Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams
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Evergreen Fog is gentle green-gray with hints of blue that breathes a calming and grounded feel into any space. "I love this color for a mudroom because the cozy and rustic aesthetic welcomes us back into the home after a long day," Kantz says. Pair it with vintage-style brass wall sconces and natural wood accents for extra warmth.
Paint Color: Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams
Renew Blue by Valspar
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"Infuse a sense of peace and calm throughout mudroom and entryway spaces with nourishing colors like Renew Blue that inspire feelings of rest," says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. To give the mudroom a polished look, she suggests adding in cool gray hues like Dusk in the Valley that highlight the blue's green-influenced tone.
Paint Color: Renew Blue by Valspar
Old Navy by Benjamin Moore
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A mudroom is a hard-working space with high foot traffic, and Old Navy is the perfect dark blue shade that can handle the daily wear and tear. "Its depth camouflages everyday dirt while making a memorable first impression," saysHannah Yeo, senior manager of color marketing at Benjamin Moore. She recommends pairing this stately navy hue with Simply White on trim, doors, and the ceiling to offset the dark walls for a beautifully balanced room.
Paint Color: Old Navy by Benjamin Moore
Brinjal by Farrow and Ball
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Add a stylish touch to your mudroom with Farrow and Ball's Brinjal. "This rich eggplant red adds a smart vibrancy to this essentially utilitarian space," explains Patrick O’Donnell, global brand ambassador for Farrow and Ball. "For those with a sense of adventure, try it in a full gloss finish for a totally immersive look that will create a space you will want to linger in—not just to flip off your boots and wet jackets," O'Donnell adds.
Paint Color: Brinjal by Farrow and Ball
Blank Canvas by Behr
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"For a clean and bright entry-type space like a mudroom, I recommend a warm, soothing, and inviting color like BEHR’s 2023 Color of the Year, Blank Canvas," saysErika Woelfel, Behr's VP of color and creative services. This light neutral truly is a blank canvas that creates a clean and uncluttered backdrop for the busy space. "[It] provides family members and guests with a cozy, comforting feel," Woelfel adds.
Paint Color: Blank Canvas by Behr
Gray Frost by Glidden
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Give your mudroom a refreshing update with Glidden's Gray Frost whose cool undertones give it a contemporary appearance. "Its neutrality and inviting nature, practical benefits, and ability to complement a wide range of decor styles makes it a perfect choice for the home’s entrance," says Glidden color expert Ashley McCollum. Create a two-tone look by adding contrasting wainscoting on the bottom half of the mudroom walls and add depth with a dark paint color on the mudroom door.
Paint Color: Gray Frost by Glidden
Cuddle by Valspar
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For an unexpected mudroom paint color, turn to Valspar's Cuddle, which infuses the space with a cheerful warmth. "Create an uplifting space to enter and exit your home by incorporating light and buttery yellow hues like Cuddle and Champagne Tickle which add a sense of positivity," Kim says. To add contrast, she suggests incorporating an earthy green tone like Bayou Shade on door and window frames.
Paint Color: Cuddle by Valspar
Alexandrite by Sherwin-Williams
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"Alexandrite is a striking shade of green that welcomes us back into the home with a burst of color and energy," Kantz says. It pairs well with other bold colors and patterns, and its saturated intensity is perfect for hiding dirt in a high-traffic area like a mudroom. To tone down the color, layer it with natural woods, matte black hardware, and rattan storage baskets that bring in neutral colors and natural textures.
Paint Color: Alexandrite by Sherwin-Williams
Chestertown by Benjamin Moore
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Chestertown Buff is the ultimate way to add a splash of happiness to your home's entry according to Yeo. "This warm, earthen gold infuses any space with sunshine and positivity, making it an excellent transitional color from the outdoors to the interior of your home," she says. It's an inviting honey hue that works well in modern rustic interiors and pairs beautifully with mid-tone woods and natural materials.
Paint Color: Chestertown Buff by Benjamin Moore
Gilded Linen by Valspar
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Go clean and traditional in the mudroom with a warm neutral like Valspar's Gilded Linen. "For a grounded setting, introduce wood flooring or accent beams that infuse an organic and welcoming feel," Kim suggests. Add function to the mudroom with matte black wall hooks and rattan storage baskets that keep the space clutter-free and add a nice natural touch.
Paint Color: Gilded Linen by Valspar
Basque Green by Sherwin-Williams
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Warm up the mudroom and bring the outdoors in with Basque Green. "This is a deep, earth-inspired green that has an effortless but fun vibe," Kantz says. Enhance its warmth and deepen its saturation with crisp white trim and continue the nature-inspired feel with wood elements throughout the space, whether through floating shelves, wall hooks, or a bench.
Paint Color: Basque Green by Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams
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"Snowbound is a daring choice for a mudroom given the traffic, muddy shoes, dirty bags, and coats that live here, but it can create a very clean and welcoming environment for entering the home again," Kantz says. To avoid the mudroom looking too stark and almost sterile, she recommends adding an unexpected pop of color through trim in a contrasting color such as Aleutian.
Paint Color: Snowbound by Sherwin-WIlliams
Cardamom by Farrow and Ball
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Cardamom is a classic blend of deep brown and khaki green which O'Donnell describes as "wildly chic but supremely functional as a color" for a space like a mudroom. He suggests using it on walls, trim, and built-in cabinetry for a fully immersive look, or opting for a softer look by pairing it with a warm neutral such as Old White on the walls for timeless countryside charm.
Paint Color: Cardamom by Farrow and Ball
Cloud White by Benjamin Moore
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Cloud White is a go-to white that's soft and balanced for a warm and inviting atmosphere. "This foundational color gives this mudroom a clean and fresh look, providing a perfect backdrop for layering fun pops of color, such as Gull Wing Gray on the inside nook," Yeo says. She adds that it's ideal for millwork and walls alike, and that it works well for a small mudroom since the soft white brightens and opens up the room beautifully.
Paint Color: Cloud White by Benjamin Moore