We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Home Color Palettes & Paint 7 Paint Colors Realtors Say Increase Your Home's Value Cash in on these coveted hues. By Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist with over 10 years of experience in digital media. After covering lifestyle and design content for the Wall Street Journal, Off Duty, and Business Insider, Kelsey went full-time freelance in 2017. Since then, she has contributed to various publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Lonny, among others. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 27, 2023 Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Khara Scheppmann has 12 years of marketing and advertising experience, including proofreading and fact-checking. She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. brand's fact checking process A fresh coat of paint is an easy and somewhat affordable project whether you are a DIY expert or choose to hire a professional. New paint colors can transform a room's atmosphere and increase your home's value—if you choose the right paint color. Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lizzie Cox "Generally, going with neutral colors like shades of white, beige, taupe, and grays lead to a faster sale," she shares. "Neutral colors are also more appealing to potential buyers because many want the creative freedom of a blank canvas to add their personal touches to when looking for a new place to call home. From a seller's point of view, it can be risky having bright, bold paint colors because personal preference ranges greatly from person to person." A survey by Opendoor found that the most popular colors for a home's exterior were gray (30 percent) and beige (26 percent). It's official: neutrals equal significant dollar signs, but which shades can seal the deal? To help, six real-estate experts share their go-to hues. Whether you're looking to repaint your home's exterior before the big sale or just in the market for a wall refresh, you're bound to find a shade that fits your interest. 01 of 07 Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) In her Arkansas lake house dining room, Style Director Heather Chadduck removed ceiling beams to bring in more light from above. For a quick fix, paint dark-stained ceilings pale gray to open up the space. Nancy Nolan Painting the interior of one's home is the most important home improvement project. Sherwin Williams' Agreeable Gray is a neutral 'greige' that works with many decor styles. 02 of 07 Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) Laurey W. Glenn "I think that light and airy colors are appealing to buyers because it provides a neutral palette for them to work off of," explains Skyler Frazier, realtor at a Georgia-based firm, The Landings. "If you're looking for a white exterior, Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams is a nice soft white that isn't too stark." 03 of 07 Benjamin Moore Gray Mist (OC-30) Courtesy of Benjamin Moore "As far as interiors, I'm seeing less greys and more' greige,'" Frazier adds. "Gray Mist by Benjamin Moore is a fabulous mix between tan and gray and still provides a contrast to your trim, but is a little more homey and inviting than stark white walls." 04 of 07 Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams "My tried, and true colors are Sherwin-Williams' Snowbound on the exterior and Iron Ore, which is a very crisp black color for shutters and exterior accents," shares Liz Giddens, a realtor at The Landings Company. 05 of 07 Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65) Courtesy of Benjamin Moore "I have three clients [who are] currently painting the whole interior of their houses in Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace," shares Mary Lou Wertz of Maison Real Estate in Charleston, South Carolina. "It is a warm but bright white. This color is also very popular with stagers and interior designers." 06 of 07 Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams "Warm grays are fastly becoming the new 'it' colors that result in more profits for home sellers every single time," Florida-based realtor Virginia Girton shares. "If you're starting with mostly warm tones, Sherwin-Williams' Accessible Beige is a great universal paint color that looks great in most interiors and can immediately increase your home's sales price." 07 of 07 Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams "It's no surprise that white exteriors are very big right now; one of my favorites is Sherwin-Williams' Snowbound," says Jen McConnell, co-owner and broker-in-charge at McConnell Real Estate Partners in the Charleston area. "It's just pure white, but not stark white." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit