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25 Best Office Paint Colors

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Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore

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“A pale green, like Benjamin Moore’s Pale Oak, is easy on the eyes and helps keep stress levels down. An office can often be a place that is tense, so counteracting that with a restful tone can be just what you need.” —Marika Meyer of Meyer Interiors

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Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball

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“We love a dark, bold color for an office wall, trim, and ceilings. Using a deeper tone helps distinguish the room the minute you step foot inside and close the door behind you. It feels cozy.” —Julie Massucco Kleiner of Massucco Warner

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Lichen by Farrow & Ball

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“I once read that olive green is the traditional color of peace. I can’t think of a place more in need of peace than a coworking space designed for a family with teenagers!” —Marika Meyer 

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Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball

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“This is one of my favorite colors of all time, and not just because of its fantastic name. It’s a great choice for an office due to its mellowing effect. It’s not too pink but also not too fleshy and looks great with aged wood and modern materials.” —Bella Zakarian Mancini of Bella Mancini Design

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Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

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“Blue is always a go-to color, but it really sets the tone in the office.  On the one hand, blue is thought of as a calming, peaceful color, and darker shades are also associated with intelligence and strength. If you want an office that inspires deep thoughts and concentration, Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore is a great choice. ” —Marika Meyer

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Nickel by Benjamin Moore

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“Nickel by Benjamin Moore is a light gray with blue hues that’s perfect for a home-office space. The lightness of the color produces a calming and peaceful aesthetic. The blue hues stimulate the mind, increase productivity, and help you stay focused! Who doesn’t like to be calm and focused when it comes to work?” —Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design

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West Coast by Benjamin Moore

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“I love this shade—it’s warm and clean at the same time. Blue is the easiest color to live and work with, and along with the reflective quality of a glossy finish, it helps bring the outdoors inside.” —Caroline Rafferty of Caroline Rafferty Interiors

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Studio Green 93 by Farrow & Ball

“This deep, dark green, in either a matte or satin finish, will bring a dramatic mood to any home office. It is a true Renaissance color! The rich, saturated pigments respond extremely well to all types of light and remarkably emerge much greener than on the color card. Since green is the color of growth, life, and renewal, an office clad in this hue will promote calmness, harmony, a strong sense of balance, reassurance, safety, and productivity.” —Keita Turner of Keita Turner Design

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Pointing by Farrow & Ball

“We used Pointing by Farrow & Ball in our own office. It is one of my favorite off-whites and acts like a fabulous Instagram filter. It gives your room that perfect warm glow that you only get with natural sunlight.” —Alyssa Kapito of Alyssa Kapito Interiors

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St. John Blue by Benjamin Moore

“The color is deep but not too overwhelming, as we needed a great base to work from in a creative office! One might think that too much color in an office space would be distracting, but it’s actually more inspiring and motivating, while the deep blue of this hue is simultaneously relaxing and tranquil. ” —Kati Curtis of Kati Curtis Design

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Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore

“I love using dark and moody colors in separate home office spaces, especially behind French or glass doors. Benjamin Moore’s Gentleman’s Gray is a watery blue-black, and when the light hits it, you see lots of teal. It looks especially good in a room with ample natural light. Colors you can’t quite put your finger on keep you thinking, which is perfect for a work space!” —Claire Staszak of Centered by Design

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Simply White by Benjamin Moore

“As a creative, I prefer a crisp and clean palette for my office spaces. Benjamin Moore’s Simply White is my favorite in this instance. It’s bright, serene, and fresh without feeling too stark, which I love. Not only does a bright white space allow you to begin each day with a clean slate and a clear mind, but it also affords you the ability to switch out little details as your taste (or the seasons) shift, providing a brand-new space with little effort each and every time. ” —Jacquelyn Clark of Lark & Linen

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RAL 8022 from RAL Color Chart

“This dark, bold color in the Eurolux matte finish makes a powerful statement. Its sepia tones are eye-catching while at the same time understated, creating the perfect corporate aesthetic.” —Patrick Planeta of Planeta Design Group

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Charmed Violet by Benjamin Moore

