Pastel Paint Shades We Love and How You Can Use Them
Wow! What color is that? HGTV Magazine is here with some tips on how to use the prettiest pastels around your house.

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Light, Airy and Bright
Pretty like a Robin's egg and airy like a spa, pastel paint can brighten even the darkest spaces in a home. If you're ready to embrace our favorite muted hues — pinks, purples, blues and yellows — you've come to the right place. Ahead, you'll find the best pastel paint ideas around. (Cabinet color: After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams)
The Paint
Romance, Sherwin-Williams
How You Can Use It
“This is a warm pink, like the kind you see in sunsets, which is why it works in lots of different spaces. Here it adds a bit of fun in a mostly white bathroom. I could also see it pepping up an entryway or a small den.” — Jennifer Barron, Jennifer Barron Interiors, Houston, TX
The Paint
Pale Jasper, Dunn-Edwards
How You Can Use It
“I wanted to highlight the character of my living room and find a color soft enough to get my boyfriend on board! This pink is warm and not too bright. Putting it on an accent wall brought all the elements in the space together.” — Danielle Roxanne Nagel, Dazey Den Design, Los Angeles, CA
The Paint
Angelic, Sherwin-Williams
How You Can Use It
“This baby pink reminds me of the clouds you see at sunset. I paired it with light teals and white for a soft, pretty look in this little girl’s room, but it would be really striking next to navy or dark gray.” — Kirsten Krason, House of Jade Interiors, South Jordan, UT
The Paint
Flamingo Feather, Behr
How You Can Use It
“A pass-through area leading to this home’s backyard is a space that could have easily been forgotten, but painting the walls infused it with character. This peachy pink makes the area feel bigger and brighter.” — Kerry Vasquez, Kerry Vasquez Design, Los Angeles, CA
The Paint
Banana Cream, Sherwin-Williams
How You Can Use It
“My laundry room has always been on the dark side because it has only one small window, and the old beige paint didn’t help. A fresh pale yellow really brightened the space.” — Maria Killam, Maria Killam Inc., Chilliwack, British Columbia
The Paint
Iced Green, Benjamin Moore
How You Can Use It
“Here’s a color that’s fun but still a neutral. It’s spa-like when paired with white accents, but you could easily dial it up by adding poppy coral accessories.” — Marika Meyer, Marika Meyer Interiors, Bethesda, MD
The Paint
Blue Ground, Farrow & Ball
How You Can Use It
"We chose sky blue to complement the tub tile in this Jack and Jill bathroom for a brother and sister. It’s a cheerful shade that goes especially well with a yellow rubber ducky!" — Scarlett James, The Mix Interiors, Nashville, TN
The Paint
Morning Calm, Magnolia HOME by Joanna Gaines
How You Can Use It
“I love this aqua blue because it’s easy on the eyes and not overwhelmingly bright, which makes it a great color for the wall of shelves in this room. Still, it’s inviting and fun, and that’s important because I want my family to hang out in our screen-free zone!” — Brianna Hall, homeowner, Portland, OR
The Paint
Veiled Violet, Sherwin-Williams
How You Can Use It
“The millwork on the vanity is so special, I had to highlight it — plain white wouldn’t do. The hue is a quieter version of the lavender in the shower’s accent tile.” — Rachel Cannon, Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors, Baton Rouge, LA
The Paint
Fairy Glen, Pratt & Lambert
How You Can Use It
“I like my tiniest clients to have a say in their spaces, so purple walls and a teal headboard it was for this young girl’s room. Lilac is a great shade for a kid because it’s youthful now, but it’s sophisticated enough to grow with her.” — Laura Ellis Barnes, @houseof_barnes, Tulsa, OK
The Paint
How You Can Use It
“I always say ‘Pick a color and commit,’ so I went for it in this bathroom in my house! The light purple is both calming and sophisticated. I paired it with blush window treatments, but it would also look great with dark purple or navy.” — Mary Patton, Mary Patton Design, Houston, TX