7 Calm Bedroom Colors to Create a Relaxing Ambiance

Sleek, Wolf Gray-painted bedroom with black bedframe, red and white bedding, two swing-arm lamps, and stacks of books.

Looking for calming paint colors for your bedroom? Check out these soothing bedroom color schemes—all homeowner favorites.

We want to help make choosing a color for a tranquil bedroom as easy as possible. Just follow these three steps!

Peruse the much-loved relaxing bedroom colors on this page. Take note of recommended trim and ceiling paint colors (keep it simple by using the same color for both) to recreate the entire look.
Next, use your own bedroom photos to test your color choices virtually with the free Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio^™ app, available for Android and iPhone.
Sample your paint color--swatches or paint samples can be delivered right to your door to “try on” colors before you buy.

Once you’ve decided on your color, order paint online in advance and pick it up in-store, or order directly from your independently owned Benjamin Moore^® store and have it tinted while you’re there—whatever works for you!

Palest Pistachio 2122-60

Reliably relaxing, Palest Pistachio 2122-60 is a quiet color with a subtle wink of mint blue.

Trim and ceiling pairing recommendations for Palest Pistachio 2112-60: White Heron OC-57 (pictured), Snow White 2122-70, or Distant Gray OC-68.
Pale Pistachio 2122-60 is part of the Benjamin Moore Color Preview Collection, a range of expressive colors across the spectrum that create striking combinations.

Relaxing bedroom with gray wainscoting behind black bed with gray and white checkered bedding.

Simply White OC-117

A warm white, and former Benjamin Moore Color of the Year, Simply White OC-117 layers beautifully with other off-whites and grays to create a cozy, peaceful space.

Window and wall trim in Indian River 985 adds an earthy, organic contrast.

A warm white, and former Benjamin Moore Color of the Year, Simply White OC-117 layers beautifully with other off-whites and grays to create a cozy, peaceful space, perfect for a guest room.

Large bedroom with light pink walls, white built-in shelves, and a metal bedframe with white sheets.

Porcelain 2113-60

Soft and delicate, pale lilac Porcelain 2113-60, adds comfort and calm to any space, and is especially palliative in the bedroom.

Trim and ceiling pairing recommendations for Porcelain 2113-60: Cloud Cover OC-25 (pictured), Gardenia AF-10, or Alabaster OC-129.

A beachy bedroom painted in a minty green hue with white ceiling, white-painted dresser, and off-white carpeting.

Spring Mint 2040-70

Restorative Spring Mint 2040-70 blankets this beachy bedroom in tranquility.

Pair Spring Mint with classic white hues like Snow White 2122-70 (on trim) and Chantilly Lace 2121-70 (on dresser), both shown here.
Painting your bedroom furniture? Consider Advance^® Interior paint, which cures to a hard, furniture-quality finish.

A relaxing bedroom with light gray walls, full size bed with pink pillows and a throw blanket, and cream bench.

Natural Cream OC-14

Inherently sophisticated, Natural Cream OC-14 serves as a canvas to frame the window trim painted in Thunder AF-685. The subtle contrast adds a touch of depth and dimension to this restful bedroom.

Always a classic choice for ceilings, off-white Cloud Cover OC-25 gives the room additional height.
Pops of orange and pink in the décor infuse a just-right touch of energy into this lovely, light-filled room.

Black Pepper 2130-40

Deep and enveloping, Black Pepper 2130-40 creates a rich vibe, transforming any bedroom into a cozy enclave.

Trim and ceiling pairing recommendations for Black Pepper 2130-40: Decorator’s White OC-149 (pictured), Baby’s Breath OC-62, or Paper White OC-55.
Black Pepper 2130-40 is part of the Benjamin Moore Color Preview Collection, a range of expressive colors across the spectrum that create striking combinations.

A bedroom painted in neutral hues and white-painted shiplap ceiling with exposed beams, ceiling fan, and a floor-to-ceiling window wall with views of desert landscaping.

Stone Hearth CC-490

Warm gray Stone Hearth CC-490 adds depth and texture to any space, creating a soothing, comforting vibe in your bedroom.

Pair Stone Hearth-painted walls with a crisp white paint color, like bestselling Cloud White OC-130, shown here on ceiling and trim. Other white hues that pair effortlessly with Stone Hearth include Dune White CC-70 and Seapearl OC-19.
Stone Hearth CC-490 is part of the Designer Classics collection—a thoughtful edit of 231 comfortable and refined colors.