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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 the timeless versatility of Resene's neutral paint colours for a classic home design. Far from boring, neutrals offer enduring style and flexibility for any room.

White is the most popular choice, creating either warmth or crispness. Black offers a bold, dramatic statement, while grey is a pure neutral that pairs well with many accent colours.

Softer shades of yellow, blue, pink, and green also serve as versatile neutrals. Explore all options in Resene's The Range Whites & Neutrals fan deck.

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