The Book of Browns & Beiges Paint Colors
Brown paint colors are viewed as approachable, genuine, and safe – all traits that make brown paint hues great choices for those who want to encourage a home environment where individuals feel comfortable to be themselves. As with the color green, much of our symbolic association with brown comes from its presence in nature. The colors of tree roots, soils, muds, and sands, brown paint colors allow us to feel rooted, stable, practical, and responsible.
Wall: Ranch Mink MEN7100-5 Trim: China White MEN7139-1 Accent: Cinnamon Crunch MEN7113-5
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Brown Paint Colors
The personality of brown is grounded and stable, just as the common phrase “down to earth” is often used to describe a person whose temperament is easy-going and modest. But Brown Paint Colors can also surprise you and, in the right shade and harmony, can just as easily express elegance, quality, and strength.
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Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
When a mid-tone brown is your dominant color, use lighter and darker variations of the same paint hue to add elegance.
Walls: Carmelized Pears MEN7138-3 Trim: Always Almond MEN7134-1 Accent: Afternoon Tea MEN7145-6
Wall: Toasted Sesame MEN7134-5 Trim: Colonial White MEN7124-4 Accents: Sienna Red MEN7077-5; Frivolous Folly MEN7185-2
Dining Areas and Family Rooms
Brown Paint Colors
Soft brown paint tones bring warmth to community spaces. Deeper brown paint hues are inviting and evoke a modern elegance, especially when paired with neutral accents.
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Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
Pair lighter brown paint colors on walls and trim with dark furniture for effortless elegance.
Wall: Ashen MEN7145-3 Trim: Dusky Dawn MEN7075-1 Accents: Canary Grass MEN7158-3; Ruby Lips MEN7068-6
Living Rooms, Studies and Master Bedrooms
Brown Paint Colors
Lighter and brighter brown paint colors are reassuring and friendly in living rooms, but are also welcome practically everywhere in the home. Mid-tone and darker shades of brown paint bring a sense of maturity and sophistication to any room.
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Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
Always look at the bottom stripe of color on the color chips to determine if a beige paint color is rooted in brown or green.
Siding: Pony Tail MEN7118-4 Trim: Cold Foam MEN7124-1 Door: Sienna Red MEN7077-5 Accent: Ruby Lips MEN7068-6
Sidings: Ranch Mink MEN7100-5; Real Simple MEN7123-4
The Right Exterior Paint Colors
Brown Paint Colors
A harmony of brown paint colors used on the exterior of a home communicate a place of kindness, modesty, support, and sensible thinking. Off-whites add brightness and open thinking, while promoting peacefulness.
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