brown, while lighter tones are best highlighted by a deeper, richer wall color.” In this Alabama farmhouse, a chocolate brown is offset by lightweight furnishings and a bold Robin’s egg blue door. Greenery helps enliven the space and makes a bold statement against this deep hue.

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Behr Premium Plus Baronial Brown

$34 at Home Depot

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown

$8 at Farrow & Ball

Glidden Premium Spicewood Brown

$4 at Home Depot

Magnolia Pecan Grove

$8 at Magnolia

Light Brown Paint Colors

Tara Donne

“If your space is a mix of both lighter and darker tones, go with a color more towards the middle ground,” says Cornell. In this New Hampshire farmhouse, a creamy tan shade sets the stage for a cozy, yet industrial, vibe. Walls and trim are given the same paint treatment, making the warehouse-style window the true star of the show.