14 Popular Bathroom Paint Colours

1. Soothing Off-White Bathrooms

Offering versatility and sophistication, off-white paint colours are a classic choice for bathrooms. Some of our favourites include:

• Chantilly Lace OC-65
• Ballet White OC-9
• Feather Down 953

If you love changing your decor seasonally, try a go-with-everything neutral or white paint color to act as a blank canvas.

2. Relaxing Green Bathrooms

Greens can be incredibly soothing in a bathroom, bringing nature-inspired peace to the space. Use one of these greens to help you bring the outside in:

• Van Alen Green HC-120
• Louisburg Green HC-113
• Landscape 430

3. Tranquil Blue Bathrooms

Whether you opt for a powdery pastel or an inky navy, blues promote a sense of rest and relaxation. Get the look with one of these hues.

Considering blue for your paint project? Try:

• Breath of Fresh Air 806
• November Skies 2128-50
• Mysterious AF-565

4. Soft Pink Bathroom Paint Colours

Long a favourite for home spas and powder rooms alike, blush and pastel pink hues lend warmth to any space. Try mixing soft shades of pink for a monochromatic bathroom colour scheme that's both gentle and playful.

We recommend:

• First Light 2102-70
• Cream Puff 2174-70
• Dream Whip 2174-60

1. Master Bathroom Paint Color Ideas

As an area where “me time” takes top priority, the master bathroom is the most personal space in your home.

Create a spa-like mood with calming paint colours that nurture rest and relaxation. Consider:

• Metropolitan AF-690
• Palladian Blue HC-144
• Italian Ice Green 2035-70
• Gray Cloud 2126-60

2. Small Bathroom Paint Ideas

Embrace saturated hues for diminutive powder rooms or a small bathroom. Deeper, richer colours combined with the right lighting infuse a small space with ambience.

Black paint colours provide a striking contrast against white or off-white tile and walls. Consider painting inset towel shelving or other accents with:

• Black Ink 2127-20
• Deep Space 2125-20
• Jet Black 2120-10

If dark hues aren’t for you, try using an unexpected pop of colour on the ceiling, such as:

• Fruit Shake 2088-60
• Windmill Wings 2067-60
• Landscape 430

3. Powder Room Colour Ideas

Powder rooms are a great place to experiment with colour. Go bold on the walls, while keeping ceilings white or neutral to give the illusion of more space. Make a statement with one of these hues:

• Wasabi AF-430
• Hot Lips 2077-30
• Indi Go-Go CSP-565

4. Jewel-Toned Bathroom Paint Colours

Amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald— jewel-toned paint colours are rich, highly saturated hues with hints of black. Breathe these colours into your bathroom paint colour scheme to add depth.

Consider these stunning jewel tones for your bathroom:

• Dark Burgundy 2075-10
• Etruscan AF-355
• Beau Green 2054-20

5. Natural Bathroom Paint Ideas

Stone, glass, wood and other accessories bring nature’s beauty indoors and add dimension.

Emphasize natural elements with bold-hued fixtures, warm lighting and natural-hued colours. Consider combining:

• White granite countertops with Farm Fresh AF-360
• Driftwood accessories with Dune Grass 492
• Rattan baskets and shades with Cedar Key OC-16

6. Shiplap Bathrooms

Shiplap has long been a popular way to add a decorative, nautical touch to your home, including bathrooms.

Some of our favourite colours for painted shiplap include:

• Hale Navy HC-154
• Mountain Peak White OC-121
• Head Over Heels AF-250

7. Repaint Your Bathroom Cabinets

Paint cabinets with a fresh new colour scheme for a refreshing update in your bathroom.

Countertops, backsplashes, fixtures, and flooring all play a role in colour selection. Bathroom cabinet colour schemes we love include:

• Cabinets in Newburg Green HC-158 and walls in Swiss Coffee OC-45
• Cabinets in Silhouette AF-655 and walls in Pashmina AF-100
• Cabinets in White Heron OC-57 and walls in Spa Day CSP-635

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8. Use Painted Ceilings to Boost Your Bathroom

Infuse design interest in your bathroom by painting the ceiling a different colour than the walls. The perfect ceiling colour can also highlight cabinets, bathtubs, and more.

Ceiling and wall colour combinations we love include:

• Walls in Cloud White OC-130 and ceilings in Cumulus Cotton 2063-70
• Walls in Sebring White OC-137 and ceilings in October Mist CC-550, a former Colour of the Year
• Walls in Sundress CSP-940 and ceilings in Daylily 080

9. Rich, Bold Bathrooms

Dark paint colours make a statement. Luxuriously deep hues look especially sumptuous in a higher sheen.

Just like with lighter colours, assessing lighting in your bathroom is critical as light directly affects how your paint colour will appear on the wall.

Bold bathroom paint colours we love include:

• Deep Royal 2061-10
• Kendall Charcoal HC-166
• New London Burgundy HC-61

10. Align Bathroom Hues with Other Interior Paint Colours

Bathrooms can sometimes feel disconnected from the rest of your home. Create colour flow by choosing paint colours that match the cool or warm undertone of adjoining rooms and hallways.

Bathroom and hallway colour combinations we love include:

• Hallway in Gardenia AF-10, Bathroom walls in Delicate Rose 2008-50
• Hallway in Sail Cloth OC-142, bathroom walls in Gettysburg Gray HC-107
• Hallway in Van Deusen Blue HC-156, bathroom walls in Thunder AF-685

Like the sun peeking through a cloudy day, this trio of muted hues—with a shared chalky gray undertone—will give your bathroom a cozy vibe.

