7 Color Palettes for Baby Rooms & Nurseries

A sunlit baby room with a modern wood crib against a rich green-painted paneled wall, and adjacent green wall with colorful wall-mounted animal heads, framed artwork, and a multi-color rug.

Whether you opt for a nautical blue, an optimistic pink or a sunny yellow, the best paint colors for a nursery are the ones you choose with love.

Your baby’s room is a place for them to sleep, learn, and explore. Their nursery should be as unique as they are, featuring color combinations that easily adapt as they grow.

From soothing hues found in nature to color combinations for their zodiac signs, color inspiration is everywhere. No matter your nursery design style, our seven calming, gender-neutral color palettes are here to help you find the hues that will welcome and nurture baby throughout the years.

Story Books & Sweet Dreams

Create an enchanting, calming nursery with a palette inspired by bedtime stories. Sweet Bluette 813 and Cloud White OC-130 reflect a springtime sky, while Backwoods 469 evokes forests plucked from fairy tales—perfect for a nursery accent wall or mural, should you incorporate one into your nursery design.

A Pop of Pink

Bring your baby home to a room as rosy as they are with this trio of contemporary, cheery hues. Fashion Pink 2009-50 is bouncy and vibrant, while the soft glow of Sunlit Coral 2170-60 provides balance and calm. Tie everything together with trim painted in Lychee AF-40, a gentle off-white that shares a peachy undertone with the rest of the palette.

A Sunny Disposition

Bring up your baby in a space that soothes the senses and serves as your little one’s introduction to color. Both playful and peaceful, pastels are always a popular choice for nursery paint colors. Surround your baby with sunny optimism courtesy of Windswept OC-94, Weston Flax HC-5, and Hathaway Peach HC-53, three delicate hues that emanate warmth and happiness.

Neutral Nursery Design

If you’re looking for neutral nursery paint color ideas that can evolve as your baby gets older—yes, even through the teen years—our minimalist palette is a great choice. Sandy beige hues in a variety of shades, including Cedar Key OC-16 and Soft Chamois OC-13, mean you have endless versatility when it comes to nursery décor ideas, especially as the room enters kids’ room territory and beyond. Add Davenport Tan HC-76, which has muted gray undertones, on an accent wall for a streamlined look.

Always in Style

Bring the vintage vibes to your baby’s nursery with this “mauve”-lous palette. A soft take on a jewel tone, Mauve Mist 1264 appears striking against lighter Wisp of Mauve 2098-60. Add Mountain Peak White OC-121 on trim for another layer of richness.

The Modern Nautical Nursery

Ensure calm seas at naptime and nighttime with this gentle take on the nautical nursery theme. Swap in softer blue and red hues, like Constellation AF-540 and Wild Flower 2090-40, respectively, for soothing, peaceful vibes. Complete their space with best-selling Hale Navy HC-154, a dependable, versatile dark blue they’ll never outgrow.

A Calming Bouquet

Design a space for baby’s personality to bloom with a gender-neutral trio of fresh, floral-forward hues. Pressed Violet CSP-520 and Nosegay 1401 feature lavender undertones, which will make your nursery feel both regal and relaxed. Warm things up further with Atrium White OC-145, a fresh, youthful white with a flattering touch of pink.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the best paint colors for a baby room?

A. Surround your baby with colors that soothe and nurture. While pastel pinks and blues are always popular choices, we love pale greens, yellows, and even neutral color schemes, too. For a cohesive look with a bit of pop, opt for a nursery accent wall a few shades deeper than the color on the other walls.

If you’re deciding between a few colors or simply don’t know what to choose, scheduling a Virtual Color Consultation is a great way to talk through your ideas with one of our color and design experts.

Q. How do I choose the right paint colors for a baby room?

A. Make sure you’re choosing the right hue for your nursery by sampling paint colors before painting. Benjamin Moore offers a variety of paint samples—tape-up swatches, paint-on samples, and a versatile Peel & Stick option—all available online or at your locally owned store.

Not planning a DIY project? Our tips for finding and hiring a painting contractor will ensure your baby’s room looks beautiful in plenty of time for their arrival.

Q. What are some tips for decorating a baby room?

A. A baby's room is much more than a place for them to sleep. It’s a space where they will learn and grow as the months go by. Create a baby- and kid- friendly space with soft, plush accents that complement the colors in furniture and on the walls.

Thinking about how to add a unique touch to your nursery? Family photographs and personalized wall décor are easy ways to welcome baby home.