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Paint Color Families
Browse 50,762+ paint colors organized into 11 color families. Each family page lists every color across our 27 global paint brands with hex codes, LRV, undertone, and cross-brand matches.
- Blue9,196 colorsFrom dramatic deep navies to serene sky blues. Blue is universally loved and scientifically proven to promote calm.
- Beige9,006 colorsWarm, sandy neutrals that add coziness without overwhelming. Modern beiges lean toward greige for a contemporary feel.
- Pink6,955 colorsFrom blush to bold. Pink paints have made a major comeback, appearing in everything from nurseries to living rooms.
- Gray5,795 colorsThe most versatile color family in paint. Grays range from cool blue-grays to warm greiges, each creating a different mood.
- Green5,488 colorsNature's neutral. Green paints range from sage and olive to emerald and forest, bringing the outdoors in.
- Yellow5,033 colorsSunny and energizing. Yellow paints range from soft buttery creams to vibrant sunflower tones.
- White3,648 colorsFrom bright whites to warm off-whites and creamy ivories. White paints vary widely by undertone—explore them all.
- Brown2,370 colorsEarthy, grounding, and warm. Brown paints create cozy, nature-inspired spaces that feel timeless.
- Orange1,945 colorsEnergetic and inviting. Orange paints range from soft peach and terracotta to bold tangerine, bringing warmth and vibrancy to any space.
- Purple1,259 colorsRegal and creative. Purple paints span from soft lavender and lilac to rich plum and deep violet, adding depth and personality.
- Black67 colorsBold, dramatic, and sophisticated. Modern black paints come in warm, cool, and neutral undertones.
Color Families — Frequently Asked
- How are paint colors assigned to a family?
- Every color on PaintDB is classified by its dominant hue, using HSL color-space rules. For example, a color with hue near 0° and high saturation is assigned to the red family, while a very low-saturation, high-lightness color goes into the white family. The same rules are applied to every brand, so families are directly comparable across manufacturers.
- Which family is the most common in paint?
- Across PaintDB, blue and beige colors are the most numerous — reflecting how much of modern residential paint is devoted to neutrals. Click into a family page to see its full range across every brand.
- Can I filter a family by brand?
- Yes. Each family page has a 'Paint by Brand' section that links to the brand-scoped view, e.g. every blue color from Sherwin-Williams or every gray from Benjamin Moore.
- What's the difference between color family and undertone?
- Color family is the dominant hue (e.g. 'gray', 'blue'). Undertone is the secondary hue that influences perception — a 'gray' paint can have a warm beige undertone or a cool blue undertone, which changes how it reads in a room. PaintDB lists both for every color.