The 10 Benjamin Moore Neutrals Interior Designers Always Reach for — And How They Decorate With Them

Painting your walls? This list of designer-backed Benjamin Moore neutrals will make your life — and your choices — a whole lot easier.

"I have forever found blue to be a neutral color and it is so versatile," Grey Joyner of Grey Joyner Interiors tells me. "Blue works exceptionally well in areas where you want a pop of color, like accent walls, built-in bars, or bookshelves and even cabinetry. For a softer approach, it can be incorporated through furnishings — think throw pillows, rugs, or decorative objects. Paired with earthy tones, blue creates a balanced and serene mood, while adding hints of gold or brass gives it a luxurious, sophisticated touch. Deep navy or pale blue grays are a great way to use blue as a traditional 'neutral' color."

As for the specific shade, "Benjamin Moore New Hope Gray (2130-50) is the ideal neutral blue and adds a fresh uniqueness to a home," Grey says. "It’s an energetic shade that brings both sophistication and warmth, blending seamlessly into modern and transitional styles."