Natural Earthy Paint Colors That Will Never Fall From Favor

If soft and simple balanced hues designed to promote peacefulness are calling your name, these colors introduced this time last year from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams will appeal. There’s something easy to love and timeless about this particular collection. We often see edgy or outlandish colors introduced in trendy roundups (like avant garde couture strutting down the catwalk). So before we see what’s all the rage for 2023, let’s rediscover a few favorite natural Earthy paint colors that will never fall from favor.

Sherwin-Williams Rosemary painted built-ins in a home office by Emily White @werethewhites_. #sherwinwilliamsrosemary — Emily White

Can’t resist knowing what some folks think are THE interior design trends for 2023? Fine.

Let me know if you agree or are excited about any trend in particular!

Natural Earthy Paint Colors That Will Never Fall From Favor

What comes to mind when you hear “softened refuge?”

French country kitchen of Amy of Maison Decor featured in Nora Murphy's book. Nora Murphy Country Style to Inspire! #frenchcountrykitchen #maisondecor #greenkitchen #frenchkitchen #frenchcottage #cottagekitchen #countrystyle #vintagestyle — Design: Amy Chalmers for *Nora Murphy’s Country House*

Because it’s just the mood I want to set in my own home. I think of a gorgeous kitchen with mossy gingham curtains like the one Amy Chalmers created (above) with its collected treasures and charming green accents.

Paint colors that feel comforting to you can make all the difference.

A softened refuge need not be precious or frilly. Lord knows the homes I have made were filled with rough around the edges pieces to withstand time, rambunctious kids, parties, and neglect.

Rustic antique Belgian sideboard with oak branch in vase in early fall - Hello Lovely Studio. — My own softened refuge – Hello Lovely Studio.

You’ll find these 10 tranquil paint colors to create a sanctuary mood exclusively at Lowe’s, and sampling them is easy.

My modern French white bathroom with clawfoot tub, Louis chair, Turkish towels, and campaign table - Hello Lovely Studio. #modernfrench #bathroom — Simple, spare, and comforting bath by Hello Lovely Studio

White roses in ironstone vintage pitcher on farm stool with clawfoot tub - Hello Lovely Studio.

1. Turkish Towels

2. Coconut Milk Bath Soak

3. Dry Brush Body Brush

4. Stool

5. Vintage Ironstone Pitcher

6. Fresh Roses!

7. Paint Color

Why bother with trending paint colors?

What I appreciate about the collection is how they do not feel trendy at all. Who has time to be re-painting rooms as new and en vogue color crushes emerge from fashion runways or TikTok? We also looked at trending colors RIGHT HERE.

Early fall living and dining rooms - Hello Lovely Studio. — Belgian linen, reclaimed wood, and funky junky accessories in a retreat-like great room – Hello Lovely Studio.

Give me earthy, timeless, classic colors that feel gentle and soothing so home can feel like like a retreat.

Pale neutral Country French bedroom with Stikwood Hamptons accent wall, beadboard panel bed, and burlap throw pillows on white linens - Hello Lovely Studio. — Our wood-planked wall took only hours to install – find the project HERE.

And give me a gentle landing so that when the strong winds of life-y life blow, there is sheltering calm from the storm.

Brene Brown quote about curiosity, learning, joy, and flow - Hello Lovely Studio. #brenebrownquotes

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I can’t help but notice that while tranquil, these colors are also the type of sophisticated tones that aren’t easy to name…mirroring the uncertainty in our post-pandemic world and the 2020s!

Softened Refuge Color Collection of paint colors for 2022 by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams - come find these ideas for tranquil paint colors to soothe! — PIN me to save these tranquil paint colors for later!

Like naturally calm greens? Sherwin-Williams RETREAT

Retreat might not initially strike you as a green paint color when you see it in that infographic with the collection, but aren’t those muddied colors always the best?

Green kitchen cabinets painted Sherwin-Williams Retreat - @aliciachristineinteriors. #greenpaintcolors #greencabinets #greenkitchens — Alicia Christine Interiors

Can’t quite pigeonhole the color? That color is probably a friend of mine.

Retreat paint color (HGSW 3823) is an earthy tranquil soothing green-gray. #retreat #paintcolors — Family room painted Retreat by HGSW

Here is how HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams describes the restful shade of green:

“A sophisticated organic green, Retreat is rooted in nature and brings a calming influence to shared spaces.”

Does Retreat remind you of SW Acacia Haze?

A SW Green Similar to RETREAT

Acacia Haze 9132 SW paint color is an earthy green shown here on a house exterior - Hello Lovely. #acaciahaze #greenpaint — Acacia Haze 9132

Remember this video I showed you with the April Tomlin-designed home tour?

Well, I can’t stop thinking about that Acacia Haze green she used in this home. (Click play and watch it – you’ll thank me!).

Green painted shiplap wall with whimsical hat collection (paint color: Acacia Haze) in a beautiful Southern home with design by April Tomlin. — What a room design by April Tomlin!

Isn’t it inspiring with the gorgeous millwork?

April Tomlin designed kitchen (Southern Charm) with SW Acacia Haze green paint color. #acaciahaze #greenkitchens — Green kitchen with **SW Acacia Haze** paint color (design by April Tomlin)

Find more ideas for beautiful green paint colors RIGHT HERE as well as HERE.

