Use these 10 colors to skyrocket your productivity and make your home office a place you'll actually enjoy spending time in.
1. Light Sage
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This moss-like tone has a lofty, relaxed feel, perfect for home office spaces. Pairing these shades of green with wood accents will give you a more stable workspace and a more relaxing atmosphere, even if you're busy.
Shades to try: Behr Aloe Thorn, Magnolia Eden, Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone.
2.Plum purple
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Purple tends not to be seen very often in home interiors. Incorporating deep, saturated tones can be a little intimidating, but as this home office shows, it's worth a try. With the right shade, purple can be a sophisticated color for any desk, without making your workspace feel drab.
Shades to try: Sherwin-Williams Mature Grape, Backdrop Lobby Scene, Magnolia Plum Suede.
3. Light blue
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Blue is a unique color choice that can convey serenity and energy at the same time. When you match your decor and furniture, your home office becomes a powerhouse of productivity (and, in this case, a homely space, too). It's also a classic paint color that you can trust after decades of trends. Blue is a color that never goes out of style and never gets boring.
Shades to try: Claire Good Jeans, Benjamin Moore Blue Hydrangea, Valspar Northern Sky Blue.
4. Pale gray
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Neither bright white nor dark or super colorful, pale gray is the ideal neutral shade. It's a safe choice for people with ever-evolving spaces and those who like to experiment with different accent colors and decorative objects. Due to its gentle nature, you won't be put off by the non-negotiable pale gray color in your home office.
Shades to try: PPG Afraid of the Dark, Farrow & Ball Wevet, Sherwin-Williams Lattice
5. Navy blue
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If you're looking for a powerful color that's definitely perfect for a private room in your home, look to deep blue paint chips. Grounded, bold and thoughtful, all in one shade of navy blue. Rustic wood desks, sleek mid-century modern tables, leather chairs, and more make great backdrops for most styles.
Shades to try: Behr Compass Blue, Benjamin Moore Stunning, Magnolia Together
6. Olive green
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Sage is a borderline gray-ish neutral, but if you're looking to add a little more color to your office, olive green might be a good fit. It looks regal when paired with antique-style furniture and cream accents, but it's also a playful shade that's also suitable for more free-flowing, creative office spaces. It's a slightly muted tone, so it's not too flashy.
Shades to try: Claire Dairy Greens, Valspar Organic Garden, Bear Secret Meadow.
7. White
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Do you draw blanks to get a good paint color? Maybe a blank canvas is just what you need. White is a no-fail color that stays true to timeless colors, plus so many colors work with white. You can incorporate all kinds of styles, accent colors, decor, and furniture and it will always look great in any room. This also applies to your home office.
Shades to try: Farrow & Ball Strong White, Magnolia Shiplap, Kilts White Wing.
8.Dusty pink
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If neutral colors are a little too rude for your taste, but you also don't like electric orange, something in between is a dusty pink or mauve. It gives you just a little more energy than beige, but it can't be interpreted as too loud or unpleasant. Pink is colorful on its own, but this office proves that other bright colors can contrast well without clashing.
Shades to try: Backdrop Studio Hour, Sherwin-Williams Breathless, Bear Rose Pottery.
9. Teal
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Can't decide between light blue or dark blue? Teal is calling your name. This is a solid solution for any home office that needs a generous dose of color that's a little more fun than neutrals (sorry, beige). Now that the Coastal Grandmother trend is here to stay, it's a fitting choice and one that will last no matter how long this style lasts. With flexible colors and the right decor and textures, you can make it feel more Scandinavian, contemporary, beachy, or modern.
Shades to try: Graham & Brown Cephale, PPG Hazy Seacliff Teal, Valspar Flood Tide.
10.Rose pink
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Rose is another great pink choice that isn't as whimsical as Millennial Pink or as vibrant as Fuchsia Rose. Dark tones are sophisticated and creative at the same time. Bright red creates a fiery impression and will certainly bring energy to any room in which it is depicted, while dark pink will have a similar effect, but will be slightly less unpleasant.
Shades to try: Benjamin Moore Wildflower, Magnolia Home at Last, Farrow & Ball Radicchio.