Trim paint colors
Top picks for the trim
6 editor's picksAll trim colors at every brand
60 colors · 4 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 trim paint colors
Trim is the framing system of any room: baseboards, door casings, window casings, crown molding, built-in shelving. Color choice traditionally defaults to white, with subtler off-whites for warmer spaces. The 2020s editorial move is the high-contrast trim direction: dark trim against light walls (or the reverse), which adds architectural drama in any room.
The picks below cover both directions. Bright whites and soft off-whites for traditional trim. Dark blacks, charcoals, and deep greens for the high-contrast trim move that defines current editorial interiors.
Trim paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the best trim paint color?+
Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) are the two most-spec'd trim whites in US designer rooms. Use White Dove for warm-leaning walls (cream, beige, warm gray) and Chantilly Lace for cool-leaning walls (cool gray, navy, modern). For Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster (warm) and Pure White (neutral) are the equivalent picks.
Should trim be brighter or softer than the walls?+
For traditional contrast, slightly brighter and cooler than the walls. For a soft seamless look, slightly lighter but same temperature as the walls. For the editorial 2020s move, paint the trim a deep contrast color (Tricorn Black, charcoal, hunter green) against light walls — creates strong architectural definition.
What paint sheen should trim be?+
Semi-gloss is the classic durable trim sheen — easy to clean, reflects light, highlights molding profile. Some modern interiors use satin trim for a softer look that still cleans well. Skip flat and eggshell for trim — they're not durable enough for the wear baseboards and door casings see.