18 Best Paint Colors for Farmhouse Decor Style in 2024

Farmhouse design isn’t just a design style. It’s a state of mind—one that’s calmer, slower, and no-fuss. The best paint colors for farmhouse-style homes exude warmth with easy-on-the-eye paint hues, cozy accents, and clean lines. Luckily, you don’t have to be an HGTV host or a professional interior designer to achieve the look on your walls. It all starts with picking the best interior paint, and we’re here to help with this round-up of top-notch farmhouse paint colors.

1. Soft White

When you hire an interior painter, they’ll likely advise you to use white paint with intention, layering creamy shades with pure white accents. For example, pick a yellow-tinted white for your walls, but keep the molding, ceiling, and trim a bright, snowy shade. 

White paint works well as a backdrop that lets bold accents shine (think painted gray cabinets or brightly colored kitchen stools). It also gives you some room to paint with texture. Cloth rolling or using patterned paint rollers can help give a white room more rustic charm without being overwhelming like it might be on a darker color.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin Moore® White Dove

• Benjamin Moore® Decorator’s White

• Sherwin-Williams® Alabaster

• BEHR® Polar Bear

2. Greige

Greige—a perfect blend of gray and beige—is a rustic neutral that works anywhere in a farmhouse interior. It's light enough that it keeps a space feeling airy, but it has enough color that it doesn’t feel flat. Since greige is neutral, it’s ideal for interior walls and larger areas like hallways, dining rooms, and living rooms.

The key to using greige is choosing a shade that has the right undertones. Some shades lean toward the cool end of the spectrum (with green or blue undertones), and others are warmer (with red and yellow undertones). Be sure to match the paint shade to your existing decor.

For inspiration:

• Sherwin-Williams® Crushed Ice

• Farrow & Ball® Cornforth White

• Benjamin Moore® Rockport Gray

• Benjamin Moore® Cumulus Cloud

3. Gray-Blue

Navy paint conjures images of coastal New England cottages—but once you add a touch of gray, it starts oozing classic Americana.

Gray-blue is one of the most popular farmhouse interior paint colors because it walks the line between bold and classic. You can choose a lighter shade to brighten up basement walls or a darker shade for a dramatic accent. You can even use it in unexpected places, like around a sink or on the inside of a door. Just make sure your decor works well with cool tones. No matter the season, gray-blue is always the coolest of cool.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin Moore® Andes Summit

• Benjamin Moore® Oxford Gray

• Sherwin-Williams® Distance

• Sherwin-Williams® Bracing Blue

4. Robin’s Egg Blue

Looking for a paint color that’s bright, delicate, and bold? Say hello to robin’s egg blue. In the past, this color has been relegated to nurseries, but that’s selling it short. 

A soft robin’s egg blue—with a touch of gray to mute down the intensity—lends itself perfectly to farmhouse kitchens and bathrooms. It’s a great accent color for a breakfast nook or farmhouse-style shiplap closet, but you can also use it to brighten darker spaces like hallways and basements.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin Moore® Bird’s Egg

• Sherwin Williams® Open Air

• Sherwin Williams® French Moire

• Farrow & Ball® Blue Ground

5. Green-Gray

Gray is a staple paint color, but its personality lies in the undertones. A green-gray conjures up a rustic, vintage vibe. It feels earthy and undone but still crisp and clean. 

Lighter shades work best as an interior wall color—whether you have regular drywall or shiplap. It’s also a good option for kitchen cabinetry. 

The lightness of the gray will help a small kitchen feel airy, but the green undertones elevate the look. Don’t overlook this popular shade when painting a room to match your farmhouse-style design.

For inspiration:

• Sherwin-Williams® Silver Strand

• Sherwin-Williams® Sea Salt

• Farrow & Ball® Cromarty

• Benjamin Moore® Gray Owl

6. Sage Green

Sage is similar to green-toned gray but with more of an emphasis on the green. Think of it as a muted, soft green color similar to the leaves of actual dried sage. It’s also shockingly versatile and can either have hints of brown (like the Farrow & Ball® Lichen) or allow you to highlight to give the true green the center stage (like the Sherwin-Williams® Agate Green).