So many designs feature boarded walls these days (that’s what Rita Konig calls them…I took her interior design course last year HERE).

How Do Paint Colors Reflect Modern Culture?

I think it’s another example (like the SOFTENED REFUGE collection) of a design response to so many folks aching, angst-ing, and healing in the 2020s.

Whimsical funny tweet with a heartwarming message - @steph_teasley.

The warmth of wood and earthy tones feels more comforting than cool modern greys of pre-pandemic years.

I would love to hear about your experience if you sample these greens side by side! Do tell!

Love a Tranquil Blue? HGSW 3355 Aleutian: Washed Indigo Blue

I alluded to Aleutian in that post about 2022 trends (see what I did there?), and it’s pretty dreamy considering Sherwin-Williams crowned it COLOR OF THE YEAR:

Aleutian paint color (HGSW 3355) is a tranquil sophisticated blue-gray. #aleutian #hgswaleutian #paintcolors — Bedroom walls painted **SW Aleutian**

They say of this blue:

“Create space for refuge with this perfectly balanced washed indigo that sets a restful tone. Because it’s grounded in both warm and cool tones, it brings relaxation to any room.”

I feel like it could be amazing in a country kitchen or mud room as a soothing, slightly coastal, slightly French inspired happy blue sky moment.

Mister Rogers quote Fred Rogers quotes to inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #misterrogers #fredrogersquotes

What Warm White Paint Feels Comforting? SW Alabaster

By now, you know this tried and true creamy white used often by Joanna Gaines and interior designers everywhere.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color. Discover inspiring understated neutrals to try in your own home. #sherwinwilliamsalabaster — **SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster**

It made the cut for this collection, maybe because it plays so nicely with the neighboring peaceful paint colors on the list.

French country bedroom with Alabaster (Sherwin Williams) pain on walls. Discover inspiring understated neutrals to try in your own home. #paintcolors #sherwinwilliamsalabaster #whitepaintcolors #bestwhitepaint — Brit Jones Designed bedroom painted **Alabaster**…hello charming indeed.

But I have to tell you a lesson about it I just learned.

French country farmhouse bathroom with Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design. Discover inspiring understated neutrals to try in your own home. — **SW Alabaster** in a bath by Brit Jones Design

SW Alabaster paint color in calm tranquil nursery with a gray painted wainscot (Austere Gray). #swalabaster #sherwinwilliamsalabaster #paintcolors — Griffith Design

Alabaster (Sherwin-Williams) paint color in a girls bedroom designed by Brit Jones - Hello Lovely Studio. #swalabaster #warmwhitepaintcolors #paintcolors — Pin me!

Why Sample Paint Colors First?

Sample it first! And then maybe try a gallon rather than a bunch of gallons all at once. Because I thought this color would work well in the entry of our current home (my favorite bright whites were too cold). But NO, FRIEND. It looks yellow when the afternoon sun hits it.

Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue front door on a beautiful white (SW Alabaster) brick home - built by Michael Ladisic. #benjaminmoorewytheblue #paintcolors #frontdoor — White brick on exterior painted **SW ALABASTER** – Ladisic Fine Homes via Design Indulgence

Instead, I stuck with the original color: Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray. I’m continuing to listen to what the house wants, and it obviously has reservations about warm tones I thought would be swell.

French country farmhouse pale blue and white bedroom with Duck Egg blue barn door. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design. Discover inspiring understated neutrals to try in your own home. — **SW Alabaster** paint color in bedroom by Brit Jones Design

You just never know what a paint color will look like in your unique space so don’t think it’s a one and done deal even for paint color experts (that would be…moi).

Need a few more paint color ideas? Here’s a SW Moody Green: Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams Rosemary green paint color swatch. #rosemary #swrosemary #paintcolors #greenpaint — **SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Rosemary**

Finding Lovely showed us just how chic and neutral Rosemary can live when it is mixed at 50% as she did for a son’s beautiful bedroom.

Rosemary - a Sherwin-Williams green paint is subdued by mixing it 50% for the trim in a boy's bedroom by Finding Lovely. #sherwinwilliamsrosemary #rosemary #paintcolors #greenpaintcolors — Finding Lovely

Psst. Easiest way to see if a color is right? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.

And don’t you feel grateful that folks take the time to take these close-ups to truly capture a green like this?

Rosemary (Sherwin-Williams paint color) on kitchen cabinets with brass hardware - Priscilla Braswell. #sherwinwilliamsrosemary #rosemary #paintcolors #greenpaintcolors — SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Rosemary – Priscilla Braswell

I wish my rosemary plants could survive after the fall here, but nope. Thankfully, our ficus, ferns, and succulents are alive and well.

Here is Rosemary on a door flanked by rosemary:

Rosemary (Sherwin-Williams paint color) on a front door. #rosemary #sherwinwilliamsrosemary #paintcolors #greenpaints

How are you holding up? Could your refuge use some softening?

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I’m so grateful you’re here with me on the journey. For a little more “earthy” goodness, see my love of white roses in THIS if you missed it.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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