As its name suggests, this robust neutral combines the enduring qualities of gray and beige into one versatile paint color.

"Beige gets a bad rap," says Melanie Olson, founder and owner of Melanie Olson Design Group. "But it's actually a very flattering paint color that provides depth and warmth." Any room can get an ...

"It has a neutral base that doesn't lean too yellow or too gray—which, in my opinion, is the perfect recipe for a beige paint." In this living room, she used the color to complement the brass ...