“The color you choose will affect your mood and influence how you feel. Choose colors that make you happy and keep you motivated. Charmed Violet will change your vibe in your bedroom or office in a positive and confident way!” —Moll Anderson

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Blue Note by Benjamin Moore

“This deep, rich color instantly brings some moody vibes into any home office. The saturated color is one of my favorites when you want to bring some drama into that drab home office of yours.” —Emily Henderson

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Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore

“Office life can sometimes be drab and lackluster. Add a fresh coat of light gray to keep the office light and bright, and invigorate your team with an accent wall in a bright color.” —Taniya Nayak

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Full Moon by Benjamin Moore

“I love Benjamin Moore’s Full Moon for an office. It’s a calming white, but still fresh and bright enough to keep you from falling asleep on the job! It also creates a nice, clean backdrop for bookcase accessorizing.” —Christine Markatos Lowe

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Blue Echo by Benjamin Moore

“I believe life should be lived in color, and your work space is no exception. This rich blue has subtle tones of gray and works for every square inch of the room when you vary the sheen—walls, trim, bookcases, you name it. It provides a pleasant environment to inspire creative minds!” —Meredith Ellis

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Shaded White by Farrow & Ball

“It has that washed-out café au lait color that I love. Shaded White is very saturated, so if you like a stronger color, I would go for it! This color creates the perfect backdrop for decorating. It can go either masculine or feminine, which is a nice trick for an office. I’ve paired this wall color with black accents, a black desk, and some black and tan upholstery to create a super graphic, masculine space. I’ve also used the same color and mixed it with lots of pretty reds and blues to create a more feminine space. It’s a neutral, but a neutral with personality!” —Eric Hughes

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Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball

“There’s typically an overabundance of wood in most home offices, so I prefer to stay away from neutrals and choose a complementary color. This soft blue-green hue offsets the warmth in most woods and creates a sense of calm in an area where you need it most. It looks especially beautiful on built-in cabinetry and crown moldings for an unexpected twist!” —Donna Mondi

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Shoreline by Benjamin Moore

“I love to use Shoreline by Benjamin Moore in a home office. It’s a beautiful gray that feels light, crisp, and peaceful — doesn’t that sound like the best place to work?” —Kimille Taylor

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Silver Mist by Benjamin Moore

“I love blue-grays in office spaces because they give off a very tailored and clean backdrop to the space. White is always a go-to, but I also love to play with different tones of gray. One of my favorite selections is Silver Mist by Benjamin Moore. Different shades of gray in an office can create a rich, neutral ombré effect in a stark corporate environment that needs a boost. ” —Elisa Shankle

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Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball

“I am currently obsessed with Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue. I love using this rich deep-blue color in a gloss finish for cabinetry in a home office or even on a front door. Mixing it with copper and other metallic finishes makes everything feel very elegant. It also looks great on walls in general or simply on an accent wall to create a dramatic space with a more contemporary twist. It’s a dreamy shade that complements many other colors, yet it is warm and soft.” —Birgit Klein of Birgit Klein Interiors

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Strong White by Farrow & Ball

“For an office paint color, I would suggest Farrow & Ball’s Strong White. It is versatile and easy to use in a lot of different types of spaces. For an office, you want that fresh, clean, and inspiring feeling. This white will give you that beautiful and airy vibe.” —Lauren Soloff

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Super White by Benjamin Moore

“My favorite paint color for an office is Benjamin Moore’s Super White. The color feels really clean and bright, which helps invigorate you and get you ready to work!” —Melanie Burstin

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Best Color Palettes for Your Office

Offices

Put down that color wheel, and ditch those paint samples. Finding the right paint color for your office should start with these four options.

By Ettie Berneking

Nov 02 2018 at 2:14 p.m.

Behold the power of a new paint job. Fresh paint can inspire, motivate, empower, relax and, most importantly, provide an updated and polished look to even the most outdated office buildings. But finding the right color that looks great, blends into your office environment and appeals to even the crankiest of employees is not always easy. “Color is subjective to everyone,” says Mykayla Thompson, an interior designer at Grooms Office Environments. “There is a significant amount of research regarding color theory and the psychological impact it can have on individuals. Color influences productivity, creativity and mood at work.” And because we can’t all pick Pantone’s color of the year, slap it on the wall and call it a day, Mykayla has narrowed down the best four colors for a happy and productive office.

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Blues

“Blue represents trust, logic, communication and efficiency,” Mykayla says. “This is a great color to use if your employees require focus and mental strain while working. ” Choosing the right intensity of blue depends on your office. Mykayla says this is true for all paint colors, which is why she recommends working with a designer who has a trained eye and can catch small details most of us would overlook. But in general, lighter blues are more soothing, while a higher intensity hue can amp up stimulation. 

It’s not just office buildings that are paying more attention to their paint colors. Schools and early education centers are also carefully sorting through their color wheels. While Mykayla was working on the interior design of Neosho Junior High, she used different colors to separate louder and more social environments from classroom settings. “Their school colors are black and gold, so public spaces are school spirit focused, while the learning spaces have greens and blues to stimulate learning and focus.” 

Reds

There’s nothing subtle about the color red, but used wisely, this vibrant hue can empower and motivate your crew. The key to success, as Mykayla explains, is using reds in smaller more strategic areas. “Red represents courage, strength and excitement. Use red in areas of your office that require physical exertion.” Use it on a statement wall or as a bold backdrop. Coat the rest of the office in a more subdued shade, and that pop of red will stand out without overpowering the senses. Plus, it’s a great way to break up the monotony of greys and whites that have taken over the office place.

“Lots of offices are going modern and using a cool grey palette,” Mykayla says. Used correctly, that crisp shade of grey can look modern and sleek, but “when used inappropriately, it can also create a lack of confidence and depressing mood.” Solution? Add a pop of bright color or bring in some new office furniture that features bold patterns and colors.

Photo by Linda HuynhLargely seen as a cheery color, yellow can work as an exciting pop of color in an office environment. Purchase Photo

Yellows

Chances are, you grew up or lived in or worked under the sheen of an outdated yellow color palette. Yellow was wildly popular in the ‘90s—especially that mustard yellow. But despite its almost vintage status, yellow is making a come back. Just be sure to use it sparingly. “It can look dated if you use too much of this color,” Mykayla says. Plus, yellow can be a surprisingly divisive color. “I feel like people either love it or hate it,” she says.  

But if they do love it, it’s probably because yellow represents creativity, friendliness, optimism and confidence. It’s an emotional color, much like purple. But, unlike purple, yellow is more approachable and won’t evoke a sense of spirituality and luxury you might not be looking for at the office.

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Greens

From Yoda and Frankenstein to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s green man, some of the most beloved characters are green. Which is why it’s not at all surprising that green is one of the best colors to use when freshening up the workplace. It works well as a statement piece or as an accent and can swing from soothing and uplifting to moody and stylish. The best way to find the right shade is to simply test it out. “Get a sample and test it on your wall,” Mykayla says. “Everyone’s lighting will be different, so test in a well-lit area and in a shaded area to make sure you’ll like both of the colors you’re going to get.” 

Green represents harmony, nature and restoration, it’s also the easiest color on the eyes. So if you have employees working long hours, Mykayla suggests checking out shades of green. “Connect with a design professional who has experience in the field and a trained eye,” she says. “A design professional can help narrow down a palette and also help identify what colors will work best for the end users.”


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Comfortable furniture, an eco-friendly computer and thoughtful lighting are not enough to create a comfortable working environment. One of the most important visual informants and stimuli is color. The color scheme plays a huge role in shaping the well-being and mood of a person. That's why it's so important to choose the right color for the office we're in all day long. This color should not be too bright to distract from work, but also not too calm to let us fall asleep.

An office is a place where people work. This means that the main task of the color scheme of the interior of your office is to help create a working environment. Stimulate activity, reduce fatigue, increase mindfulness and concentration, reduce nervous tension. We have prepared some interesting and useful information, and we hope you find it useful.

Five main rules when choosing an office color:

  1. The right color of the walls in the office not only sets the employees in a working mood, but also attracts new customers and partners. Psychologists are convinced that color is able, on a subconscious level, to "force" a partner to sign a contract on the terms that you offer.
  2. Three golden principles for choosing colors for painting/decorating walls: area, number of windows, amount of light.
  3. The color of the walls should: match the overall interior, not contradict the wishes of management or employees, not contrast with furniture, take into account the peculiarities of the impact on psychological health.
  4. Bright colors excite the nervous system too much and interfere with concentration, while variegation can cause headaches.
  5. Cold shades contribute to concentration, and the whole color palette of green has a positive effect on vision.

Below are some specific recommendations for using a particular color in your office interiors.

Gray and other neutral colors

The tradition of painting offices in neutral colors was born by itself. Gray, white, beige - a considerable number of cabinets around the world are painted in these calm colors. Gray suits are also prescribed by a mass of strict office dress codes. And now, attention! Gray color demotivates, makes employees passive. And beige and white make employees, and especially employees, feel sad and depressed. As for male employees, orange and purple, which are far from neutral, also have a similar effect on them.

Yellow

Here the opinions of scientists are divided. Some say yellow is great. Everyone will look at him, enjoy life and be creative. Others argue that it cannot be worse, your eyes will get tired of yellow even before you start work, and it will be impossible to concentrate at all. Scientists can argue further, but it seems to us that everything is quite obvious: if you plan to be creative and give birth to new ideas - paint the walls yellow, if you are going to focus and concentrate - choose a different color!

Green

A green-painted office is the dream of every workaholic. This color does not tire the eyes, and, in fact, it does not tire you either. But it calms and helps to focus. Also very good for reading. So if you have to sit for a long time checking documents written in small print, green will help you control yourself, not be annoyed by monotonous work and not lose concentration.

Blue

In the ranking of the most successful colors for the office, blue confidently shares the first place with green. It helps not to lose concentration and, like green, does not tire. For anyone who has to work with numbers or small details, this is what you need. The main thing is not to confuse it with blue and gray.

Brown

Oddly enough, brown did not fall into the "dull" group along with its companion, gray. On the contrary, scientists believe that this color can create a feeling of safety and security. So if you sell, for example, insurance, or the services of a security company, then brown will help convince customers that everything will be fine with you.

Red

Red can also help creatives. It enhances emotionality and expressiveness, almost like yellow promotes creative activity, and in general invigorates. The latter, by the way, can also help those whose work is associated with physical labor. True, along with cheerfulness, red increases aggressiveness, so it is better not to paint the negotiation room in this color. And also know - if you decide to paint it in red open space (open space) - everyone will always eat something in it, because red stimulates the appetite. With red, everything is too ambiguous to paint the entire office. But we still recommend using it in the interior.

We will separately touch on the most favorable color solutions for open space offices.

"Spread" the walls and visually enlarge the space in a densely populated and noisy due to conversations and buzzing of the open space technique will help light cold tones - pearl, water-green. And the colors of the "quiet" range will help to change the perception of noise - unsaturated cold ones: light blue, gray-blue. A calm range of pastel colors will reduce fatigue from crowds.

So, when choosing an office color, you should not be guided only by personal tastes and preferences. Color is a complex and multifaceted factor. Color in the office can solve many problems, but when used ill-conceived, on the contrary, it can create them. Ergonomic knowledge will help you choose the right color so that a good mood does not leave you, work is successful, and relationships in the team are harmonious.

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How to choose the right color for your office interior

Proper office design creates a harmonious environment in the offices that increases the efficiency of employees. Unprofessional interior design with an illiterate selection of colors will lead to the opposite result - a heavy, oppressive atmosphere will reign in the premises, employees of the company will quickly get tired morally and even physically.

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Principles for choosing a color palette for the office

Color synchronized with the texture is the most powerful element of interior design. It affects mood, productivity, culture of behavior and communication. Color can completely change the perception of the world, and the right color schemes of the office increase the growth of the company's image. The good mood of employees is transmitted to customers and partners.

