Nordic Hush
- Pale fog grey
#E4E2DC - Warm white
#F5F2EB - Dusty blue
#8A9BA8 - Bright white
#FAFAF7 - Light ash
#D9C4A3
Colour guide
Find your palette.
Four quick questions — your room, the feel you want, the light it gets and the style you love. You get a five-colour palette with hex codes, the right paint finish and where to use each shade.
Select your colour guide
Answer a few questions to receive a personalised palette.
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Which room are you painting?
What best describes the feel you want?
How does daylight reach the room?
Which way do the main windows face?
How much daylight does it get?
Which setting inspires you most?
Palette library
24 palettes for Indian homes
Hygge
- Oat
#E8DCC8 - Linen white
#F4EEE3 - Clay pink
#C9A08E - Warm white
#F8F5EE - Pale oak
#CFAE84
Fjord at Night
- Deep fjord blue
#34495A - Mist grey
#D3D5D2 - Mustard
#C99A2E - Soft white
#F4F2EC - Light oak
#CDB08A
Birch & Sky
- Airy sky blue
#D6E2E6 - Cloud white
#F5F6F2 - Sage
#9DB09A - Pure white
#FCFCFA - Birch
#E0CBA8
Olive Grove
- Warm plaster
#E9DFCF - Soft olive
#B5B08C - Faded terracotta
#C48B6C - Lime white
#F6F2E8 - Weathered oak
#A88A68
Tuscan Afternoon
- Sun-baked ochre
#D9B47E - Sand
#E8D8BD - Terracotta
#B5603F - Cream
#F7F0E1 - Walnut
#6E4B33
Siena
- Deep terracotta
#9E4F35 - Warm sand
#E3CFAF - Olive green
#6B6B3A - Chalk white
#F5EFE3 - Dark walnut
#5A3E2B
Coastal Villa
- Whitewash
#F4F1EA - Aegean blue
#5F8CA6 - Lemon
#E3C55A - Pure white
#FCFBF8 - Driftwood
#B9A58A
Concrete Calm
- Concrete grey
#B9B6AE - Warm putty
#D8D2C6 - Muted teal
#4F6F6C - Off-white
#F2F0EA - Smoked oak
#7B6650
Warehouse Ember
- Warm greige
#C8BBA8 - Raw linen
#E4DBCB - Brick
#9A5240 - Soft white
#F3F0E9 - Cognac leather
#8B5A3C
Loft at Dusk
- Charcoal
#3B3D3F - Steel grey
#8E9396 - Burnt amber
#C07A3A - Soft white
#EFEDE7 - Dark walnut
#4E3829
Gallery White
- Gallery white
#F0EFEB - Pale concrete
#CFCDC7 - Racing green
#2E4B3F - Pure white
#FAFAF8 - Natural oak
#B08D63
Zen Stone
- Rice paper
#EDE7DA - Warm stone
#CFC6B6 - Moss
#7D8461 - Soft white
#F6F3EC - Natural oak
#B8956A
Tea House
- Warm clay
#D7C3AA - Parchment
#ECE3D3 - Rust
#A35E3F - Off-white
#F5F0E6 - Teak
#8A6340
Sumi Ink
- Charred wood
#3A3631 - Stone grey
#BDB6AA - Persimmon
#C2683F - Warm white
#F7F4EE - Natural oak
#B8956A
Spring Garden
- Pale sage
#D5DCCB - Rice white
#F3F1EA - Blossom pink
#D9A9A3 - Pure white
#FBFBF8 - Light bamboo
#D7BE8E
Courtyard Dawn
- Sandstone
#E6D5B8 - Soft khus green
#A9B49A - Indigo
#3F4E7A - Lime white
#F6F1E6 - Sheesham
#7A5234
Marigold Haveli
- Turmeric cream
#EDD7A0 - Terracotta
#B8674A - Marigold
#E09A2D - Ivory
#F7F1E3 - Sheesham
#6F4A2F
Royal Indigo
- Indigo
#2E3A5F - Sandstone
#E2CDA8 - Rani pink
#B03A6B - Ivory
#F6F0E4 - Rosewood
#5B3426
Neem & Lime
- Lime-wash white
#F2EFE6 - Neem green
#8FA37A - Peacock teal
#1F6F73 - Pure white
#FBFAF7 - Cane
#C9A46B
Quiet Luxury
- Stone beige
#E8E6DF - Warm graphite
#6B6B63 - Antique gold
#B8975A - Soft ivory
#FAFAF8 - Ebony black
#1A1A1A
Champagne Salon
- Greige
#D6CCBE - Champagne
#E9DFCC - Antique brass
#A6874E - Ivory
#F8F4EB - Walnut
#6B4A34
Emerald & Brass
- Deep emerald
#1F4B3F - Marble white
#F1EFEA - Brushed brass
#B8975A - Soft white
#F6F4EE - Dark walnut
#4A3326
Marble Morning
- Marble white
#F2F1ED - Pale celadon
#C9D6CC - Dusty navy
#44566C - Pure white
#FBFBF9 - Bleached oak
#D3BE9C
Colour names are generic descriptions, not paint-brand shade names. Screens vary — always test a patch on your wall.
