Create an Earth Tone Color Palette with Benjamin Moore Paint
If you’re looking for some fresh color inspiration for your upcoming interior paint project, then you should definitely have your eyes on our current favorite: earth tones. This color palette is grounded, lush, and versatile. Earth tones pair well with neutrals and bring a comfortable and timeless appeal to any room in your home, from bathrooms to kitchens to bedrooms. At Color Store, we’re big fans of Benjamin Moore paint. Here are a few of the earth tones we’re loving right now, and you how can incorporate them into your next interior design project:
Warm Taupe: Ashley Gray HC-87
Ashley Gray HC-87, from Benjamin Moore’s Historical Color line, is a mid-toned taupe touched with brown and gray that sets a sophisticated mood in living and dining rooms. It’s easy to pair with wood furniture and tactile fabrics like linen or jute. For contrast, paint the trim a creamy white like Sand Dollar OC-71, and invite in gold or bronze accents to play up Potomac’s welcoming undertones.
2025 Color of the Year: Cinnamon Slate 2113-40
The Benjamin Moore Color of the Year, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, a blend of heathered plum and softened brown. This interior paint color is an understated, colorful earth tone that feels both familiar and refreshing. Try it on a bedroom or study accent wall to create a cozy retreat. Complement Cinnamon Slate with soft neutrals and materials like wool rugs or wood finishes to draw out its velvety texture. The gentle plum keeps things interesting without overpowering.
Rich Terracotta: Moroccan Spice AF-285
If you crave something livelier, Moroccan Spice AF-285 brings the energy of sun-warmed clay with a tinge of pinky coral. Use it as an accent in your dining area or entry, and see how it adds depth and warmth. For a nature-inspired look, pair with greens like Tate Olive or bring in woven and clay accents for vibes that are relaxed, welcoming, and full of character.
Deep Olive: Tate Olive HC-112
For spaces where you want to evoke a calm, subdued vibe, we love Tate Olive. This deep green grounds home offices and bathrooms while working effortlessly with wood or stone. Consider using this earth tone interior paint for for cabinets or a feature wall. A bit of brass or rattan will finish the space, adding that relaxed, timeless edge.
Deep & Moody Gray: Eclipse 2132-40
To ground your space with a deep tone that changes with your home’s unique lighting situations, we recommend a blue-tinged deep gray tone like Eclipse 2132-40. This moody and ambient charcoal color matches well with natural materials like wood and stone and is a great pairing for neutral colors, pinks, and light grays like Distant Gray OC-68. Another great option for accent walls or cabinetry, this color can also shine on your ceiling—the room’s fifth wall—to make lofty ceilings feel a bit lower and more cozy while adding a dramatic flair perfect for bedrooms, powder rooms, or guest rooms.
Getting the Most from Earth Tones
Begin with a good primer like Benjamin Moore’s Fresh Start for a lasting result. To really play up the organic vibes, combine earth tones with organic textures like grasses, jutes, weaves, wool, leather, and ceramics. Try matte sheens on walls and glossier sheens on trim to add interest.
Transform Your Home with Benjamin Moore Paint Near Omaha and Des Moines
At Color Store, we welcome first-time DIYers and professional painters alike. Ready to embrace earth tones in your home? We’re your go-to Benjamin Moore paint store, with locations in Omaha, NE & Waukee and Des Moines, IA. Our team is ready to help you make any project simple and painless.
If you’re not sure exactly which earth tone speaks to you, we’ll work with you and your ideas to select the perfect palette and primer for your project. Stop by your nearest showroom or schedule a free in-home consultation today!
