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Yellow. One of the trickiest paint colors to get right is yellow, but this shade is just right. A tip for picking a yellow from a paint fan deck: Select something that looks almost beige. Yellow is always much brighter on a wall than on a paint chip. This sun-filled dining room is painted in Benjamin Moore's Mushroom Cap 177.

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Green. I have long admired the shade of green in this kitchen. I think it's perfectly paired with the white cabinets and does a good job of adding warmth. This mellow shade of green is Farrow & Ball's Ball Green 75.

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. In my work as an architectural color consultant I almost always present an option that involves Caliente, Benjamin Moore’s pick for color of the year, shown above and below. 2018 Paint Colors of the Year SaveEmail It’s the perfect shade of deep red, neither too orange nor too purple. It’s just right for a dining room, front door or accent wall in a room that gets plenty of light.

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. Neutral lovers, rejoice! Kelly-Moore has a nice pick for you: Bahia Grass, a fantastic light and neutral alternative for those tired of white, beige and gray. This soft sage has just a touch of yellow, which gives it a nudge to the warmer side, great for those living in cool climates who want a fresh new color in their home.

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