8 Best Office Paint Colors for Your Work-from-Home Space

In recent years, the home office has transitioned from a secondary space to a central feature of our homes. As more people work from home, designing a practical and visually appealing workspace is essential for enhancing productivity. The right paint color plays a significant role in creating a conducive work environment. This collection, curated with expert insights, highlights top paint choices—from deep, moody tones to bright neutrals—that will refresh and define your workspace.

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Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore

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For a deep and dramatic look, Sacha Leclair, president and creative director of Leclair Decor suggests the shade Cheating Heart. He describes this deep gray as “one of our go-to moody charcoal tones.” This rich gray is so dark it’s almost black, and it has cool blue undertones that add sophistication to a home office. “We typically pair it with mid to light wood accents for the perfect balance,” Leclair adds.

Paint color: Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore

Duck Green No. W55 by Farrow & Ball

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Take cues from nature and bring the outdoors in with Duck Green by Farrow & Ball. This deep, rich green is versatile and works beautifully in a contemporary home office or a traditional colonial-style setting. Inspired by the lush hues of mallard feathers, Duck Green pairs elegantly with crisp white trim, light wood tones, and matte black accents. For a more formal look, complement this color with warm neutrals like Farrow & Ball’s Joa’s White, midtone wood accents, and touches of burnt orange, rusty red, or antique brass.

Paint Color: Duck Green No. W55 by Farrow & Ball

Pink Sky by Clare

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Infuse your home office with vibrant color and energy with Clare’s Pink Sky. This stunning coral-pink hue evokes the warmth of a sunset. It’s bold but slightly muted, making it a sophisticated choice with warm undertones that add a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Pink Sky creates a cheerful backdrop for all those video calls.

Paint color: Pink Sky by Clare

Tranquil Gray by Behr

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Create a calm atmosphere in your home office with Tranquil Gray. This soothing shade pairs beautifully with other neutrals. Erika Woelfel, VP of color and creative services at Behr, describes it as “a great neutral choice which brings elegance to a home office space.” Tranquil Gray, a taupe-gray from Behr’s Designer Collection, works well with dashes of color or within a subdued monochromatic color palette.

Paint color: Tranquil Gray by Behr

Waterbury Green by Benjamin Moore

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For a mix of rich color and timeless elegance, consider Waterbury Green by Benjamin Moore. Philadelpia-based interior designer Michelle Gage of Michelle Gage Interior Design highlights this as an excellent choice for home offices. “I love using Benjamin Moore’s Waterbury Green in an office,” she says. “It’s a soft hue that is quite conducive to creating a calming work environment.” Pair it with warm-toned neutrals like Sail Cloth or White Dove and use brass accents to balance out the color’s cool blue-gray undertones.

Paint color: Waterbury Green by Benjamin Moore

Oceanside by Sherwin-Williams

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Energize your home office with Sherwin-Williams’ Oceanside. This deep, cheerful teal works beautifully on walls, trim, and office built-ins. The rich jewel-toned blue with hints of green is perfect for enlivening a space and boosting creativity. Balance the color with neutral accents and midcentury modern office furniture for a timeless appeal, or play up its playful side with notes of pink, gold, and green for an eclectic look.

Paint color: Oceanside by Sherwin-Williams

Blank Canvas by Behr

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Design a calm work environment by painting your home office in Blank Canvas, Behr’s 2023 color of the year. “Blank Canvas is a great choice to create a clean and crisp feel in any setting such as a home office,” Woelfel says. This soft neutral offers a welcoming atmosphere and its soothing, uncluttered nature is perfect for a space where the primary goal is work and focus. Go for a tone-on-tone look by layering it with various textured neutrals for a peaceful work environment.

Paint color: Blank Canvas by Behr

Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore

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Courtesy of Michelle Gage Interior Design

When refreshing your home office, look beyond the walls. Consider painting the trim or ceiling to add contrast and visual interest. “A fun color to use is Benjamin Moore’s Skylark Song,” Gage says. “Here, we used it on the ceiling and trim to add a pop to the subtle and soft wallpaper.”

Paint color: Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore

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