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Warm white<\/h2>\r\nAny white with a warm undertone can look dingy, especially in the wrong light.\r\n\r\nConsider Benjamin Moore's Decorator's White<\/a> or Farrow & Ball's All White<\/a>, both of which are crisp without being clinical.\r\n

Yellow<\/h2>\r\nIt's tough to pick the right yellow. Too bright and you'll feel punched in the face. Too pale and it goes dingy, like discolored linen. Many of the soothing, soul-brightening yellows you love actually look creamy-white in the can or on a swatch. Benjamin Moore's Windham Cream <\/a>or Mannequin Cream<\/a> imparts a flattering sunny glow without the muddiness. Before you start painting, be sure to read these tips from professional home painters<\/a>.\r\n

Builder's beige<\/h2>\r\nThe neutrals that can help sell a home can also give off a dirty cast. Avoid yellowy or greenish beige or khaki, which don't cast a flattering light. If you want a nice neutral, consider something like Sherwin Williams' Agreeable Gray<\/a>, which deftly toes the line between taupe and gray.\r\n

Green<\/h2>\r\nAgain, those sneaky yellow undertones. Pale greens can sometimes cast a pallor upon your favorite faces. Instead of worrying about the relative minty-ness or sage-like qualities of light greens, consider cashing in on one of the latest trends, which looks flattering in both modern and historic homes: hunter green. Shy away from the browner undertones (such as Benjamin Moore's Green Grove or Forest Hills) and opt for something like the deep, bold Chrome Green<\/a> or the bluish Narragansett Green<\/a>.\r\n

Pink<\/h2>\r\nPink can be a struggle. Too light and it feels sweet. Too muddy, and you guessed it\u2014dirty. But the current pink trend has turned into using pink as a neutral, so choosing the right one may be in your future. Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink<\/a> is sophisticated, muted, and it has good depth. This is also an appropriate substitute for any terra-cotta tones you're considering.\r\n
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Last, consider that the dinginess you're seeing might not be your current paint color's fault. Finding the best wall paint colors for your interior walls can be overwhelming. You might be haunted by paint colors of the past. If you repaint, make sure to use a quality white or gray primer, depending on the color and\/or use enough coats to get a true, fresh shade.<\/div>\r\n
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Up Next:<\/strong> The Property Brothers Shared Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style<\/a><\/div>\r\n
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