Guide
Colour and natural light in Indian homes
The same tin of paint can look like two different colours on two walls of your home. Direction matters most: in central India the sun travels across the southern sky for most of the year, so south-facing rooms get strong light, north-facing rooms soft indirect light, and west-facing rooms the harsh afternoon glare of a Raipur or Bhopal summer.
| Windows face | The light | Colours that work | Be careful with |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Soft, even and cool all day; little direct sun | Warm whites, warm greys, ochre, terracotta, yellow-leaning greens | Cool blue-greys and stark white — they turn flat and chilly |
| East | Bright, warm morning sun; dimmer and cooler by evening | Most colours — check them under your evening lamps too | Very dark walls if the room is mainly used at night |
| South | Strongest, most consistent sun, deep in winter | Cooler or deeper shades: sage, blue-grey, teal, stone | Very pale colours that wash out; glaring bright yellows |
| West | Mild mornings, hot orange glare in the afternoon | Cool, soft shades: sage, soft blue, grey-green, off-white | Hot reds and oranges on the sunlit wall |
Artificial light changes colour too. Warm-white lamps (2700–3000 K in living rooms, 2700 K in bedrooms) flatter warm palettes; kitchens and studies usually get cooler task light (3000–4000 K). Decide on bulbs before you decide on paint — the lighting calculator helps.
The 60-30-10 rule
60% dominant colour (walls, large surfaces), 30% secondary (furniture, curtains), 10% accent (cushions, art, a feature wall). Every palette here is built that way: a main wall colour, a secondary for a wall or the larger soft furnishings, and one accent. The ceiling and trim colour and the wood tone tie it together.
Choosing a paint finish
| Finish | Sheen | Best for | Washability | Hides wall flaws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat / matt | None | Ceilings, low-traffic walls | Low (unless labelled washable) | Best |
| Washable matt / low-sheen | Very slight | Living rooms, bedrooms, kids’ rooms | Good | Very good |
| Satin | Soft glow | Kitchens, bathrooms, doors, kids’ rooms | High | Shows some |
| Semi-gloss / gloss enamel | Shiny | Doors, windows, grilles, skirting, furniture | Very high | Shows every flaw |
Colour, climate and upkeep
- Monsoon damp: fix seepage before you paint, and use anti-fungal emulsions in bathrooms, kitchens and on walls that face the rain. More in monsoon-proof interiors.
- Heat: lighter colours on sun-facing exterior walls reflect heat; inside, cooler shades on west walls make rooms feel more comfortable in May and June.
- Dust and little hands: washable emulsions are worth the small premium in living rooms and kids’ rooms.
- Air quality: choose low-VOC paints, especially for bedrooms and nurseries, and ventilate for a few days after painting.
For a deeper walk-through, read how to choose paint colours for Indian homes, browse finishes in the material library, or pin your palette next to images on a mood board.
Vastu colour associations
Many families like to consider Vastu Shastra when choosing colours. The associations below are the ones most commonly cited; they vary between practitioners and are a matter of tradition rather than science, so use them alongside light, function and taste.
| Direction | Traditional association | Colours commonly suggested |
|---|---|---|
| North | Kuber · prosperity | Green, light blue, pista |
| North-east | Water · the sacred corner (pooja) | White, cream, light yellow, light blue |
| East | Sun · health and new beginnings | White, light blue, light green |
| South-east | Fire (Agni) · the kitchen corner | Orange, pink, peach, silver |
| South | Mars (Yama) · strength | Red or coral as accents, terracotta, brown |
| South-west | Earth · stability (master bedroom) | Beige, peach, brown, earthy tones |
| West | Varun · gains | Blue, white, grey |
| North-west | Air (Vayu) · movement and relationships | White, cream, light grey |
See also our Vastu guide for interiors and the Vastu direction checker.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I choose paint colours for a north-facing room?
North light is soft and cool, so lean on warm undertones: warm whites, oat, sand, ochre, terracotta or yellow-leaning greens. Cool greys and blue-whites tend to look flat and chilly. The quiz does this automatically — choose “North” and it swaps in a warm white for cool palettes.
What is the 60-30-10 colour rule?
60% dominant colour (walls, large surfaces), 30% secondary (furniture, curtains), 10% accent (cushions, art, a feature wall). The quiz labels each colour with its share so you can apply it directly.
Matt or satin paint for a living room?
A washable matt or low-sheen emulsion is the usual choice: it hides wall imperfections, does not glare, and can still be wiped. Keep satin for kitchens, bathrooms and doors, and gloss or PU for woodwork and grilles.
Are these hex codes the same as paint shades?
No. Hex codes describe colours on a screen, and every paint brand mixes its own shades. Take the hex code to your paint shop and ask for the closest shade in their fan deck, then paint a large test patch — screens and lighting both change how a colour looks.
Which colours are suggested for a bedroom in Vastu?
Vastu tradition commonly associates the south-west (often the master bedroom) with earthy tones such as beige, peach and soft brown, and suggests calm, light colours for bedrooms in general. These are traditional associations rather than rules — see our Vastu guide for interiors or try the Vastu checker.
How much paint will I need?
Use our paint calculator — it works out litres and coats from your room size, minus doors and windows.
Can I save a palette?
Yes. “Save palette” stores it in My Boards on this device (no account needed), alongside images and materials you save elsewhere on the site.
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