The Book of Yellow & Orange Paint Colors
Mentally stimulating, orange is often described as a color that promotes lively conversation and fuels the appetite.
Learn About Orange
Previously considered a challenging paint color, the use of orange paint hues in the home has gone through a fashionable transformation! With so many sophisticated interpretations of this hue, and numerous positive attributes associated with it, Orange Paint Colors are a surefire win.
Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
Use a big, bright orange paint color as an accent, to add visual interest to your room.
Kitchens and Living Rooms
Brighter orange paint colors are used in dining rooms and open-concept kitchens to encourage communication and joyful eating. Muted orange mid-tone paints provide warmth for living rooms and bedrooms without feeling as aggressive as red.
Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
For a dramatic effect, treat a soft orange paint color as a bright and pair it with a lot of neutrals to highlight the contrast in energy between the colors.
Social Rooms and Private Nooks
Lighter, less aggressive paint shades of apricot and peach are popular choices for dining rooms. Deeper orange paint shades with more saturated tonalities evoke liberated, confident, and enthusiastic moods – ideal for social rooms. On the other hand, oranges with undertones of pink are warm and loving, perfect for a private nook.
Exterior Orange Paint Colors
Orange paint colors look great paired with colors found in nature, like sand, pebble and gravel tones. These neutrals will ground the orange and reduce its intensity. A home painted in orange tones suggests warmth and approachable homeowners.
Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
Orange paints works well on exteriors with mixed elements such as stone and brick. While unexpected, soft orange paint hues create a welcoming personality.
All Paint Colors
Explore our complete collection of paint colors, from timeless classics to the latest 2025 trends inspired by nature. Find the perfect shade to transform any space.
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Paint Color Visualizer
You can select from a variety of our standard images, or upload your own photo of a room or exterior. By mixing and matching different colors, you can easily envision your finished painting project.
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Color Inspiration
Browse curated color palettes and design ideas to spark creativity. Discover new ways to bring personality and style into any room.
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