Coastal Cottage Paint Colors: Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams Picks

I’m often asked about the paint colors used around my home, so here’s an updated roundup of the hues we’ve chosen throughout the house.

One important note:

Always test paint colors in your own space before committing. Lighting, nearby finishes, and time of day can change how a color reads on your walls.

I recommend peel-and-stick samples for easy, low-mess testing. They allow you to see the color on your wall and move the sample between rooms as needed.

Most peel-and-stick samples come in large sizes so you can get a realistic sense of the color in your home.

Walls: Beach Glass by Benjamin Moore (Matte)

Trim: Classic Light Buff by Sherwin-Williams (Satin)

Cabinets/Trim: Classic Light Buff by Sherwin-Williams (cabinet finish color-matched)

Walls (stripes):

Classic Light Buff by Sherwin-Williams

Misty Air by Benjamin Moore

Walls: Classic Light Buff by Sherwin-Williams (Matte)

Trim: Smoke by Benjamin Moore (Satin)

Cabinets: Languid Blue by Sherwin-Williams

Walls: Simply White by Benjamin Moore

Front door exterior: Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore

Trim/Paneling: Classic Light Buff by Sherwin-Williams (Satin)

Walls: Misty Air by Benjamin Moore

Front door interior: Del Mar Blue by Benjamin Moore

Walls: Misty Air by Benjamin Moore

Upper stairwell walls: Quiet Moments by Benjamin Moore

Note: the entry wall by the front door in the above photo was taken before we painted it Misty Air.

Porch Ceiling: Wythe Blue HC-143 at 50% strength

Beadboard and ceiling: Smoke by Benjamin Moore (Satin)

Walls: Smoked Embers by Benjamin Moore

Browse peel-and-stick samples for testing colors in your own home.

Thanks to the peel-and-stick sample provider for collaborating on this post.