• Main: Cream Puff 2174-70
• Trim: Brilliant White OC-150
• Accents: Cumulus Cloud 1550

Punch up a white-painted bathroom with a smoky plum accent wall for an elevated pop of saturation.

• Main: Vanilla Milkshake OC-59
• Trim: Chantilly Lace OC-65
• Accents: Kasbah AF-640

Play up the warmth of white paint colours with a wine-hued accent colour to give your bathroom a dusky, romantic glow.

• Main: Simply White OC-117
• Trim: Dove Wing OC-18
• Accents: Somerville Red HC-62

Evoke the softness of fresh cotton and pure silk with a trio of soft, sophisticated white hues.

• Main: Chantilly Lace OC-65
• Trim: White OC-151
• Accents: Horizon OC-53

Pair refreshing shades of blue-green with a cool white paint colour to create a natural harmony that elevates any bathroom.

• Main: Italian Ice Green 2035-70
• Trim: Super White OC-152
• Accents: Aegean Teal 2136-40

Get inspired by a trip to the day spa with a bathroom colour scheme featuring soothing grays and a buoyant, sparkling off-white.

• Main: Gray Cloud 2126-60
• Trim: White Diamond OC-61
• Accents: Anchor Gray 2126-30

With a surprisingly versatile pink emboldened by orange undertones as the main hue, this unexpected colour combination will rejuvenate your bathroom.

• Main: Fruit Shake 2088-60
• Trim: Cement Gray 2112-60
• Accents: Witching Hour 2120-30

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The slightest hint of warmth gives this eye-pleasing gray colour combination a welcoming quality.

• Main: Barren Plain 2111-60
• Trim: Cloud Cover OC-25
• Accents: Eagle Rock 1469

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Like the skies after a summer thunderstorm, this trio of gray-green hues will give your bathroom a moody, weathered vibe.

• Main: November Rain OC-50
• Trim: Ancient Ivory OC-133
• Accents: Sag Harbor Gray HC-95

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Featuring two favourites from our Historical Collection and one of our most popular white paint colours, this ultra-fresh bathroom colour combination makes a statement.

• Main: Van Alen Green HC-120
• Trim: White Dove OC-17
• Accents: Van Courtland Blue HC-145

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Combine an airy blue with soft shades of greige and terra-cotta for a uniquely stylish bathroom colour combination:

• Main: Palladian Blue HC-144
• Trim: Elmira White HC-84
• Accents: Persimmon 2088-40

Uplift and enchant with a bathroom colour scheme anchored by a breezy blue-gray hue.

• Main: November Skies 2128-50
• Trim: Winter Snow OC-63
• Accents: Rocky Coast 1595

Spark warmth and contentment with a bathroom colour combination that balances bright raspberry and pastel purple.

• Main: Old Claret 2083-30
• Trim: Calm 2111-70
• Accents: Hint of Violet 2114-60

Whether you're painting a master bath or powder room, add a level of sophistication with this effortlessly cool colour combination.

• Main: Metropolitan AF-690
• Trim: Frostine AF-5
• Accents: Constellation AF-540

Create comfort and serenity with this warm, hazy colour combination, which features shared green and yellow undertones.

• Main: Gray Mirage 2142-50
• Trim: Cloud White OC-130
• Accents: Mohegan Sage 2138-30

Bring the forest vibes with a bathroom colour combination that features a rich green paint colour accented by natural hues.

• Main: Lush AF-475
• Trim: Jute AF-80
• Accents: Glacial Till AF-390

Combine Old World elegance and modern industry with an energizing blue-forward bathroom colour scheme.

• Main: Amsterdam AF-550
• Trim: Winter Snow OC-63
• Accents: Woodlawn Blue HC-147

For an opulent, modern look in the bathroom, pair rich charcoal walls with navy trim, reserving a go-with-everything white paint colour for accents.

• Main: Charcoal Slate HC-178
• Trim: Blue Danube 2062-30
• Accents: Swiss Coffee OC-45

The Beautiful Matte Finish of Bathroom Walls

In the past, a gloss or semi-gloss paint finish was the only choice to avoid the unsightly effects of bathroom humidity. Thanks to Benjamin Moore’s commitment to innovation, that has changed with Aura^® Bath & Spa.

With its mildew-resistant formula, Aura Bath & Spa provides exceptional durability and colour retention. Its luxurious matte finish delivers a sense of softness to bathrooms where hard surfaces like tile, mirrors, and metal fixtures abound.

3 Points to Remember When Choosing the Best Paint Colours For Your Bathroom

Keep the following in mind when you start your colour journey:

1. Calming hues, such as soft grays and pastels, lend themselves to a relaxing, spa-like environment.
2. Deeper, richer colours pop in small spaces, especially when enhanced by the right lighting.
3. Semi- and high gloss paint finishes are not your only option. Aura Bath & Spa provides excellent colour retention and a mildew-resistant coating in a luxurious matte finish.

Sample Bathroom Colours and Buy Paint with Confidence

Sampling paint colours makes it easier to find the just-right paint colours. Benjamin Moore offers several types of colour samples to help with colour selection.

• 236 ml Paint Colour Samples: See colours on your walls with brush-on colour samples. We suggest painting samples on a white foam board, then observing them in your bathroom to see how lighting impacts selected hues.
• Peel & Stick: Reusable and movable, peel and stick paint samples make it easy to test colours on different walls and in different lighting conditions.
• Display Chips: In-store and available for free, display chips are especially helpful for narrowing the colour family you will eventually choose for your bathroom.
• Colour Swatches: These 10.2 x 20.3 cm (4"x8") swatches are larger than colour chips found in stores. Use painter’s tape to adhere to them to bathroom walls, and keep them up for several days for a time-tested approach. For purchase online only.