The 11 Best Limewash Paint Colors, According to Designers

Add a modern spin on old-world elegance with this timeless wall finish. These are the best limewash paint colors for every space.

Feather by Portola Paints

COURTESY OF PORTOLA PAINTS / MEAGHAN COX / KARA MERCER

Inject a calming energy into your home with Feather by Portola Paints. This light greige hue lends itself well to the textured finish of limewash paint, emphasizing its softness as natural light touches it throughout the day. Use this subtle shade with crisp whites, soft fabrics, and light woods to enhance its airy feel.

Paint Color: Feather by Portola Paints

Cachi by James Alexander Specialty Paints

COURTESY OF JAMES ALEXANDER SPECIALTY PAINTS / CHERRY FAVIS

For the ultimate balance of light and warmth, opt for Cachi from James Alexander Specialty Paints. This peach-tan limewash paint color is warm without being overpowering and creates a lovely backdrop for a tranquil bedroom layered with soft textures and tone-on-tone neutrals. For crisp contrast, use a bright white paint color in a semi-gloss sheen on trim throughout the room, and to create a more immersive experience, consider color drenching the entire space in this inviting hue.

Paint Color: Cachi by James Alexander Specialty Paints

Avorio White by Romabio

COURTESY OF LOWE'S

Apply a coat of Romabio's Avorio White limewash paint to a brick or stone kitchen backsplash or fireplace surround to soften the space. Use a thin layer of the paint to allow the stones' color variation to show for subtle depth and contrast. Continue the modern aesthetic by pairing the limewashed kitchen backsplash with simple and streamlined cabinetry, matte black hardware, and light wood floating shelves for an open and airy look.

Paint Color: Avorio White by Romabio

Reservoir by Portola Paints

COURTESY OF PORTOLA PAINTS / KELLI LAMB / AMY BARTLAM

Add a gentle dose of color with Portola Paints' Reservoir, a cool gray-blue limewash paint color that creates a wispy cloud-like effect. Like an extension of nature, it ushers in a calm feel and a subtle tone variation that serves as a beautiful backdrop for natural textures in the form of wood furniture, woven blinds, and linen bedding.

Paint Color: Reservoir by Portola Paints

Argilla Francese by James Alexander Specialty Paints

COURTESY OF JAMES ALEXANDER SPECIALTY PAINTS / JENNIFER LIU

Use Argilla Francese by James Alexander Specialty Paints to set a soft and serene tone perfect for a bedroom retreat. The beige paint color has an earthy, luminescent quality and its soft, textured appearance creates the illusion of subtle movement. It's a versatile shade that can easily be dressed up or down, and for a neutral space that exudes a sophisticated calm, pair it with light woods, layered textures, and live greenery.

Paint Color: Argilla Francese by James Alexander Specialty Paints

Bianco White by Romabio

COURTESY OF LOWE'S

Update a brick exterior with Romabio's Bianco White, a limewash paint product that's specially formulated for a variety of masonry surfaces. As an alternative to classic exterior paint, this flat finish gives you the best of both worlds—it brightens dark brick, but can also be distressed to expose some of the original material's color. A limewashed exterior is a great way to boost curb appeal while maintaining a classic and timeless look.

Paint Color: Bianco White by Romabio

Dry Ground by Portola Paints

COURTESY OF PORTOLA PAINTS / GENNA MARGOLIS / MADELINE TOLLE

Dry Ground by Portola Paints is a beautiful mid-tone greige whose aged patina-like finish contrasts modern furnishings for a high-end look. For an old-meets-new aesthetic, pair this limewash paint color with minimalist furniture, dark trim, and a neutral tone-on-tone color palette.

Paint Color: Dry Ground by Portola Paints

Carbone by James Alexander Specialty Paints

COURTESY OF JAMES ALEXANDER SPECIALTY PAINTS / DANIELLE LAYTON

Pack a design punch with Carbone by James Alexander Specialty Paints. This sophisticated gray-black has a velvety finish that's sure to elevate any space and make a dramatic statement. For an unexpected room feature, use this limewash paint color to highlight a fireplace and add depth and contrast to an otherwise light-colored space.

Paint Color: Carbone by James Alexander Specialty Paints

Amalfi by Vasari

COURTESY OF LOWE'S

Vasari's Amalfi brings in the romantic, old-world aesthetic that's characteristic of limewash paint. The warm pink hue creates the illusion that the walls have always been there and provides a sophisticated backdrop for a variety of materials, from a stone fireplace to wrought iron light fixtures.

Paint Color: Amalfi by Vasari

Vintage Black by Portola Paints

COURTESY OF PORTOLA PAINT / MADELYNN FURLONG / NICK HUDSON

Go dark and moody with Vintage Black by Portola Paints. It's a dark washed black with a cool undertone that looks stunning against black trim and wall paneling, and juxtaposed with warm mid-tone woods. A deep paint color is a great way to create drama, and the textured finish of limewash paint only enhances the bold design statement.

Paint Color: Vintage Black by Portola Paints

Calcare by James Alexander Specialty Paints

COURTESY OF JAMES ALEXANDER SPECIALTY PAINTS / BRIANNA FLETCHER

If you want to dip your toes in the limewash paint trend without going bold with color, consider using a creamy white shade such as Calcare by James Alexander Specialty Paints. Inspired by cream-colored limestone, this versatile neutral works with any color palette and design style. It changes with light, appearing bright white at the height of daylight, and warming up and revealing its red undertones when the sun shifts.

Paint Color: Calcare by James Alexander Specialty Paints