The selection of tones for the office is a crucial stage, since it is the colors that affect the visual perception of the shapes and sizes of surrounding objects, and create a general mood. When choosing an interior design, the psychology of shades allows you to create a comfortable and harmonious environment. Properly selected colors form positive emotions in a person, and lighting and symmetry in planning come to their aid.

Different people may have different reactions to the same color due to personal experience, memories and preferences. But there is a general tendency for the influence of shades on the mood and emotions of the majority.

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How shades affect the psycho-emotional state of a person

Consider different colors and their combination in the office interior.

Bright red causes palpitations and anxiety. Its soft shades give a feeling of comfort.

Blue normalizes blood pressure, slows down the heart rate, gives peace. Blue is often chosen for rooms on the south side - it kind of cools the space. Its pale shades visually enlarge the room, so for a small office it is advisable to design in blue tones.

When red and blue are combined, is purple - complex from the point of view of psychology. On the one hand, it gives sensuality, on the other hand, it provokes depression. Most of the overly self-critical, dissatisfied with life and introverted personalities surround themselves with purple interior items. But in small quantities, this color increases self-esteem, which is an important quality for an office worker.

Orange color increases appetite. Not without reason the palette with use of orange and red prevails in McDonald's. Finishing in orange tones is well suited for the kitchen, but it is unacceptable for the office. Otherwise, the thoughts of employees will be directed towards the nearest cafe. Taste buds orange excites, but at the same time it suppresses mental activity.

White symbolizes freedom and purity. It visually expands the space, and minor white details will refresh the atmosphere. Details include furniture fittings, window and door frames.

The presence of black will add a touch of aristocracy to the office. It is ideal as an accent, but you can’t get carried away with it in the interior. Black tones must be carefully dosed, and a neutral background should be chosen as the main one. A black-finished office must have impeccable lighting, otherwise the room will turn into a funeral home, which will cause negative emotions, depression among staff and clients. And black visually reduces space.

Neutral options include brown . It gives a feeling of peace and security, makes the atmosphere warmer. Finishing in the style of "brown wood" testifies to the impeccable taste of the owner of the company.

Gray is an unconservative elegance, but its shades can evoke different emotions in people. Gray with yellowish can provoke depression in workers and visitors. Cool gray with muted white details is fresh and invigorating.

Bright yellow paints should not be carried away. At first they invigorate, but over time they will annoy employees. Saturated yellow is suitable for lamps, flowerpots and furniture decoration. Pale shades are less aggressive, besides, they visually enlarge the room, eliminate the feeling of an enclosed space. Yellow also has a negative side - in psychology it is considered a symbol of dementia and insanity.

Green is a symbol of foliage and vegetation. Saturated green and its soft variations relax, calm the nervous system, but a long stay in a green office provokes boredom and distracted attention.

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What colors in the office increase the efficiency of staff

The main task when choosing a color scheme for office decoration is to visually increase the space, level out interference from employees / customers conversations, constant movement, noise of office equipment . This can give cool light tones - water green, blue, gray-blue, pearl and neutral brown with white and black details. Pastel shades will reduce staff fatigue created by crowding.

The opinions of specialists are abstract.

  1. Bright interior excites the nervous system.
  2. Variegated colors increase fatigue and cause migraines.
  3. Calm tones will ensure high productivity of employees.
  4. Cold shades are chosen for small cabinets.
  5. The combination of warm and cold colors has a positive effect on the psyche.
  6. Green protects a person from what is happening around, therefore it is suitable for system administrators and IT specialists.
  7. Gray will soothe, but will not let you fall asleep.
  8. Violet inhibits performance. In the office, it is not necessary to use it at all or is acceptable in a minimal amount.
  9. The pink color has a negative effect on a person of mental work.

The rule - do not use bright colors in the enterprise, does not work for creative studios. In creative workshops, saturated shades are even welcome.

If the management cannot decide on the choice of color for interior decoration, it is reasonable to contact the designers. Specially trained and experienced people will correctly assess the situation, take into account the type of activity of the company, the characteristics of the premises and the wishes of employees. Modern managers listen to the opinion of psychologists and hire professionals to create a working atmosphere.


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