The Best Paint Colors to Update Pink Tile, Carpet, Countertop, & More

HOW TO UPDATE A PINK ROOM

Carpet, countertop, tile, fixtures, toilet, tub, 

If you’re reading this blog post, then it’s quite likely that you have something pink in your home that you want to update. Maybe you have a pink bathroom with a glorious rosy-hued loo. Or maybe you have a pink countertop or carpet you can’t afford to replace right now. Or maybe you just like to hang out with me. Either way, this is a hot topic that you’ll want to stick around for!

In a previous blog post, I discussed updating pink or dusty rose with decor and artwork. That was the fun stuff. Today, we’re gettin’ down and dirty and will be working on the foundation of your room—your walls.

 

THE THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PINK PAINT COLORS

While this blog post can’t cover every depth and type of pink, I’ve done my best to hit the main points.

Like blue, green, and violet, you’ll find a few different pinks in your adventures…

WARM PINK: Pink finishes or paint colors that lean into orange, giving them a warm look. Add enough orange, and you create coral. 

COOL PINK: Pink finishes or paint colors that lean into violet, making them ‘cool pinks.’ 

NEUTRAL PINKS: Those shades of pink that don’t come off warm or cool. 

In a room like this, it’s best to lean INTO the pink rather than away! 

 

DO YOU WANT TO ACCENT OR BLEND YOUR PINK FINISH?

While most of my Online Color Consult clients want to get rid of their pink finishes or at least camouflage them, I’ve had others who LOVE their precious pink and want to play with it! Whatever you like, you gotta do you, boo, and I’ve got the colors you need.

This is one darn pink driveway. While there’s a dash of violet, the bones are warm pink (pink-orange)…

For the above exterior, we decided to accent the home ‘overall,’ including the driveway, beige-pink-toned brick, taupe (violet-pink) roof, and orange cedar shakes. I gave my client three shades of darker green to choose from for her trims, metal roofs, and garage doors, and she chose Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray—MAD LOVE! The thing to remember is that the pink driveway won’t be going away, and there’s absolutely nothing that will camouflage it—you may as well work with it rather than against it!

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NEUTRAL PAINT COLOR COLORS THAT UPDATE PINK FINISHES

When choosing a paint colour to calm your ‘pink thing,’ whether it’s carpet, tile, countertop, or something else, you must think neutral. Neutrals are colors such as black, white, gray, charcoal, and brown. Notice that I didn’t include beige in the mix. Beige is a tough one as it can look a bit unhealthy with pink as it’s often too warm-toned (yellow/orange) to complement the specific needs of pink; the same goes for cream (yellow).

Again, I can’t cover every shade of pink, which means you’ll want to sample these colors carefully to make sure they work with YOURS! And if all else fails, you know who to call (wink wink).

Just remember, nothing will make your pink go away unless you replace it. These colors are meant to politely nod toward your finish while adding an updated, neutral edge.

1. BENJAMIN MOORE PALE OAK OC-20

Pale Oak is one of the BEST COLORS for a home with pink finishes. Not only is Pale Oak neutral (which is often the goal), but it shares the same undertones as many pinks without being obvious about it. That’s right; Pale Oak is a light-depth taupe with a soft pink-violet undercurrent.

Will these undertones show up to the party in a big way? No, they won’t be shakin’ their tassels, but they’ll cut a pretty good rug on the dance floor.

The soft pink bathtub and pink-toned tile in this bathroom look more natural with a paint color like Pale Oak that leans INTO them rather than contrasting.

FULL Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Pale Oak

 

2. BENJAMIN MOORE CLASSIC GRAY OC-23

Classic Gray takes cues from Pale Oak, but a) it’s a bit grayer/cooler (while still being quite warm), and b) its undertones are more subtle. Sometimes, a pink or rose finish NEEDS more undertone, and Classic Gray doesn’t fit the bill. In this case, Pale Oak is often next in line.

Classic Gray is an off-white shade of warm gray-taupe. While it has soft violet-pink hues, they’re very subtle and many people don’t notice them at all!

FULL Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Classic Gray

 

3. SHERWIN WILLIAMS EGRET WHITE SW 7570

Egret White is a light-depth warm neutral but on the lighter end of the range. Like Classic Gray, it’s referred to as a warm gray or a taupe, depending on how it settles in a room and a person’s perception. The beauty of Egret White is that of this type of color; it has the least noticeable undertone. This being said, more obvious pink finishes sometimes need a bit more commitment to pink than Egret White offers.

As shown with this pink-toned brick fireplace, because the pink in the brick and mortar isn’t strong, Egret White is a great wall color for it…

FULL Paint Color Review of Sherwin Williams Egret White

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4. BENJAMIN MOORE ATRIUM WHITE OC-145

If you have pink countertops, tiles, or carpet, you might find that the more popular shades of white are either too stark or too warm and creamy for your finishes. This is where Atrium White comes in handy. While the above colors are in the off-white and light depths

Atrium White is a gentle shade of white with a feather-lite pink undertone and an LRV of 85.05. This makes Atrium White a soft white, not a bright one, and is great for walls, trims, cabinets, and ceilings.

