Bathroom paint colors
Top picks for the bathroom
6 editor's picksAll bathroom colors at every brand
75 colors · 5 families15 colors per family, spread across the LRV range so each section has tonal variety. Tap any swatch with a curated guide for full spec and cross-brand matches.
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Color is half the decision. The product roundup covers which paint chemistry actually holds up in this room.
About bathroom paint colors
Bathrooms have the most challenging conditions of any interior room. Steam, splashed water, frequent ventilation cycles, and lighting that's often unflattering and overhead. Color choices need to read well under both daylight and warm-LED bulb light, and the paint chemistry needs to be moisture-resistant.
The picks below cover the most-spec'd bathroom colors. Soft blues and eucalyptus greens for spa-calm primary baths. Warm whites for compact bathrooms that need to feel bigger. For the mildew-resistant paint side, BM Aura Bath & Spa is the canonical pick; see our [best bathroom paint](/best/bathroom-paint) roundup for the full product comparison.
Bathroom paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the best bathroom paint that resists mildew?+
Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa is the canonical mildew-resistant pick — a satin-finish bathroom paint with antimicrobial additives. Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Behr Premium Plus Bathroom & Spa cover the same brief at slightly lower price points. All three handle steam and frequent wiping.
What color makes a small bathroom look bigger?+
A light cool or near-white color in the LRV 75+ range that reflects overhead light back into the room. Soft warm whites (BM White Dove, SW Alabaster) and pale cool blues (Ice Blue, Powder Blue) both work. Avoid dark saturated colors as full walls in small bathrooms — they collapse the space.
What is the best paint sheen for a bathroom?+
Satin for walls (washable, slightly resists steam without going too glossy). Semi-gloss for trim and around the tub. Avoid flat or matte sheen in any bathroom that gets shower steam — moisture will cause it to mildew faster than satin/semi-gloss alternatives.