Awaken your inner child with these vibrant shades
If drawing on the sidewalk with chalk is among your favorite childhood memories, consider chalk paint. With an uncanny, chalk-like texture and stylish matte finish, chalk paint is ideal for infusing both your furniture and walls with youthful energy, while still retaining your adult sophistication.
Picking the right color is the tricky part because there are just so many options to choose from. Fortunately, this list of popular chalk paints shades will help you narrow your search.
This light, pastel green is among the best shades of the color for chalk paint because of how realistically like chalk it looks. You’ll have success with this hue on everything from a stunning accent wall to an updated TV stand, and it will work in both big and small doses for just about any space.
This color is another chalk paint shade that realistically resembles chalk because of how light and watercolor-like it is. Save it for smaller projects, whether that’s repainting your doorway or shutters, or revamping an old nice stand for a decorative element that makes your home feel like a fairytale.
Just because light colors are a guaranteed win with chalk paint doesn’t mean that darker colors are off the table. In fact, the texture of chalk paint puts a spotlight on deep, moody shades like maroon red.
If you’ve always dreamed of living in a winter wonderland, an icy gray chalk paint may be the key to achieving that look in your own home. Whether you add chalk paint to your furniture or walls, the streaky, rustic appearance from this type of paint will make it look as though you’re constantly living in a freshly fallen layer of snow.
In a similar fashion to the way that icy gray chalk paint may actually make your home look like an ice palace, aquamarine chalk paint will make it feel like an abode by the sea. Add a splash to your kitchen cabinets or bathroom vanity to brighten and open up a potentially cramped space. Or use it to add a pop of color to something unexpected, like a lampshade or DIY chandelier.
White paint doesn’t have to be boring, especially if you’re using chalk paint to add texture and depth to make it more exciting. Opting for a rustic shade of white (like eggshell) will make the unique texture of chalk paint stand out even more. Bonus: it’s perfect for infusing your home with cottagecore vibes.
Use mustard yellow chalk paint to add a rugged, Basquiat-style pop of color to your home or furniture. Whether you go big or go small, the secret to getting the most out of this shade is by pairing it with the right complements. Navy blue and sage green are just a couple that will pair well with mustard yellow.
Now that you’re in sunshine territory, there’s no going back. Painting any part of your home in gold-orange chalk paint will instantly make you feel like a kid again, choosing only the brightest colors from the pack to complete your chalk masterpiece. Reserve it for rooms that don’t normally get a lot of light to add some brightness back to the dark.
If dark paint colors are more your style, slate blue chalk paint needs to be on your go-to list. This color toes the line between light and dark seamlessly, creating spaces and objects that are great in any kind of space. It’s also a surprisingly neutral color, perfect for painting your interior walls or even the exterior of your home.
There is perhaps no black darker than a chalk black paint because of the flat matte appearance. This particular shade is great for making something stand out, like a chic, goth-inspired headboard, or a dining room table in a room full of light shades.
Reconnect to nature with an earthy chalk paint color like sage green. A matt finish and rugged, chalk-like texture make this hue feel like it was taken straight from the outside world. Pair it with similarly earthy tones like slate, clay, and beige for the full effect.
Another light color that’s particularly lovely in chalk paint is lilac purple. The watercolor-like texture of the paint gives the lilac a lifelike, floral quality that brings peace and serenity to light, airy spaces, and drama and vivacity to darker ones.
One more pastel color that you can’t miss when considering chalk paints is this calming, gentle blue. It’s a great option for everything from dining room chairs and tables to kitchen or bathroom cabinets.
When it comes to chalk paint colors, beige is a can’t-skip. The color that normally fades into the background suddenly springs to life thanks to help from the matte finish and chalky texture. Use it to paint your walls, or to spruce up just about anything that needs a fresh coat of paint.
