Pales and Pastels

Whisper-soft pale pinks. Hushed pastel blues. Calming, muted yellows. Pastel and pale paint colors cast a flattering light on people and places alike.

A dining area with wood table, four chairs, and a greige partition.

Pale peach walls with two yellow flowers in a vase set on top of a two-toned step stool.

Soft blue bathroom walls with a mirror hung above a wood dresser.

A house entryway with medium yellow walls, wood floors, and two pink chairs on either side of a console table with a mirror hung above.

Corner of a room with blue-green walls and large windows, including a sitting chair, stool, and side table.

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Clean, simple, and surprisingly nuanced, pale and pastel paint colors harmonize effortlessly with a range of colors. Delightfully sophisticated, especially when paired with neutral tones, the soft hints of color offered by these hues enliven any room.

Pale and Pastel Color Palette

Cast a refreshing, positive vibe and add extra light into any space with these pale and pastel paint colors.

Sun Washed
2169-70
Pale Moon
OC-108
Blue Bonnet
2050-70
Caribbean Mist
2061-70
Beacon Gray
2128-60
Majestic Mauve
2115-60

Pleasant Pink
2094-60
Pale Sea Mist
2147-50
Wythe Blue
HC-143
Summer Blue
2067-50
November Skies
2128-50
Hazy Lilac
2116-40

Pale and Pastel Orange Paint Colors

Pale and pastel oranges are light-hearted and playful. Here, summery Peach Parfait 2175-70 delivers warmth, vibrancy and an element of surprise. Consider pale, flattering hues like Sunlit Coral 2170-60, August Morning 2156-40, and Crestwood Tan 116 for a more mellow approach.

The direct opposite of orange — or its complementary color on the color wheel — is blue. Navy paint colors like Downpour Blue 2063-20, Evening Dove 2128-30, and Mysterious AF-565, pair beautifully with pastel and pale orange paint colors. On this door, Flint AF-560, a dramatic slate gray, adds rich contrast.

Peach-painted walls with three jackets hanging from a mounted rack with a black door propped open with a door weight.

Light blue-painted bedroom walls with a white built-in desk, a large bed with light and dark blue pillows and comforter.

Pale and Pastel Blue Paint Colors

Light blue paint colors evoke a calming, rejuvenating air. Check out Yarmouth Blue HC-150, seen in this relaxing bedroom. Pair soft blues with whites and neutrals to create a refreshing coastal bedroom. And use bold pops of color for a focal point and a touch of energy.

Pale, gray-blue paint colors hold appeal as a slightly more subtle choice for homeowners looking for light blue colors. We love Ocean Air 2123-50, Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60, and Tranquility AF-490.

Pale and Pastel Green Paint Colors

A peaceful monochromatic pale green color scheme breathes a pastoral feeling into any space. This home office nook combines Fernwood Green 2145-40 and Urban Nature AF-440. A painted wood desk in Twilight Zone 2127-10 balances the lighter wall colors with a rich black color that grounds the space.

Ready to add the outdoors-in energy of pale green paint colors to your home? Our color experts recommend these verdant color combinations:

Guilford Green HC-116 paired with Smokestack Gray 2131-40
Grasshopper AF-415 paired with Jojoba AF-460
Tea Light 471 paired with Grége Avenue 991

A monochromatic home office featuring two-toned green walls with two photos hanging above a black desk and chair.

Small kitchen with white-painted walls, a yellow kitchen island and three rattan barstools.

Pale and Pastel Yellow Paint Colors

Weaving pale yellow hues into a kitchen is always a sunny-side-up idea.

Here, a kitchen island that doubles as a seating counter in Golden Straw 2152-50 is warm and welcoming against classic White Heron OC-57. Raw wood and rustic accessories are standouts in the otherwise sleek, contemporary design.

Looking for exuberant pale yellow paint colors? Our color experts recommend Hawthorne Yellow HC-4, Lemonade 2024-60 and Milkyway OC-110, all of which deliver uplifting, energizing vibes in any room.

Pale and Pastel Pink Paint Colors

A feel-good hue, pale pink colors are inspiring and versatile. Opt for a fresh, new approach to neutral with pink. Here, pale pink Dusty Trail 1157 takes its rightful role as an elevated living room color choice.

Added bonus: Pale and pastel pink paint colors are notoriously flattering, so consider them a go-to paint color for the bedroom or bathroom. Glow-worthy pale pink hues include Frosted Petal 2089-70, Dream Whip 2174-60 and Head Over Heels AF-250. Love pink? Check out more pink paint colors for your home.

Dusty pink-painted walls with six picture frames hung above a white couch with yellow, pink, and gray throw pillows.

Off-white exterior siding with a blue bench holding a pitcher of lemonade.

Pale & Pastels: Go Alfresco!

White and off-white paint colors are classic choices for home exteriors.

Adding a burst of color against neutral exterior siding with pale and pastel accents is a fun way to energize any exterior. This blue bench painted in Summer Blue 2067-50 adds a chirpy twist against classic Seashell OC-120 siding.