7 Calm Bedroom Colours to Create a Relaxing Ambiance

Sleek, Wolf Gray-painted bedroom with black bedframe, red and white bedding, two swing-arm lamps, and stacks of books.

Looking for calming paint colours for your bedroom? Check out these soothing bedroom colour schemes—all homeowner favourites.

We want to help make choosing a colour for a tranquil bedroom as easy as possible. Just follow these three steps!

Peruse the much-loved relaxing bedroom colours on this page. Take note of recommended trim and ceiling paint colours (keep it simple by using the same colour for both) to recreate the entire look.
Next, use your own bedroom photos to test your colour choices virtually with the free Benjamin Moore Colour Portfolio™ app, available for Android and iPhone.
Sample your paint colour—swatches or paint samples can be delivered right to your door to “try on” colours before you buy.

Once you’ve decided on your colour, you're ready to order your paint from a local, independently owned Benjamin Moore^® store.

Palest Pistachio 2122-60

Reliably relaxing, Palest Pistachio 2122-60 is a quiet colour with a subtle wink of mint blue.

Trim and ceiling pairing recommendations for Palest Pistachio 2112-60: White Heron OC-57 (pictured), Snow White 2122-70, or Distant Gray OC-68.
Pale Pistachio 2122-60 is part of the Benjamin Moore Colour Preview Collection, a range of expressive colours across the spectrum that create striking combinations.

Relaxing bedroom with gray wainscoting behind black bed with gray and white checkered bedding.

Simply White OC-117

A warm white, and former Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year, Simply White OC-117 layers beautifully with other off-whites and grays to create a cozy, peaceful space.

Window and wall trim in Indian River 985 adds an earthy, organic contrast.

A warm white, and former Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year, Simply White OC-117 layers beautifully with other off-whites and grays to create a cozy, peaceful space, perfect for a guest room.

Large bedroom with light pink walls, white built-in shelves, and a metal bedframe with white sheets.

Porcelain 2113-60

Soft and delicate, pale lilac Porcelain 2113-60, adds comfort and calm to any space, and is especially palliative in the bedroom.

Trim and ceiling pairing recommendations for Porcelain 2113-60: Cloud Cover OC-25 (pictured), Gardenia AF-10, or Alabaster OC-129.

Vibrant blue bedroom with matching industrial ceiling including a large bed with printed bedding.

Yarmouth Blue HC-150

Restorative Yarmouth Blue HC-150 acts as a soft, enveloping, light blue blanket in this inviting bedroom.

Part of the Benjamin Moore Historical Colour Collection, Yarmouth Blue HC-150 is one of 191 colours inspired by 18th and 19th century American architecture.

A relaxing bedroom with light gray walls, full-size bed with pink pillows and a throw blanket, and cream bench.

Natural Cream OC-14

Inherently sophisticated, Natural Cream OC-14 serves as a canvas to frame the window trim painted in Thunder AF-685. The subtle contrast adds a touch of depth and dimension to this restful bedroom.

Always a classic choice for ceilings, off-white Cloud Cover OC-25 gives the room additional height.
Pops of orange and pink in the décor infuse a just-right touch of energy into this lovely, light-filled room.

Black Pepper 2130-40

Deep and enveloping, Black Pepper 2130-40 creates a rich vibe, transforming any bedroom into a cozy enclave.

Trim and ceiling pairing recommendations for Black Pepper 2130-40: Decorator’s White OC-149 (pictured), Baby’s Breath OC-62, or Paper White OC-55.
Black Pepper 2130-40 is part of the Benjamin Moore Colour Preview Collection, a range of expressive colours across the spectrum that create striking combinations.

A bedroom painted in neutral hues and white-painted shiplap ceiling with exposed beams, ceiling fan, and a floor-to-ceiling window wall with views of desert landscaping.

Stone Hearth CC-490

Warm gray Stone Hearth CC-490 adds depth and texture to any space, creating a soothing, comforting vibe in your bedroom.

Pair Stone Hearth-painted walls with a crisp white paint colour, like bestselling Cloud White OC-130, shown here on ceiling and trim. Other white hues that pair effortlessly with Stone Hearth include Dune White CC-70 and Seapearl OC-19.
Stone Hearth CC-490 is part of the Designer Classics collection—a thoughtful edit of 231 comfortable and refined colours.