To create an enviably (but oh-so-easy) rustic farmhouse-style home, use this bright hue as a beadboard accent color, or go bold by using it on your kitchen cabinets. 

For inspiration:

• Benjamin Moore® Rolling Hills

• Sherwin-Williams® Agate Green

• Farrow & Ball® Lichen

• Farrow & Ball® Green Smoke

7. Soft Pink

The average cost to paint the interior of a house is around $1,950—so you want to make sure you choose a color you’ll love for years to come. Pink can feel risky. It’s much more common in French Country style, but when used in a farmhouse bedroom or bathroom, it adds an unexpected charm.

Today’s modern pinks are a far cry from the pinks that were splashed across bathrooms in the 1980s. Choose a shade with gray undertones for an elevated look that acts almost like a neutral. A rosy shade with peachy undertones works well as a soft, aesthetically pleasing accent.

For inspiration:

• Farrow & Ball® Calamine

• Glidden® Ballerina

• Benjamin Moore® Playful Pink

• Benjamin Moore® Rose Garden

8. Cream

Creamy shades of off-white create a sense of warmth, calm, and tranquility against a clean farmhouse look. These creamy shades pair well with natural wood, bronze accents, and pops of bold colors such as teal, emerald, and brick red. Similar to white paint, pay attention to the paint’s undertones, as they can vary from yellow to blue and create slightly different looks.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Vanilla Ice Cream

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Dollop of Cream

• ValsparⓇ Cream Delight

• GliddenⓇ Cream Puff

9. Pale Violet

Pale violet is a unique and colorful garden-inspired choice for a farmhouse space. It looks lovely against complementary pale yellow floral patterns, dark wood, and minimalistic black-and-white wall art. It also creates a welcoming feel in a foyer, and it’s a statement-making color for a bathroom or farmhouse-style powder room.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Violet Dusk

• ValsparⓇ Watercolor Grape

• ValsparⓇ Purple Mist

• GliddenⓇ Pale Orchid

10. Butter Yellow

Butter yellow is a warm, cheerful color that looks especially beautiful against dark, natural wood grain. It’s the perfect choice for a farmhouse living room and makes a lovely backdrop for a houseplant collection. As a bonus, it’s neutral enough to suit any space, from a sunroom to a hallway, and works with various colorful accents, such as teal and muted violet.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Pale Straw

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Honeypot

• ValsparⓇ Yellow Bliss

• GliddenⓇ Limitless

11. Teal

Muted shades of blue-green add a touch of coastal charm to farmhouse decor. This soft teal color is a great choice for a beachy-farmhouse bathroom or powder room, or a colorful farmhouse dining room. Light teal hues also work well alongside sandy beiges or clean pops of white.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Blue Echo

• BEHRⓇ Dolphin Blue

• ValsparⓇ Moody Teal

• GliddenⓇ Hazy Seacliff Teal

12. Mustard Yellow

Mustard yellow is a bold, warm color that brings extra vintage appeal to a farmhouse decorative scheme. It’s a stand-out paint choice that pairs well with rich, dark woods like walnut or mahogany and with darker shades of red, such as brick and maroon. In the right spot, mustard yellow can add a punch of vintage country charm to any room.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Mustard Seed

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Funky Yellow

• ValsparⓇ Mustard Glaze

• GliddenⓇ Yellow Coneflower

13. Barn Red

Barn red is a classic choice for farmhouse decor that’s true to its roots. Shades of barn red are an appealing choice for kitchens and dining rooms, and they pair beautifully with rich mahogany wood. If you find the color too bold, consider painting your trim or an accent wall for a pop of color. Plus, red is a great paint pairing for red brick walls or accents.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Cottage Red

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Foxy

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Flower Pot 

• GliddenⓇ Red Gumball

14. Cocoa Brown

Cocoa is a rich brown color that adds a sense of warmth and coziness to a farmhouse space. It creates a bold, clean-looking contrast when painted on door and window trim, as well as mantels. It also makes the perfect color for an accent wall against rustic white-washed wooden decor. 

