20 Bathroom Paint Color Ideas

Want to give your bathroom a new look on a budget? Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls, cabinets or both. Choosing a new bathroom paint color can totally change the look and feel of your space. Muted colors like gray, sage green and blush pink will create a soothing, spa-like retreat, while vibrant hues like turquoise and fuchsia will energize the space and boost your mood. A small bathroom (such as a powder room) can be a fun place to experiment with bold color if you’ve been hesitant to take the plunge in a larger room.

Once you’ve decided on a general color family, pick up paint swatches and samples from your hardware store and try them out on your walls. You may find that the colors look much different in your space than in the store, so you always want to test them before painting the whole room. Be sure to choose a high-quality paint that’s designed to withstand moisture. Ready to get started? Browse our gallery for our best bathroom paint color ideas.

A misty greige paint creates an airy backdrop in this elegant bathroom by designer Marianne Brown. The wispy gray hue complements the varied tones at play in the pearly Calacatta wainscoting and polished nickel hardware featured throughout the design. Achieve the same striking result in your bathroom with the shade Smoke & Mirrors from Benjamin Moore.

Up the contrast in your all-white bathroom with a saturated vanity cabinet like the navy stunner featured in this transitional bathroom design. The classic blue hue adds drama and contrast to any airy space and looks handsome with all metal finishes. Re-create North Fork Design Co.’s design with the color Naval from Sherwin-Williams.

Create freshness in the bathroom with crisp mint paint. The team at Tim Barber Ltd. uses the ethereal green hue on the custom double vanity cabinets to complement the misty gray walls and pearly marble tile throughout the room. Coat your washroom walls or cabinetry with Sherwin-Williams' Silver Strand to get the same look and accessorize with chrome or polished nickel hardware to round out the cool design.