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These Farmhouse Paint Colors Will Never Go Out of Style

Katherine Owen
By Katherine Owen Updated April 11, 2022
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Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

There's a reason farmhouse style has managed to garner such a loyal following over the years. Though the aesthetic is undeniably in vogue, the classic elements that define it transcend the trends. Breezy neutrals, natural textures, and the perfect amount of patina are a no-fail combination for comfort. When it comes to farmhouse paint colors, your first thought may go right to white. For good reason! As it turns out, white has been the go-to for practical, economical, and even safety reasons. But for more modern applications, farmhouse paint colors can run the spectrum. Think: everything from moody, matte black to creamy, buttery off-whites. Whether you want something crisp and cool or bold and edgy, there's a hue for you. We've corralled some grade-A examples of farmhouse interiors and exteriors that are coated in the best barn-worthy shades. Get inspired with these classic, practical, and down-to-earth farmhouse paint colors.

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Benjamin Moore Randolf Gray (CW-85)

Hanna Seabrook Louisville, Kentucky White Kitchen After
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper

Designer Olivia Brock worked with Hanna Seabrook to give these hardwood floors instant character by painting them this deep green-gray, topped with an exterior Arborcoat finish for durability. See more here.

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Sherwin-Williams Waterscape (SW 6470)

Kay Volmar Blue Front Door
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Kay Volmar proves a little goes a long way when it comes to farmhouse paint colors. She used this bright, breezy blue to create a welcoming entry to her charming Florida cottage. See it here.

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Sherwin-Williams Momentum (SW 9530)

Idea House 2020 Dining Room with White Walls, Wood Dining Table, and Metal Chairs
Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Kendra Surface

In our 2020 Idea House, interior designer Lauren Liess called on the local mountain landscape for palette inspiration. This earthy green was a natural fit.

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Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45)

Anna Braund White Cottage Living Room
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

Designer Anna Braund coated almost every wall in her 2,500-square-foot cottage in Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee. See more here.

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Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126)

Kentucky Horse Farmhouse
Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Gena Sigala

To achieve a buttery cream color like you'll find on this Kentucky farmhouse, try Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126).

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Sherwin-Williams Rural Green (SW 6418) and Quill Extra White (SW 7006)

Idea House 2020 Front Exterior Entry with Dog sitting on Porch
Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Kendra Surface

On the exterior of our 2020 Idea House, a coat of Sherwin-Williams Rural Green (SW 6418) on the front door pops against the bright white siding, painted Quill Extra White (SW 7006). See more here.

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Benjamin Moore Mountain Mist (868)

Hanna Seabrook Master Bedroom in Louisville, Kentucky
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper

Blue-gray walls set the scene for rest and relaxation in Hanna Seabrook's Kentucky home.

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Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011)

Farmhouse Revival | Plan #1821

On the exterior of our 2012 Idea House in Georgia, Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011) is a, well, natural choice! See more.

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Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)

Nashville Idea House at Fontanel
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Our 2013 Idea House also sports a farmhouse look, but with a slightly darker exterior thanks to Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045).

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Benjamin Moore Soot (2129-20)

Fran Keenan Birmingham Cottage Breakfast Nook
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In Fran Keenan's Birmingham, Alabama, cottage, dramatic black walls make the perfect backdrop for vintage signs, a staple of farmhouse style. If you're looking for farmhouse paint colors that offer an equally bold look, try Benjamin Moore Soot (2129-20).

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Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566)

Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

The perfect soothing hue for a bedroom, Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566) coats the walls, trim and ceiling in our Crane Island, Florida Idea House.

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Behr Ultra Pure White (1850)

Kay Volmar Master Bedroom
Credit: Kay Volmar

Shabby chic reigns in Kay Volmar's primary bedroom, where Behr's Ultra Pure White creates a clean backdrop for perfectly patinaed decor. See the whole home here.

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Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) and Relaxed Khaki (SW 6149)

Front Exterior of a White Two Story Farmhouse in Tennessee
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

This gothic farmhouse proves that a new home can keep old Southern charm. The exterior is Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) and the shutters are Relaxed Khaki (SW 6149). Take the full home tour here.

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Sherwin-Williams Naturel (SW 7542)

Open Kitchen Shelving with Sliding Ladder
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

We love Sherwin-Williams Naturel (SW 7542) for kitchen cabinets since it's neutral but not cliché white. Take the full home tour here.

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Sherwin-Williams Celestial (SW 6808)

Blue Room with Card Table and Wet Bar
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Farmhouses can get stuck in an all-white-paint loop, but they don't have to! A classic French blue like Celestial (SW 6808) from Sherwin-Williams feels traditional but looks fresh when paired with pops of pattern and a modern pendant light fixture.  

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Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No. 231)

Kentucky Farmhouse Living Room
Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Gena Sigala

Farmhouses don't have to feel inherently masculine. A muted, dusty pink like Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster (No. 231) is a gorgeous new way to do neutral that isn't white or beige. Take the complete tour of this Kentucky farmhouse that's the perfect blend of old and new here.

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Farrow & Ball Skylight (No. 205)

Heritage Hues
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Farrow & Ball's Skylight (No. 205) is a reliable go-to for exterior doors and shutters on a white house. See the rest of this classic farmhouse here.

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Benjamin Moore Fanfare (874)

Cool Blue Master Bedroom
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Instead of drywall, the bedroom in this new take on a classic farmhouse is paneled with charming board-and-batten painted Benjamin Moore's Fanfare (874). A feminine cornice and draperies complement the rustic walls in a beautiful way. This soft blue paint color is timeless.

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Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434)

Vintage Bathroom
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

In this farmhouse bathroom, an antique find inspired the pretty pale green wall paint, Spinach White (SW64 34) from Sherwin-Williams. A modern sink and crisp white subway tile freshen up a rustic vintage table and woven basket. Tour this Georgia farmhouse here.

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    1 of 19 Benjamin Moore Randolf Gray (CW-85)
    2 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Waterscape (SW 6470)
    3 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Momentum (SW 9530)
    4 of 19 Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45)
    5 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126)
    6 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Rural Green (SW 6418) and Quill Extra White (SW 7006)
    7 of 19 Benjamin Moore Mountain Mist (868)
    8 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011)
    9 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
    10 of 19 Benjamin Moore Soot (2129-20)
    11 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566)
    12 of 19 Behr Ultra Pure White (1850)
    13 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) and Relaxed Khaki (SW 6149)
    14 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Naturel (SW 7542)
    15 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Celestial (SW 6808)
    16 of 19 Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No. 231)
    17 of 19 Farrow & Ball Skylight (No. 205)
    18 of 19 Benjamin Moore Fanfare (874)
    19 of 19 Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434)

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