Laundry room paint colors
Top picks for the laundry room
6 editor's picksAll laundry room 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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About laundry room paint colors
Laundry rooms are usually small, often in basements or back hallways, and almost always under-loved. Color choice should brighten the space and make the room feel more pleasant than the typical white-and-fluorescent default.
The picks below are bright, cheerful, and slightly more saturated than what you'd put on a primary-room wall. Soft yellows wake up north-facing laundry rooms. Fresh blues and mints feel clean and laundry-adjacent. Saturated coral or peach for laundry rooms with personality.
Laundry Room paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the best paint color for a laundry room?+
A cheerful mid-light color that brightens an often-overlooked space — pale yellow, mint, sky blue, or seafoam. Soft butter yellow is the cult laundry-room pick because it warms up basement and back-hallway laundries without natural light. Pair with white trim and white appliances.
What paint should I use in a laundry room?+
A washable eggshell or satin paint that handles humidity from the dryer vent. Benjamin Moore Aura, Sherwin-Williams Emerald, and Behr Marquee all work. For laundry rooms with steam-prone setups, use the same mildew-resistant paint as a bathroom (BM Aura Bath & Spa) on the walls near the washer.
Does the laundry room need to match the rest of the house?+
No — laundry rooms are usually closed-off enough that they can be their own color statement without disrupting flow. This is a great room to try a saturated color you wouldn't commit to in a main living space. Behind a closed door, a saturated coral or mint laundry room reads delightful rather than disruptive.