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Kona

• Glidden Ⓡ Rich Mocha

• ValsparⓇ Boston Brown Bread

• GliddenⓇ Brown Study

15. Charcoal

Charcoal is a dark, moody color that brings a modern twist to farmhouse decor. This bold color can feel a bit heavy for all-over wall paint, but it makes an excellent statement for refurbished vintage wooden furniture, door and window trim, and mantels. If you’re set on using charcoal on your walls, consider using it in a room that receives a generous amount of natural light to maintain a touch of airiness.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Charcoal Linen

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Charcoal

• ValsparⓇ Almost Charcoal

• GliddenⓇ Charcoal Coast 

16. Hunter Green

A darker shade of hunter green can add some moodiness and depth to your living space while still invoking the feeling of being in nature. It’s also a calming color, making it a solid choice for a bedroom. It’s a great option for bringing a touch of the outdoors inside if you’re not keen on live plants.

As a darker hue, hunter green may be too much for an entire room, so consider using it on an accent wall, furniture, or cabinets instead. Pair it with lighter wood accents like trim and furniture made from pine or maple, and keep your space feeling open and airy by using it in a room that receives plenty of natural light throughout the day.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Hunter Green

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Dard Hunter Green

• BEHRⓇ New Hunter

• GliddenⓇ Royal Hunter Green

17. Slate Blue

Slate blue is a cooler color that invokes a sense of calm and tranquility, making it a stellar option for bedrooms or more relaxing spaces, like living rooms. Blues call to mind water and natural stone, so using a slate blue with a middle-of-the-road shade in your farmhouse space will invoke a sense of nature while keeping things a bit lighter and brighter than a dark hunter green.

Slate blue brings just a touch of boldness to your room, so you can feel free to experiment. Use it to cover your walls to create a relaxing and deep look, or use it on furniture, cabinets, or doors to bring a pop of color into your home that meshes well with your farmhouse decor.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin MooreⓇ Slate Blue

• BEHRⓇ Adirondack Blue

• GliddenⓇ Mountain Slate Blue

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Slate Tile

18. Evergreen

Evergreen ramps up the feeling of nature and tranquility in your space and can make any room feel cozy and welcoming. It’s a darker hue, so use it in spaces that get lots of natural light—consider avoiding hallways and basements.

Evergreen pairs beautifully with lighter-colored trim, and you can brighten up the color by pairing it with white-washed wood decor. Evergreen is also one of the best interior door paint colors to elevate your farmhouse style, adding color and depth without being overwhelming on a full wall. You can also use it on an accent wall to make a room feel larger or use it on trim and wainscoting in a dining room and keep the walls above white or off-white.

For inspiration:

• BEHRⓇ Black Evergreen

• Sherwin-WilliamsⓇ Evergreen Fog

• GliddenⓇ Evergreen Boughs

• BEHRⓇ Dark Everglade

Choosing the Right Paint Colors for Your Farmhouse

Choosing the right paint colors for farmhouse decor involves considering several factors, such as your desired style and mood, the existing elements in your space, and your style preferences. Farmhouse design typically features a palette of muted, natural colors such as creams, whites, and earth tones, so these are a good place to start your search. You can also incorporate bold, colorful accents and accessories, but it’s often best to keep the all-over wall color more muted and use them sparingly as accents to your whole-house color palette to achieve that clean farmhouse style.

Since home color and mood rely on personal preference, it’s always a good idea to test paint swatches on your walls before making a final decision. Paint small sections of your wall with your top color choices and observe them at different times of the day to see how they appear in natural light and artificial light. Trust your instincts and choose a paint color that suits your existing decor and makes you feel happy in your space.

Finally, consider hiring a local interior painter for help. An expert can assess your home and talk through what you’re hoping to achieve in your space to help you choose the best farmhouse paint color.