Mediterranean
Paint Colours

A kitchen with beige walls, two large arch windows, and an island with a sink. A kitchen with beige walls, two large arch windows, and an island with a sink.
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Mediterranean
Paint Colours

Bring home the colours of the Mediterranean’s dramatic seascape, temperate climate, rugged landscape, and cobalt-blue skies using our curated palette.

A state of mind as much as a design style, the Mediterranean ethos is effortless, elegant and easy-going. Rustic and traditional materials, a heightened sense of craft, and neutral colours spiked with cool blues are all popular design elements found in the Mediterranean-influenced home.

There are 21 countries along the Mediterranean—including Spain, Malta, Morocco, Turkey, Greece, France, and Italy to name a few—so inspiration abounds.
A beige apartment building with enclosed balconies painted in blues and greens.

Notes from the Region: Benjamin Moore, Malta

To kick off our research on Mediterranean colours and style, we turned to one of our retailers in the area for first-hand insights.

“Colour influences vary depending on which part of the Mediterranean you are in,” says Yani Ellul, Business Development Manager in Malta’s Grech & Ellul, a Benjamin Moore retailer. He offers these examples:

  • Malta, Israel, Lebanon: Natural stone (limestone) colours are prominent. They weather to different shades of honey beiges and soft yellows.
  • Sicily, the Balkan coast, Morocco: These areas combine deep Mediterranean blues intermixed with lighter blues. White and sandy beiges are also popular.
  • Cinque Terre, Liguria: Pastel shades of pink-, yellow- and pale turquoise-painted houses stand out against rocky coastlines.
“In Malta, we have our own tradition of brightly coloured exterior doors, windows, louvers and wooden balconies painted in bold bright colours,” adds Yani.
An exterior entryway featuring a large door with many windows, stairs, terra cotta pots, and a tree.

Welcome Guests with a Touch of Tuscany

Maximize a Mediterranean-inspired façade and freshen up your exterior. Warm hues, terracotta urns, and lush greenery set the tone.

Whites and neutrals play perfectly for a stucco refresh. Look for soft, golden undertones like White Chocolate OC-127, shown here, as well as Niveous OC-36 and Sandy Brown CC-150, both from our Mediterranean colour palette.

Spice up your front door with bold, yet earthy hues. Here, Mohegan Sage 2138-30, in a smooth satin finish, also from the Mediterranean palette, offers depth and warmth. Other front-door deep hues homeowners love include Lush AF-475, Moroccan Red 1309, and Mayan Gold 175.
Vignette of a bathroom alcove featuring curved ceiling, large mirror, a sink carved from rock, wall lights, and plants.

Mediterranean Style: A Snapshot

Regardless of a space’s size or stature, with the right colours, it’s easy to create a touch of Mediterranean mystique.

Here, Rockport Gray HC-105, from our Historical Colour Collection, creates a monochromatic colour statement on the walls and arched ceiling. Enveloping and warm, the look transforms a simple act of washing hands into a magical, cove-like visit to another time and place. An organic basin sink, gilded accents, and touches of greenery contribute to the quintessential Mediterranean tableau.

Warm neutrals and grays make natural complements to the sunbaked patina of Mediterranean style. Consider Silver Fox 2108-50, Wish AF-680, and Edgecomb Gray HC-173 to create a similarly dramatic and earthy monochromatic look in your small space.
Large open living room with coffered ceiling, chandelier, white seating, leather stools, candelabras, and large windows.

The Broad Reach of Mediterranean Style

From California’s mission-style homes to the adobes of the American southwest, Mediterranean style—like the sea itself—is influential and vast.

In this open plan space, a heavy wood ceiling and sharper lines reflect a sleeker side of the Mediterranean living room, while still offering warmth and comfort. White always works its wonders in Mediterranean design, as seen here with creamy Evening White OC-81 on walls.

The bounty of the outdoors is always a key style force for the Mediterranean look. Here, large picture windows, all-natural woven textiles, and a white sheepskin blanket play to an organic, outside-in look.
Green-painted bedroom with wooden dresser, gold mirror, and floor-length curtains.

Singing the Praises of Mediterranean Blues

From cobalt to turquoise, blue paint colours are indispensable for a classic Mediterranean look.

Beneath raw-wood ceilings, the striking teal blue of Soft Spruce 671 makes a major colour statement in this bedroom. Bold and sleek, this chic, eye-opening colour balances the room’s old-world charm with its muslin drapes, vintage dresser, and antique mirror. The perfect blend of easygoing and elegant, the Mediterranean bedroom beckons with both romance and relaxation.

Other rich blues we love include Seaport Blue 2060-30, Brilliant Blue 2065-30—from our Mediterranean colour palette— and Southern Belle 819. Use them to bring the alluring azure of Mediterranean waters into your home.
Airy bathroom with pastel-green walls, chandelier, soaking tub, sink and cabinets, wall art, large windows, and a desk and chair.

What Makes a Mediterranean Bathroom?

An ornate chandelier is a delightful surprise in a bathroom—the ultimate “nice to have.” The perfect soothing colour in your bathroom after a long day? That’s an absolute essential.

Try Opal Essence 680, the green-blue seen here, from our Mediterranean palette. Ocean Air 2123-50 and Swept Away 701 also offer a relaxing, restorative ambiance. Consider Aura® Bath & Spa for an elegant matte finish in the bathroom that provides premium performance in high-humidity environments.

In the bathroom and elsewhere, pale and pastel paint colours beautifully offset classic deep Mediterranean accent colours like iron-black, which is common to window mullions and patterned tiles.
A back porch covered in ivy with blue-painted doors, white walls, and chair and table.

Exterior Paint Colours? Think Mediterranean White.

Dining outdoors is practically mandatory in the Mediterranean region.

Tie design elements from inside your home to your back porch for a seamless look. You can’t go wrong with stone details, ornate metalwork, and colourful tiles to create a charming, resort-like vibe.

White and blue, a classic Mediterranean colour combination, brings seaside freshness to any style home. Even brick siding evokes a casual, airy look when painted in White Heron OC-57 and paired with Blue Danube 2062-30 doors. Consider a leafy, vine-woven pergola to top off the look.
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