800+ Design Experts Agree: This Is the Most Versatile Neutral Paint Color

UpdatedAug 11, 2022 3:00 PM EDT

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OK so if you’ve ever felt totally overwhelmed staring at a swatch book of white or beige hues, you are definitely not alone—the variations between shades are so subtle it’s hard to tell them apart. If only someone could point you in the right direction…or like, 800-plus someones. Well, it just so happens Havenly’s network of designers plus their internal corporate design team (who complete hundreds of thousands of designs a year!) weighed in on this. And for best neutral paint color, they chose On Point from Clare. “It’s tried-and-true, loved by clients and designers alike,” explains Melissa Wagner, a Havenly design project manager.

For Vivian Torres, one of Havenly’s lead designers, finding a neutral that works with both warm and cool palettes without making a space feel stuffy or dated is genuinely tricky. “On Point has that certain versatility I often need to strike the right balance,” she says. So what makes it so adaptable? “This color is the best of both worlds—bright and crisp during the day, while still feeling warm and inviting as the sun goes down,” explains Brady Burke, another lead designer.

For all the nominees, Havenly’s pros considered the actual quality of the product—does it apply easily? Is it washable? Does it have low odor?—plus how the color is perceived by clients. The cherry on top: On Point is a zero-VOC paint, so it’s not just safe for you, it’s a better choice for the planet too.

And with Clare’s recent exterior finish launch, you can take it way beyond your kitchen cabinets and living room walls—your siding and window trim can get in on this designer-approved update too.

Kate McGregor covers everything related to the home, from design inspiration to IKEA hacks. She has been the market assistant at ELLE Decor where she focused on curating product for the print magazine’s market pages.

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