Pale and Pastel Paint Color Palette

Light blue-painted walls with an open window and shear white curtains blowing in the wind featuring a bench with a striped pillow and black side table.

Whisper-soft pale pinks. Hushed pastel blues. Calming, muted yellows. Pastel and pale paint colors cast a flattering light on people and places alike.

Clean, simple, and surprisingly nuanced, pale and pastel paint colors harmonize effortlessly with a range of colors. Delightfully sophisticated, especially when paired with neutral tones, the soft hints of color offered by these hues enliven any room.

Pale and Pastel Paint Color Palette

Cast a refreshing, positive vibe and add extra light into any space with these pale and pastel paint colors.

Peach-painted walls with three jackets hanging from a mounted rack with a black door propped open with a door weight.

Pale and Pastel Orange Paint Colors

Pale and pastel oranges are light-hearted and playful. Here, summery Peach Parfait 2175-70 delivers warmth, vibrancy and an element of surprise. Consider pale, flattering hues like Sunlit Coral 2170-60, August Morning 2156-40, and Crestwood Tan 116 for a more mellow approach.

The direct opposite of orange—or its complementary color on the color wheel—is blue. Navy paint colors like Downpour Blue 2063-20, Evening Dove 2128-30, and Mysterious AF-565, pair beautifully with pastel and pale orange paint colors. On this door, Flint AF-560, a dramatic slate gray, adds rich contrast.

Light blue-painted bedroom walls with a white built-in desk, a large bed with light and dark blue pillows and comforter.

Pale and Pastel Blue Paint Colors

Light blue paint colors evoke a calming, rejuvenating air. Check out Yarmouth Blue HC-150, seen in this relaxing bedroom. Pair soft blues with whites and neutrals to create a refreshing coastal bedroom. And use bold pops of color for a focal point and a touch of energy.

Pale, gray-blue paint colors hold appeal as a slightly more subtle choice for homeowners looking for light blue colors. We love Ocean Air 2123-50, Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60, and Tranquility AF-490.

A monochromatic home office featuring two-toned green walls with two photos hanging above a black desk and chair.

"LAYERS OF PALE PAINT COLORS GIVE A FRESH FEELING TO ANY ROOM."

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HANNAH YEO

COLOR & DESIGN EXPERT

Pale and Pastel Green Paint Colors

A peaceful monochromatic pale green color scheme breathes a pastoral feeling into any space. This home office nook combines Fernwood Green 2145-40 and Urban Nature AF-440. A painted wood desk in Twilight Zone 2127-10 balances the lighter wall colors with a rich black color that grounds the space.

Ready to add the outdoors-in energy of pale green paint colors to your home? Our color experts recommend these verdant color combinations:

Guilford Green HC-116 paired with Smokestack Gray 2131-40
Grasshopper AF-415 paired with Jojoba AF-460
Tea Light 471 paired with Grége Avenue 991

Pale & Pastel Paint Color Ideas

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Small kitchen with white-painted walls, a yellow kitchen island and three rattan barstools.

Pale and Pastel Yellow Paint Colors

Weaving pale yellow hues into a kitchen is always a sunny-side-up idea.

Here, a kitchen island that doubles as a seating counter in Golden Straw 2152-50 is warm and welcoming against classic White Heron OC-57. Raw wood and rustic accessories are standouts in the otherwise sleek, contemporary design.

Looking for exuberant pale yellow paint colors? Our color experts recommend Hawthorne Yellow HC-4, Lemonade 2024-60 and Milkyway OC-110, all of which deliver uplifting, energizing vibes in any room.

Dusty pink-painted walls with six picture frames hung above a white couch with yellow, pink, and gray throw pillows.

Pale and Pastel Pink Paint Colors

A feel-good hue, pale pink colors are inspiring and versatile.

Opt for a fresh, new approach to neutral with pink. Here, pale pink Dusty Trail 1157 takes its rightful role as an elevated living room color choice.

Added bonus: Pale and pastel pink paint colors are notoriously flattering, so consider them a go-to paint color for the bedroom or bathroom. Glow-worthy pale pink hues include Frosted Petal 2089-70, Dream Whip 2174-60 and Head Over Heels AF-250. Love pink? Check out more pink paint colors for your home.

Off-white exterior siding with a blue bench holding a pitcher of lemonade.

Pale & Pastels: Go Alfresco!

White and off-white paint colors are classic choices for home exteriors.

Adding a burst of color against neutral exterior siding with pale and pastel accents is a fun way to energize any exterior. This blue bench painted in Summer Blue 2067-50 adds a chirpy twist against classic Seashell OC-120 siding. Consider a lovely array of wood stain colors like Kennebunkport Green HC-123, Hamilton Blue HC-191 and Silver Mist 1619.

Ready to upgrade an old, but beloved piece of furniture? We’ve got you covered with our how-to guide to painting and staining outdoor wood furniture.

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Try On Your Pale and Pastel Paint Colors First!

Choose the best paint color sample for your distinct needs. Purchase Benjamin Moore Paint Color Samples (8 oz.) from your local Benjamin Moore retailer or from our online store. Or choose peel & stick samples or light, as well as during the day and night. Sampling paint colors builds color confidence in your ultimate color purchase, and is critical to a happy outcome.