9 Paint Colors for a Serene Home

Create Calm with Nature-Inspired Colors

Looking to create a home that feels peaceful, balanced, and effortlessly beautiful? A serene interior starts with the right paint colors.

Drawing inspiration from Maine’s rocky coastline, soft sea mist, and the way light dances on water and stone, we’ve curated 9 tranquil paint colors that bring a grounded, natural calm to any space. From sandy whites to oceanic greens and soft stone neutrals, this collection is all about organic calm.

1. Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl OC-19

Sandy White 

Sea Pearl is a deeper off-white with warm greige undertones—perfect for cozy spaces.

Best For: All Walls

Pairs Well With: Rangely Dining Chair and the Lovell Bed

 

2. Benjamin Moore’s Cloud Cover OC-25

A Soft White Greige Undertone

Cloud Cover has a bit more pigment that most white paints,it leans cool toned without feeling stark. I use it in rooms that have both warm and cool colors in furniture and art. We like to use this on walls paired with a pure white for trim. 

Best For: Walls

Pairs Well With: Westport Swivel chair and Jonesport Chest

 

3. Sherwin Williams’s Shoji White SW 7042

A Warm White 

Shoji White is a mellow, warm white that won’t turn yellow in different lighting.

We used it in the main rooms of an interior design project in Kennebunk, Maine to keep an open floor plan cohesive and serene.

Best For: Walls, Color Drenching

Pairs Well With: Bard Dining Collections and Maren Living Room Collections

 

4. Benjamin Moore’s Raindance 1572

A Muted Blue-Green with Cool Undertones

This peaceful hue channels the quiet of a misty morning near the coast. This is for people who crave serene colors on their walls 

Best For: Walls, Bathroom Vanities

Pairs Well With: Astrid Bed, Jackson Chair

 

5. Farrow & Ball’s Oval Room Blue 85

A Green-Blue Vintage Inspired Classic

Oval Room Blue is the OG color that started all the current green-blue trends. This chameleon color looks different as the sun rises and sets-all in the same room. It is both on trend AND classic, having been used in England for generations. You see more of this color in our design work in a work in progress project and a completed design project. 

Best For: Color Drenching Rooms and Cabinetry

Pairs Well With: Our Averie Bed

 

6. Sherwin Williams’s Quietude SW 6212

An Airy Green-Blue with a Touch of Gray

This color reminds us so much of Maine’s Casco Bay  with its blend of calm colors that change ever so slightly in the sun.

Best For: Walls, Cabinetry, Color Drenching

Pairs Well With: Acadia Dresser

 

7. Farrow & Ball’s Skylight 205

Light Gray Blue

This classic cool grey blue is timeless. It reads more blue when used in small spaces (like bedrooms and bathrooms)  but becomes more subtle, with less color and more grey leaning when used in larger areas with more light. 

Best For: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Walls, Cabinetry

Pairs Well With: Nathan Counter Stool

 

8. Sherwin Williams’s Silvermist SW 7621

A Cool, Gray-Green Mineral Tone

Silver Mist is the perfect  color for those who love modern, classic design. It is subtle and calming. 

Best For: Walls, Cabinetry, Color Drenching

Pairs Well With: Modern Seating Collection in Beige, Gray, and Leather

 

9. Benjamin Moore’s Pale Oak OC-20

A Stone Greige

Pale Oak was trending during the grey era of the 2000s, but over time it has become a classic neutral. It is for those who love the calmness of grey but don’t want dreary or too formal. It’s warmth is a great backdrop for Art and color. It reminds us of stones that wash up on the beach. 

Best For: Walls

Pairs Well With: Casco Swivel Chair

 

Creating the Mood

Choosing the right paint colors is more than just aesthetics—it’s about creating a mood. These 9 mineral-inspired paint colors offer a serene, nature-rooted palette that echoes the timeless beauty of Maine's coastline.

Whether you're repainting a single room or planning a full home refresh, incorporating shades from the sea, stone, and sky will bring harmony and subtle sophistication to your space.