The Best Behr Paint Colors for 2025
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If you’re planning a paint project and have access to Behr paint, it’s definitely a brand worth considering.
It’s widely available at Home Depot, comes in a huge range of beautiful colors, and the quality is really solid. It provides great coverage, durable finishes, and an easy application whether you’re painting walls, trim, furniture, or even exteriors.
I know several people who have used Behr paint over the years and have always been impressed with how well it holds up and how true the color looks once it’s on the wall.
Sometimes the hardest part is picking the right shade. A color can look totally different depending on lighting, decor, and how much of it you use.
That’s why I always find it helpful to see real life examples.
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This post pulls together some of my favorite Behr paint colors and shows them used in actual rooms or projects, so you can get a better sense of what each one looks like in a real home setting.
Hopefully it helps you narrow things down or even find a new favorite!
My Favorite Behr Paint Colors
If you’re picking paint and feeling overwhelmed by all the options, you’re not alone! Behr is a great brand to start with. It’s reliable, pretty darn budget friendly, and the color selection is amazing.
Without further ado, let’s get into the paint colors!
1. Black Sable
Black Sable is a deep, moody shade from Behr’s blue color family. It has dark charcoal and subtle navy undertones.
It’s a bold yet relaxing color that adds depth without feeling to flat.
Try it on interior accent walls, built-ins, cabinetry, or even an exterior. It’s a great choice if you want something dramatic and don’t mind darker tones.
2. Shoelace
Shoelace is a soft off white from Behr’s neutral color family. It has a hint of warmth that keeps it from feeling too stark.
It’s a clean, versatile shade that pairs beautifully with soft pastels or other warm neutrals.
This color is a great choice for walls, trim, or even ceilings if you’re after a light and airy look that still feels cozy.
3. Sunwashed Brick (and Blank Canvas)
The pink paint color featured here is Sunwashed Brick and the white is Blank Canvas by Behr. The creator used the Marquee line in eggshell for the pink and matte for the white.
Sunwashed Brick is a warm, soft pink color. This color works great on little girl nursery walls or accent walls in the bedroom.
Blank Canvas is a soft, warm off white that feels inviting for bedroom spaces! It’s a really versatile color that works well almost anywhere in your home.
Because it’s not pure white, it has a bit of warmth that makes a space feel cozy but still light and open.
You can use it on walls, trim, or ceilings, and it pairs nicely with pretty much everything.
4. Teton Blue
Teton Blue is a soft, calm blue with a little bit of gray mixed in.
It’s light enough to keep a room feeling fresh and open, but still adds some nice color and depth.
This shade is perfect for kitchen cabinets if you want something a little different but still classic.
It’s also great for boys’ nurseries or any space where you want a peaceful look. It pairs well with whites, natural wood, and soft colors like blush or green.
5. Pencil Sketch
Pencil Sketch is a nice medium gray color. This shade works beautifully in spaces like bedrooms, living rooms, or offices where you want a neutral backdrop.
Behr recommends pairing Pencil Sketch with colors like Village Green, Flowing Breeze, and Early September.
It also coordinates well with darker shades like Graphic Charcoal for a monochromatic palette.
6. Wheat Bread (and Cotton Knit)
The door color is Wheat Bread and the wall color is Cotton Knit, both by Behr!
Wheat Bread is a warm, soft color. It’s a great neutral that adds warmth without being too dark or yellow.
This color works well on walls, trim, or doors and pairs nicely with both cool and warm tones, making it very versatile for almost any room.
Cotton Knit is close, but slightly lighter for nice contrast. It’s a cool beige that feels smooth and comforting.
7. Burnished Clay
Burnished Clay is a light taupe gray color. It’s not really too warm nor cool. It’s the perfect neutral to use in a variety of rooms interior!
We love how it was used in this home below for a calming kitchen.
Don’t love a stark white? Try Burnished Clay. It’s a classic!
8. Ocean Boulevard
Looking for a crisp blue for an accent wall or even your front door? It has an LRV of 53 and is the perfect blue paint color.
It totally transformed this door!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re drawn to soft pinks, classic neutrals, bold blacks, or calming blues, I hope this post gave you a better feel for how these Behr paint colors can look in a real home.
Seeing them in action makes such a difference when you’re trying to pick the perfect shade. Hopefully this helped you narrow things down!
