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10 Wall Paint Colors That Bring Light to North-Facing Rooms

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Last Updated : September 13, 2024 | BY Andre A

Hey there! Are you struggling to brighten up that north-facing room that mimics the light of a deep, shadowy hollow? No worries, we’re here to help you kick those gloomy vibes to the curb with 10 magical wall paint colors that work like a charm.

These colors are amazing at warming up the chilly, blue-tinged light that loves to loiter in these spaces. Let’s transform that gloomy room into a cozy, welcoming space with just a splash of color!

To see how your favorite paint color looks in a north facing room, use our tool available at the bottom of this page, or click here to access it instantly!

10 Stunning Wall Paint Colors for North-Facing Rooms

1. Creamy White

Creamy white walls

When it comes to northern exposure, warmer whites such as creamy white or off-white tend to work much better than pure white.

This wall color can offset the cooler and bluer natural light, making your home feel a bit warmer.

Moreover, creamy white will reflect sunlight much more effectively than plain white, making you get the most of the natural light that comes to your home.

Our Favorite Creamy White Paints:

Greek Villa by Sherwin Williams
Whitewater Bay by Benjamin Moore

2. Beige

Beige walls

Another good choice for the north-facing room. Beige can bring very similar benefits to the previous options, but in an even stronger warmth.

This popular paint color will easily turn any room into a more cozy and inviting space, even with only a small amount of natural light.

And as a neutral, beige can be used in literally any interior design style, from traditional to a modern one.

Our Favorite Beige Paints:

Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams
Shaker Beige by Benjamin Moore

3. Warm Gray

Warm gray walls

As a versatile color, gray is a color that never goes wrong. However, when it comes to northern exposure, the warm gray may be the better choice compared to the typical gray shade that has a cool tone.

With a subtle hint of warmth, this paint color will add depth and interest while at the same time counterbalance the cooler exposure, creating a well-balanced ambiance.

And since it’s still a gray, it will give plenty of neutrality that can give you plenty of room to add any other shades to your interior color palette.

Our Favorite Warm Gray Paints:

Gray Clouds by Sherwin Williams
Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore

4. Light Blue-Green

Light blue-green walls

This unique shade brings all of the benefits of blue and green hues, creating a refreshing and calming vibe from the outdoors inside your home.

When combined with cool exposure, the light blue-green walls will create a balanced and inviting space, while also adding some rich hues to make the entire room feel alive.

To boost your space even more, combine this color with some striking accents, such as vibrant yellow or red accents.

Our Favorite Light Blue-Green Paints:

Quietude by Sherwin Williams
Yarmouth Blue by Benjamin Moore

5. Warm Sage

Warm sage walls

Its soft, muted undertones make the sage a great natural option that will work well inside any kind of room, including on the north-facing ones.

With some warm undertones, the sage walls will lift up the cool light and make a cozier and comfier space.

Another benefit of using these shades as wall paint colors is that they can give plenty of relaxing vibe, and that’s why it can be a perfect option for a bedroom.

Our Favorite Sage Paints:

Soft Sage by Sherwin Williams
Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore

6. Pale Yellow

Pale yellow walls

When it comes to north-facing interiors, yellow shades may be one of the best choices as they can easily turn up the cool vibes into much fun and warm ones.

However, too much yellow can often become overwhelming, and that’s why pale yellow is a much more realistic and reasonable option than any other yellow.

This color still looks soft and subtle to keep the entire space well-balanced, while at the same time lifting up the mood and bringing some joy to your home.

Our Favorite Pale Yellow Paints:

Pineapple Cream by Sherwin Williams
Winter Sunshine by Benjamin Moore

7. Tan

Tan walls

With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this is surely a great choice for the north-facing room. This muted brown shade had a strong warm undertone that would easily make a cold and uninviting room become much more alive.

Moreover, tan can be a perfect neutral backdrop for literally any other colors, so you can easily mix it up even with strong and bold colors.

Our Favorite Tan Paints:

Minimalist by Sherwin Williams
Lenox Tan by Benjamin Moore

8. Pinkish White

Pinkish white walls

Another great white variation that will work well in this particular situation. Offering a subtle warmth, this paint color will brighten up your space with a touch of beauty and sophistication.

However, if you think this color is too childish and lacks maturity, you can mix it up with some glam gold or brass accessories and spread it throughout your room.

Our Favorite Pinkish White Paints:

Intimate White by Sherwin Williams
Parchment by Benjamin Moore

9. Light Teal

Light teal walls

Light teal may be a cool color, but based on our experiences, it will still look great even inside a room with northern light, creating a refreshing and soothing atmosphere.

This option can also become a great choice if you want to create a modern contemporary style interior.

Our Favorite Teal Paints:

Rivulet by Sherwin Williams
Oceanic Teal by Benjamin Moore

10. Avocado Green

Avocado green walls

Unlike most green that comes with cool undertones, avocado green is a bit different. It offers some warm hues that will easily lift up any cool natural lighting and create a fresh and welcoming ambiance.

However, this color can be a bit tricky and difficult to blend with any other colors, so the best way to use it is by combining it with neutral such as white, beige, or gray.


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