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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 in the home and 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 browns

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 to discover natural hues that instil harmony and tranquillity.

Mid browns

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

Golden browns

Rich honey and caramel tones have an alluring, indulgent quality, 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.

Dark browns

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

Red-based browns

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

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 to bring discreet warmth to your home study.

Purple-based browns

Purple is a colour with regal associations, and its inclusion within brown creates a shade with undeniable opulence and depth. These rich aubergine hues work wonderfully alongside coordinating shades – be they 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 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, or 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 browse 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 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, providing 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 by using an indulgent dark brown like Chocolate Colour on the walls, woodwork and ceiling.

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