Designers embrace the boldness of dark, saturated paint colors like it’s an easy peasy plunge, but for the rest of us some guarantees of gorgeousness can be invaluable. To buck up all those dreaming of cozy, statement-making walls with gravitas for days, we asked ten interior designers at the top of their game to share the dark paint colors they love to use. From deep blues to warm browns, discover your new roster of pro-approved paint colors.
![Cece Barfield Thompson chose Day's End by Benjamin Moore as her favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080849/dark-paint-colors-days-end.jpg)
Designer: Cece Barfield Thompson
Paint Pick: “Right now my favorite is “Day’s End” by Benjamin Moore.”
![Eche Martinez chose Farrow and Ball's Drawing Room Blue for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080852/dark-paint-colors-drawing-room-blue.jpg)
Designer: Eche Martinez
Paint Pick: “For bolder rooms (as an unrepentant blue addict), I have a special place in my heart for Farrow and Ball’s “Drawing Room Blue” (253).”
![Sarah Wittenbraker chose Benjamin Moore's Lafayette Green for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080854/dark-paint-colors-lafayette-green.jpg)
Designer: Sarah Wittenbraker
Paint Pick: “My current favorite is Benjamin Moore’s Lafayette Green.”
![Glossy dark blue hallway with deco-style mirror and starburst chandelier](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21084624/dark-paint-colors-2.jpg)
![Caitlin Murray chose River Blue by Benjamin Moore for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080902/dark-paint-colors-river-blue.jpg)
Designer: Caitlin Murray
Paint Pick: “River Blue by Benjamin Moore.”
![Ashely Whittaker chose Farrow and Ball's Bancha green for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080838/dark-paint-colors-bancha.jpg)
Designer: Ashley Whittaker
Paint Pick: “Farrow & Ball’s Bancha green in a high-gloss lacquer finish is perfection. Though neutral, the color offers a bit of uniqueness and quirk, while still being completely versatile and calming.”
![Shelley Johnstone chose Benjamin Moore's Chocolate Candy Brown for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080843/dark-paint-colors-chocolate-candy-brown.jpg)
Designer: Shelley Johnstone
Paint Pick: “My favorite color is Benjamin Moore 2107-10: Chocolate Candy Brown. I have used this color for my home office for over 20 years. Of course, it’s lacquered. It swaddles the senses with its depth and rich, earthy warmth.”
![Living room with dark brown walls, patterned textiles, and wood coffee table](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21084636/dark-paint-colors-4.jpg)
![Matthew Carter chose Benjamin Moore's classic brown for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080857/dark-paint-colors-medium-brown.jpg)
Designer: Matthew Carter
Paint Pick: “My favorite paint color is dark brown. Specifically, Fine Paints of Europe E25-30 and Benjamin Moore’s Classic Brown.”
![Young Hu chose Blue Muscai by Benjamin Moore for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080841/dark-paint-colors-blue-muscari.jpg)
Designer: Young Huh
Paint Pick: “Blue Muscari from Benjamin Moore’s Century collection is a new favorite. This deep blue is transporting.”
![Dark gray painted living room with maroon dining table, yellow planters, and colorful abstract art](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21084629/dark-paint-colors-3.jpg)
![Rachel Halvorson chose Farrow and Ball's Studio green for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080904/dark-paint-colors-studio-green.jpg)
Designer: Rachel Halvorson
Paint Pick: “Currently my favorite is Farrow and Ball’s “Studio Green.” It’s so romantic.”
![Pierce & Ward chose retreat by sherwin Williams for their favorite dark paint color](https://d1h3pk8iipmcfn.cloudfront.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21080900/dark-paint-colors-retreat.jpg)
Designer: Pierce & Ward
Paint Pick: “Retreat by Sherwin Williams. Paint colors can be tricky, and this one works in any space no matter the lighting.”
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