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Brown paint colours

Ranging from soft beige hues to delectable caramel and chocolate, brown is an extremely versatile hue. With their natural earthiness, brown shades sit comfortably throughout the home. These rich shades have an unrivalled ability to create a sanctuary of warmth, cosiness and calm.

Discover the selection of brown paint colours in our palette, including sumptuous hues from our ‘Sweet Treats’ capsule collection. Click on your chosen shades to order sample pots.

Light brown wall paints

Gentle shades of brown are useful for providing warmth in cooler, north-facing spaces, or for breathing light into darker rooms. Browse the palette of soft light browns in our ‘Stone’ collection. Discover how these natural hues instil harmony and tranquillity.

Comforting mid brown paint shades

With their comforting natural undertones, these mid browns are simple to use all over. Drench a space in mid brown paint to bring wraparound warmth to an interior. Consider using them on woodwork or cabinetry alongside related neutrals, providing beautiful depth and contrast.

Indulgent golden browns

Rich honey and caramel tones have an alluring, indulgent quality. These shades of brown are perfect for spaces where you want to combine cosiness with an element of luxury. Embrace these sumptuous golden browns on every aspect of your scheme to create enveloping warmth.

Restful dark brown paints

The darkest shades of brown in our palette, these deep, chocolatey hues create a restful environment. Introduce these rich shades in bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces. Consider these browns as an alternative to black or navy, to bring palpable warmth and comfort.

Impactful red-based browns

Browns with red undertones often have a chalky terracotta hue that can be quite impactful. These brown paint shades work well in both classic and contemporary schemes. A sumptuous crimson-brown like Arras will provide a statement focal point in an otherwise neutral space.

Calming pink-based browns

The subtle notes of pink in these brown shades gives them visible softness, character and charm. Elegant and calming, they are the perfect all-over shades for a sophisticated bedroom or dining space. Or consider pink-based browns to bring discreet warmth to your home study.

Opulent purple-based browns

Purple is a colour with regal associations. Its inclusion within brown creates a shade with undeniable opulence and depth. These rich aubergine hues work wonderfully alongside coordinating shades. Pair with neutrals or bolder colours to create a captivating interior.

Walls – Chocolate Colour, Bath – Rolling Fog - Dark

Walls – Galette, Ceiling – Stock

Walls – Spilt Pink, Skirting & Architrave – Attic II, Ceiling – Roman Plaster

Ceiling: Loft White, Upper Wall: Rolling Fog – Dark, Lower Wall: Arras, Crittal Window: Rolling Fog – Dark

Brown Paint FAQs

How should you use brown paint in a scheme?

Browns are very versatile colours that are easy to use all over in a colour-drenched scheme. Brown hues also sit beautifully alongside coordinating natural tones.

Paint both walls and woodwork in a comforting shade of brown to provide wraparound warmth and a soothing backdrop. Alternatively, combine related shades of brown on your walls, woodwork and ceiling for a harmonious, tonal interior that offers a beautiful accompaniment to natural stone, wood, rattan and jute finishes.

What colours pair well with brown paint?

Brown is a wonderful shade to complement natural stone shades as well as warm whites, muted pinks and earthy olive greens. If using brown all-over feels overwhelming, consider using brown as an accent colour. Introduce a dark chocolate brown on your woodwork, skirting or doors to frame your chosen wall colour and add depth to your scheme.

On our product pages, you can explore our recommended coordinating colours for every shade in our palette. Simply search your chosen brown paint colour and scroll. You'll find a selection of related whites, neutrals and darks, as well as complementary colours.

You can also pair brown shades with tonal colours in the same ‘Colour Scales’ family. This palette is ideal to create an elegant, harmonious scheme.

What room should you paint in brown?

Brown is a warm, restful paint colour that is ideally suited to rooms where you want to create a tranquil setting. Embrace cosy browns in your bedroom, bathroom or snug to create sanctuaries of calm within the home.

Luxurious chocolate browns and honey tones – such as those in our ‘Sweet Treats’ collection – work wonderfully in dining rooms. These sumptuous brown wall paints provide an impactful, sophisticated backdrop for wooden furniture.

Dark brown paint colours are an excellent choice for painting small spaces with limited natural light. Instead of trying to make these rooms feel bigger, harness the character of the space. Use an indulgent dark brown like Chocolate Colour in our Absolute Matt Emulsion paint on the walls, woodwork and ceiling.

Order a complimentary colour card to browse our full palette of browns, or shop neutral paint colours.