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Resene's Best Neutral Tones for a Classic and Versatile Home Design

Resene’s top neutral shades offer timeless versatility and style, perfect for any room's design and colour palette.

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Discover timeless versatility with Resene's neutral paint colours. Far from boring, neutrals like white, black, and grey provide a flexible foundation for any design.

Whites can be warm (yellow-based) or cool (blue-based). Black offers bold contrast, while grey pairs well with many accents. Explore softer hues like pale blue, dusty pink, and sage green for a modern take. For inspiration, consult Resene's The Range Whites & Neutrals fan deck for hundreds of options.

A whiter shade of pale...

Paint it black...

Touch of Grey...

The deep tones of the bedroom walls, painted in Resene Gravel, introduce a restful element and elegant juxtaposition to the timber accents. Image: Stephen Goodenough

Yellow submarine...

Blue Monday...

Home Sweet Home by Rogan Nash Architects champions a neutral palette offset by bold patterns and accents. Home Sweet Home was recently announced the Home Magazine 2024 Resene Colour Award winner. Image: Simon Wilson