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5. SHERWIN WILLIAMS VERSATILE GRAY SW 6072

As mentioned earlier, I can’t cover all of the pinks, and not ALL of these colors will work with every pink finish. My goal is to give you a great place to start – and that includes sampling colors like Versatile Gray!

Versatile Gray is a light-medium depth warm shade of taupe (LRV of 48). While some might see it as a warm gray, it’s definitely in the taupe family due to its increased warmth (its kissin’ cousin Requisite Gray is more of a warm gray and is also worth exploring).

The carpet in this next living room isn’t entirely pink; it’s more of a gray-taupe-violet-pink blend, which is why Versatile Gray is a great option to sample…

Paint Color Review of Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray

In the above photo, the top sample is Benjamin Moore London Fog, and the bottom sample is Versatile Gray. The carpet could handle the slightly grayer look of Requisite Gray, but often, it’s about finding that happy medium between what suits a room’s finishes and what a homeowner can live in!

 

6. BENJAMIN MOORE SMOKEY TAUPE 983

Smokey Taupe is as lovely and subdued as it sounds! This particular shade is warmer than the above colors without dipping into the beige pool. This makes it a popular choice for countertops and tiles that have a mix of pink and beige tones, like this countertop…

Now, colors like Smokey Taupe and London Fog can be tricky, as while they often lean into a soft taupe-pink hue, the odd time they grab a wink o’ green. Sample carefully to see how they settle in your space!

If these colors don’t hit the spot with YOUR particular shade of pink, I’m happy to help via my Online Paint Color Consulting packages! 

 

7. BENJAMIN MOORE WILLOW CC-542

If you’re looking for a darker accent for your pink fixtures, black might seem obvious, as can gray, but how about BROWN? Benjamin Moore Willow is one of my favorite shades of brown because it’s muted by a bit of gray, making it look a) more modern and b) less fudgy/rich.

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A FEW MORE POPULAR SHADES OF BROWN

• Sherwin Williams Homestead Brown SW 7515 
• Benjamin Moore Middlebury Brown HC 68
• Benjamin Moore Whitall Brown HC 69

 

8. BENJAMIN MOORE BALBOA MIST

While not every pink surface can handle any ole neutral, a color like Balboa Mist is a great place to start.

Balboa Mist is a light, warm gray with a gentle violet (violet-pink undertone). Its LRV is 65.53, which is right in my sweet spot for the average room with the average amount of light.

FULL Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist

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‘COLORS’ THAT ACCENT OR GO WITH PINK FINISHES

If you want to play up your pink, one of the best ways to do it is with shades of green! Pink and green love each other and can give off a slightly vintage vibe if done well. While some people love a pink and cream combo, I’m always leery, as many creams are a hot mess with pink. As for blue, the best shades tend to be darker blues, especially when partnered with pink and white.

There’s no guarantee these colors will suit YOUR pink surface, but they’re a great place to start! 

1. BENJAMIN MOORE OCTOBER MIST 1495

October Mist is a HUGELY popular shade of green and was Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2022 (and is still a top choice in the green world.)

With a very MILD commitment to warmth and a reasonable but not overwhelming gray backdrop, October Mist approaches green in a soft, subtle way. With its LRV of 46.54, it offers a nice contrast with pink countertops, tiles, or carpet without coming on too strong.

FULL Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore October Mist

2. BENJAMIN MOORE PARIS RAIN 1501

Paris Rain is a gorgeous shade of green with a good greige base to calm it down. With its LRV of 52.69, Paris Rain is a touch darker than the average ‘light depth paint color,’ but this commitment can make it a great partner to many shades of pink!

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3. SHERWIN WILLIAMS CONSERVATIVE GRAY SW 6183

If you prefer a more subtle but still green approach, check out Conservative Gray. This muted shade of green has a reasonable gray backdrop to calm it down. Whereas the previous two shades have slightly lower LRVs, Conservative Gray sits at 63, right in my recommended wheelhouse.

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4. BENJAMIN MOORE HALE NAVY HC-154

I get so excited by the thought of pink with navy blue – it’s a SUPER classic look (especially when you throw in some white). And no blue hue is better for you than Haaaale Navy.

Hale Navy is a dark navy blue. And while it packs a punch, it doesn’t have the intensity or saturation of cleaner, sharper blues, but also isn’t too dulled out by gray or black.

FULL Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Hale Navy

 

5. SHERWIN WILLIAMS CYBERSPACE

If you love a dose of navy blue but don’t want it coming on too strong, you might love Cyberspace. Cyberspace is similar to Hale Navy, but you’ll find more gray in the mix, calming this shade down while still giving a polite nod to blue.

Again, pink, white, and navy blue are classic combos for an adult’s room or a kid’s space. Or if you’re feeling brave, consider this color palette for the exterior of your home, as my next client did…

FULL Paint Color Review of Sherwin Williams Cyberspace

Of course, there’s a lot more to consider than pink, things like your room’s exposure, flooring, furnishings, and personal tastes, but hopefully, these ideas will get you well on your way to your perfect paint colour!

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ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2017, UPDATED FOR YOU IN 2024!