So many research has proven that colors can easily alter our mood. That’s why in interior design, it’s important to choose the colors that are in line with the psychological effects that you want to achieve for any particular space.
Since stress and anxiety become common things in everyday life – especially for people who live in large cities, it’s essential to design a home (or at least the bedroom) that can be an ideal place to relax and calm the mind after a long and busy day.
One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by using some colors that have been proven to bring a positive benefit to reducing stress.
Obviously, to make it work, you need to incorporate those colors in the largest and most visible elements of any room: the walls.
Based on our experiences, soft and muted tones like mint green, light blue, tea green, or ivory are the best wall color choices that have the power to alleviate stress and promote a sense of calm and tranquility. These colors can be a powerful tool for enhancing your quality of life, creating a space where serenity reigns and stress fades away.
1. Mint
Without any doubt, green shades are the best options when it comes to a relaxing wall color. Don’t believe it? Just try it yourself by looking at any plant or greenery after doing difficult tasks at your office, and suddenly you will find yourself a bit calmer, fresher, and helps you relax.
Honestly, any shade of green can work really well for this particular job, however, based on our experience, this particular shade tends to work better compared to any other greens.
The mint-painted wall can still bring the fresh and natural feel like any typical green but comes in a much softer and calmer tone. The soft appearance of this pastel color will be very helpful in creating a soothing atmosphere to relieve the tension.
2. Light Blue
Blue is another great soothing wall color that can help reduce stress. The tranquility and airy vibe of this shade will easily make any room feel comfy. Same as green, almost all shades of blue can work really well, but our primary option is this light shade of blue.
Besides all of the benefits of blue, light blue paint can create a soft and soothing ambiance that is essential to help you get to sleep easier.
3. Tea Green
Taking a cup of tea has been known as a great way to relieve stress since ancient times. The same goes for the particular shades of green that are named after it: tea green.
The tea green had a bit stronger green hue compared to the mint that we previously recommended, thus, it can be a good choice if you need a calming wall color that can bring a lot of freshness to your home instantly.
Furthermore, with a bit of yellow hue in it, this shade can spark a bit of joyful and fun feeling that is also very beneficial to help you forget all of the tension from your daily job.
4. Sea Salt Green
This simple yet awesome shade combines a light shade of gray with green undertones, creating an elegant, fresh, and calming ambiance. Make every day feel like a relaxing retreat by painting your wall with sea salt green.
You can mix it up with other green shades to create a totally refreshing monochromatic look, or go with plenty of neutral to keep your space simple yet comfy.
5. Ivory
If you prefer a more neutral option, then ivory or beige can be a great option for you.
At first, this calming paint color will look very similar to pure, plain white paint, but actually, ivory has a bit of warmth that can easily lift up the mood for the entire space – the one that can’t be achieved using pure white.
Moreover, its aesthetic and eye-pleasing looks surely will be a great psychological therapy to refresh our minds and soul.
6. Mocha Brown
Enjoying a cup of mocha coffee can make you feel calm and peaceful. And similar effects will also come when you are painting your bedroom walls with mocha brown.
This muted, neutral shade of brown will blow away all of your anxiety from daily activities, and help you find happiness easily.
7. Sapphire Blue
This is another great shade of blue that you can use to create a peaceful and calming bedroom but in a bit bolder and mature appearance.
And even though this shade is quite strong, thanks to some gray undertone in it, the sapphire blue tends to look more neutral compared to any similar blue, so it won’t make your home look too vibrant or too bright.
Furthermore, the sapphire blue can bring a touch of ocean breeze to your home and can make you feel like you are on holiday.
8. Misty Blue
If you want to create a blue-themed interior while at the same time wanting a sleek, simple visual appearance, then you can try this misty.
This peaceful wall color is a unique light gray shade with a hint of blue undertones, combining the neutrality and elegance of the gray with the soft and airy vibe of the blue.
It’s also a great alternative to a plain gray that comes with much more richness to live up to your space.
9. Blush
For any woman, this is surely one of the best options.
As a soft and tranquil shade, blush pink or dusty pink can inspire a calming and peaceful serene, while at the same time looking gorgeous with its glam and luxury visual appearance.
10. Light Coral
Alternatively, if you want a bit stronger option, then you can try this light coral. Unlike the others, this particular shade may not bring so many relaxing or calming effects, but you can still get plenty of benefits from its cheerful and fun ambiance.
Thus, using this relaxing wall color for your interior wall can easily turn any sad, melancholic day into a happy one.
11. Sage Green
When it comes to relaxing paint colors, obviously green shades will be dominating the lists. This time, let’s take a look at this trending green shade: sage.
Unlike most greens, sage has some warmth that can further elevate the fresh and natural looks of any typical green and set up the vibe of your bedroom or living room.
12. Lavender
If you want to try something unique and anti-mainstream choice, then you can try using lavender. This soft, light purple will become a constant source of beauty and relaxation in your daily lives.
To make the most of it, combine the lavender wall with plenty of other natural elements, like wood, plants, or greenery.
13. Light Teal
Teal can be a perfect base to create a restful space, while at the same time bringing a hint of modern twist to keep your interior looks up-to-date. Furthermore, since it’s based on blue-green combinations, you can get all of the benefits of those two colors, such as serenity, freshness, and airy vibes.
While any variant of teal can be a great option, we highly suggest you go with light teal for a much stronger calming effect.
14. Light Gray
This is another great neutral option that wants to keep your space simple without adding too many colors in it, at the same time still bringing light and calming looks.
This simplicity can also be very helpful to calm our minds after doing so much complex work during the day.
15. Warm Gray
But if you are thinking that light gray looks too mainstream, then you can twist it a bit by choosing warm gray or greige.
This shade of gray brings a bit of warmth that cannot be found in typical gray, making your entire bedroom feel more welcoming and inviting. We love to mix this calming color with plenty of wooden elements or furniture to create a totally natural and peaceful space.
