Paint Colors for Textured Walls (20 Options & Design Tips)
When deciding on the best paint colors for textured walls, it helps to understand how the color and type affect how the wall looks when you’re done painting.
Interior walls are made from sheetrock panels, leaving a taped seam where each board meets, and the sheetrock itself has a flat surface prone to nicks and indents, leaving an unsightly finish.
Wall textures applied with drywall compound cover the seams and imperfections and come in numerous finishes, such as the standard orange peel, knockdown, and popcorn texture, which is rarely used today.
Designers and homeowners today embrace newer textures to create an interesting wall surface, including comb, sand swirl, and slap brush, to name a few.
Best Paint Color For Textured Walls
If you have textured walls in your home and aren’t fond of them, you may want to lessen the appearance of the texture. However, if you like the effect of textured walls, it may be better to choose a paint color that highlights the surface.
Here’s a breakdown of the best paint colors for textured walls:
- Neutrals (Beige, tan, ivory, white)
- Browns
- Greens
- Yellows
- Pinks
Below, we share individual brands, names, and color codes to help you find the shade you like best.
When choosing a dark or light paint color for textured walls, keep in mind the types of lighting fixtures you have in the room. There will be more textured surfaces if there are only one or two windows. A room with many windows will have less textured wall space to paint.
For rooms with less natural light, you may want a lighter color. In addition, if your room has a lot of natural light and is very bright, and you may want to stay away from going too light.
Light Color Paints for Wall Texture
Painting different wall texture types with a light color allows a room to feel larger and makes the textured surface on the walls less noticeable.
Light paint includes neutral colors such as white and beige or earth-tone colors, including muted greens, browns, yellows, and pinks.
It’s essential to purchase high-quality paints for textured walls to be sure the surface is covered completely. Below are some samples of light-paint colors for textured walls from top manufacturers.
| Paint Brand | Color Name | Number | Color Sample |
| Behr | Click on the Behr link and use the Color Number to search for the color on their website. | ||
| Neutrals | PLATEAU | PPU4-08 |  |
| BAJA | PPU7-08 |  |
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| Greens | CRICKET FIELD | P370-4 |  |
| GALWAY | M390-3 |  |
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| Browns | STONEWASHED BROWN | N190-2 |  |
| HARVEST BROWN | 10D-4 |  |
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| Yellows | SWEET AS HONEY | P290-2 |  |
| BICYCLE YELLOW | 370A-3 |  |
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| Pinks | PINK BLOSSOM | 240C-1 |  |
| SOFT PINK | 190A-1 |  |
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| Paint Brand | Color Name | Number | Color Sample |
| Benjamin Moore | Click on the Benjamin Moore link and use the Color number to search for the color on their website. | ||
| Neutrals | BARREN PLAIN | 2111-60 |  |
| WINTER WHEAT | 232 |  |
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| Greens | NEON CELERY | 2031-60 |  |
| RIVERDALE GREEN | 415 |  |
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| Browns | ALMOND BISQUE | 269 |  |
| OCEAN BEACH | 958 |  |
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| Yellows | LEMON SORBET | 2019-60 |  |
| LEMON GLOW | 2025-60 |  |
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| Pinks | OPAL | 891 |  |
| VOILE PINK | 2000-70 |  |
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Dark Color Paints for Wall Texture
Dark-colored paint creates a cozy feeling in any room; however, it can make a room appear smaller.
Lighting is essential to overcome dark paint colors, which cover imperfections on textured walls and hide blemishes better than light colors.
Proper lighting from fixtures or different types of windows can bring a dark room to life and conceal imperfections on textured walls. Below are some samples of light paint colors for textured walls from top manufacturers.
| Paint Brand | Color Name | Number | Color Sample |
| Behr | Click on the Behr link and use the Color number to search for the color on their website. | ||
| Neutrals | WILD TRUFFLE | HDC-NT-27B |  |
| UNPREDICTABLE HUE | MQ2-58 |  |
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| Greens | GREEN DYNASTY | MQ4-44 |  |
| MOWN GRASS | M370-7 |  |
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| Browns | OUTBACK BROWN | BXC-65 |  |
| CATTAIL BROWN | 350D-7 |  |
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| Yellows | MIDSUMMER GOLD | P280-7 |  |
| EXTREME YELLOW | P260-7 |  |
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| Pinks | LOVEBIRDS | P140-5 |  |
| LINGONBERRY PUNCH | M150-6 |  |
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| Paint Brand | Color Name | Number | Color Sample |
| Benjamin Moore | Click on the Benjamin Moore link and use the Color number to search for the color on their website. | ||
| Neutrals | ROCKY COAST | 1595 |  |
| DEEP CREEK | 1477 |  |
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| Greens | COURTYARD GREEN | 546 |  |
| CAT’S EYE | 2036-10 |  |
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| Browns | RAISIN | 1237 |  |
| URBAN LEGEND | 238 |  |
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| Yellows | LUMINOUS DAYS | 300 |  |
| SUNVALLEY | 350 |  |
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| Pinks | BELLADONNA LILY | 2093-40 |  |
| CRANBERRY COCKTAIL | 2083-20 |  |
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Painting Walls With Texture Tips
Painting textured walls can be difficult if the paint you choose is too thin or watery. A watery appliacation will drip from the pockets on the wall due to the texture or from not filling the pockets, leaving a spot of whatever color you painted over.
Be sure you purchase high-quality paints; depending on the color, you may need a coat of primer first and then one or two coats.
If you don’t use primer, at least two coats are needed, or sometimes more if there is a stark contrast between the color of the existing paint and the new application.
Better brands offer paint manufactured at a proper thickness, and both latex and oil-based paints are good choices. Just be sure you know what type of textured surface or coating is already on the wall.
Painting latex or acrylic paint over oil-based will cause the new coat to peel.
What Paint Finish Looks Best On Walls With Texture?
As with the type of color, paint finishes also affect the appearance of textured walls. The best finish for textured walls depends on whether you prefer to bring out the texture or make it less noticeable.
• Flat finish is the least reflective finish and will mask imperfections and tone down the texture.
• Eggshell has a subtle glow and will show a bit more of the texture than flat, but not by much.
• Satin finish is much like eggshell but resists damage from moisture and holds up against heavy use. Satin is a good choice for bathrooms with textured walls.
• Semi-gloss and high-gloss are very reflective and will highlight imperfections. If your walls are in good shape and you prefer the texture to be seen, semi-gloss and high-gloss will do the job.
Armed with the information you need to make the best choice, you can purchase the best color and type of paint for your textured walls.
See more related content in our article about how to paint over a dark color wall on this page.
