Have you ever went into a store looking for a specific color and loaded up with paint chips, only to find that when you returned home, you just found your head spinning, overwhelmed with options? That is completely understandable. With the scores of hues available, selecting a perfect paint color can be a mind-boggling experience.

When you choose to transform your space, a simple change of wall color can redefine the entire ambiance, and it’s understandable that you’d want to spend just the right amount of time selecing the perfect shade.

When you work with our team of professional paint experts at The Painted Horse, a professional Benjamin Moore dealer with stores in Richmond, Lexington, and Georgetown, Kentucky, we can help simplify the task with knowledge about how to select the perfect Benjamin Moore color for your Kentucky home. Here are three tips for choosing paint colors that will beautify your living space.

Choosing Paint Colors: Start with a Color Wheel

Before you start deciding on the gorgeous selection of over 2500 Benjamin Moore Paint colors for your rooms, we recommend starting out with a basic color wheel. It's a helpful tool that can guide your choices, letting you see at a glance how different shades complement each other. For instance, contrasting colors, tones found across from each other on the color wheel, like blue and orange, can make a statement. On the other hand, analogous colors, located next to each other such as blue and green, create a more harmonious feel. Look at the features of your space and see which tone family you’d like to feature to best accent your floors and furnishings.

Consider Your Space and Lighting

When choosing paint colors, consider the size, purpose, and lighting of the space. Lighter colors can make a room appear larger and more spacious, while darker shades can make them feel cozier and warmer. Remember also, natural sunlight reveals the purest color of a paint, while artificial light can bring about many changes depending on its type.

You may love a specific Benjamin Moore paint color at the store or on a small paint chip, but it may look entirely different when applied on your walls, especially at different times of the day. That’s why The Painted Horse always recommends testing several paint samples on your walls before you commit. This lets you see the color in all different lights and against your room's specific features, ensuring that you won't have any surprises after your paint is applied.

Some of Our Favorite Benjamin Moore Paints

Dark colors are great for smaller rooms when you really want to lean into a cozy, intimate feeling—try offsetting rich, deep hues with lighter furniture and bright art to create some varience and distinction.

• Black Ink 2127-20 is our just-right black that can easily be used for an accent wall in a larger room.
• Midsummer’s Night 2134-20 is a rich, dense grey perfect for a dramatic backdrop.
• Twilight Zone 2127-10 is an inky black that makes a graphic impact.

Nothing opens up a space more than light paint colors. Airy, fresh hues will add spaciousness to a single room or solidarity to conjoining rooms. Painting ceilings in a lighter hue other than white can add height and personality to your room.

• White Rain 708 is a misty blue-gray as perfect for a front porch ceiling as it is for a kitchen or bedroom.
• Kansas Grain 2160-60 is a subtle pale beige with a hunt of orange suited for both small and larger spaces.
• Apples and Pears 395 is a delicious pale green that will punch up a kitchen with a vibrant hint of yellow.

Using neutral colors is one way to make a perfect foundation for bold, colorful décor, furnishings, and art. You can never go wrong when using earth tones.

• Southern Comfort 2095-60 is a light grey with a slight tinge of pink, perfect for an adjoining dining room and kitchen or even a small entryway that needs an airy feel.
• Foggy Morning 2106 -70 is a pale gray with a touch of blushing pink that can add a flowing feeling to a large main-level living area.
• Cream Soda 1082 is a lush and soothing warm tan perfect if you want to create an organic nature-inspired look.

We are Here to Help You Find Benjamin Moore Paint

Our team of professionals is excited to meet you and listen to your ideas about paint colors to beautify your home. Visit us at our locations in Richmond, Lexington, and Georgetown, Kentucky or contact us online today. We're here to provide color clarity, one can of Benjamin Moore Paint at a time!