Top 15 Best-Selling Lowe’s Paint Colors of All Time (2024)

How to Use Color Swatches to Pick Paint Colors

Best White Paint Color: Swiss Coffee

Swiss Coffee by Valspar is an ultra-light white with soft undertones. Layer it with other warm neutral shades, like a classic, soft gray or medium brown, for a collected and cozy feel. Alternatively, use this shade to paint your kitchen cabinets to add contrast and a gentle visual break in a busy kitchen with a vibrant backsplash.

Paint Color: Swiss Coffee by Valspar

Best Black Paint Color: Tricorn Black

Tried-and-true Tricorn Black by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams works with any undertone. This perennially popular true black paint color is ideal for drawing attention to architectural details, like interior or exterior trim. It’s a crisp contrast to white, and using it in larger areas makes a dramatic, modern and sophisticated statement.

Paint Color: Tricorn Black HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams

Best Green Paint Color: Clary Sage

Clary Sage is a soft herbal green with delicate yellow undertones from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. If you're a plant lover looking to bring elements of nature indoors, this soft, muted shade creates a botanical ambience. It’s a popular paint color for kitchen cabinets and trim.

Paint Color: Clary Sageby HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams

Best Blue-Gray Paint Color: Chatham Blue

Blue-gray paint colors are on-trend, so it’s no surprise that this light blue shade tops Lowe’s list. Chatham Blue by Stainmaster features cool gray undertones. Consider this shade when you want to add a calm sophistication to your space. It’s an ideal backdrop for relaxing bedrooms or living rooms.

Paint Color: Chatham Blue by STAINMASTER

Best Gray Paint Color: Ash

Gray paint colors are highly versatile and perennially popular. Ash by Stainmaster is a neutral gray with cool undertones, and is a popular choice with Lowe's customers. It pairs well with cool teal, navy, and purple paint shades, resulting in a relaxing room makeover. This paint in particular is perfect for kids rooms, family living spaces, and anywhere else that's subject to kids handprints. “Backed by a lifetime stain-resistant limited warranty, Stainmaster products are built to make clean-up easy and help prevent stains from happening,” Reese says.

Paint Color: Ash by Stainmaster

Best Neutral Paint Color: Alabaster

White is a classic color that never goes out of style. And if you’re looking for a soft option, Alabaster by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is a soothing paint color that creates a cozy and comforting feel. It’s a warm, balanced shade with delicate brown undertones that will work on walls in any room in your home. Pairing it with natural shades of green and wood or stone elements creates a tranquil aesthetic.

Paint Color: Alabaster by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams

Best Orange Paint Color: Italian Clay

Italian Clay by Stainmaster is an orange paint color that boasts warm red undertones. The earthy, organic tones ground the space, and the rich depth works well as part of a vibrant, eclectic design style with layered mixed patterns and textiles.Orange shades are on the rise with the popularity of '70s-inspired and midcentury modern design, and this clay-inspired hue is a customer favorite.

Paint Color: Italian Clay by Stainmaster

Best Light Gray Paint Color: Gravity

Gravity by Valspar is a classic, cool, light-medium gray paint color that's popular with neutral-loving customers. It blends perfectly with a blue-gray or navy color scheme, but it’s a versatile neutral shade that pairs with just about any palette.It's an ideal choice for kitchen cabinets since it's a bright, light shade, but won't show dirt as much as true white.

Paint Color: Gravity by Valspar

Best Purple Paint Color: Poetry Plum

Purple paint colors aren't typically best-sellers, but warm Poetry Plum by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is an exception. This popular shade was part of the brand’s 2023 Color Collection of the Year. The gray red-violet hue pairs well with earthy terracotta shades, light grays with red undertones, and warm whites. It’s an elegant choice, providing regal, luxurious depth in candle-filled rooms.

Paint Color: Poetry Plum HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams

Best Pink Paint Color: Positively Pink

If you're looking for a punchy pink to embrace the Barbiecore aesthetic, look no further than Positively Pink by Valspar. This bold shade is ideal for use on an accent wall or to make a statement on kitchen cabinets or wooden furniture. Painting a small bathroom pink makes a statement, especially when pairing it with bold wallpaper.

Paint Color: Positively Pink by Valspar

Best Blue Paint Color: Blue Arrow

Blue Arrow is one of Valspar’s Colors of the Year for 2023, so it's no surprise it's a best-seller. This modern, mellow blue-gray paint shade has subtle yellow undertones. The warm and cool balance makes it a fresh choice for bathrooms where you can pair it with copper accents. It’s also a popular exterior paint choice, blending well with exposed brick and stonework.

Paint Color: Blue Arrow by Valspar

Best Moody Paint Color: Dark Auburn

Red doesn’t always have to be bright and energetic. Sherwin-Williams Dark Auburn is a dark, sophisticated and moody burgundy shade. Part of the HGTV Home 2024 Color Collection, it’s a deep tone that warmly envelopes the space, especially when paired with wooden furniture.

Paint Color: Dark Auburn HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams

Best Red Paint Color: Classic Red

When you want to make a bold, transformative statement, consider Valspar’s Classic Red. Dramatic, energetic, and intense, consider adding this shade to an accent wall to avoid overwhelming the space. It’s also a classic front door paint color, especially when paired with a crisp white exterior.

Paint Color: Classic Red by Valspar

Best Dark Green Paint Color: English Green

Introduce English Green by Stainmaster when you’re looking for a serene, sophisticated and tranquil ambience. This restorative deep green shade with cool blue undertones is the perfect crisp, calm paint color for bathrooms or bedrooms. It can also warm up a dining or living space when paired with dark wood tones and warm neutrals.

Paint Color: English Green by Stainmaster

Best Yellow Paint Color: Sunglow

If you're looking to brighten up a dull room, try introducing soft Sunglow by Valspar. This warm yellow paint color is cheerful and uplifting without being overwhelming. It’s ideal for sun-challenged north-facing spaces, and using it to paint your front door or hallway makes your home feel extra inviting. It’s a playful color that’s also a good fit for a cheery exterior.

Paint Color: Sunglow by Valspar