These are our favorite paint colors for all shades of brown. ... Safari Beige by Valspar. ... For a cooler-leaning brown paint color, an elegant taupe shade such as Behr's Tavern Taupe fits the bill.

Prospective buyers are attracted to light beige, pale taupe or oatmeal living rooms, paying a premium of $1,809 for central living areas with these shades, Zillow found.

Gray carpet is sleek, sophisticated, and neutral enough to feel like a safe, stylish choice. But once it’s time to choose a wall color, things can get complicated.

According to a new analysis by Zillow, paint color should definitely be a change you consider. ... Brown (light beige, pale taupe, oatmeal): home sold for $1,809 more on average; ...

Survey reveals Bay Area’s favorite paint colors — and our tastes are a bit subdued Delicate White and Thin Ice rate highly — but we also like the bright blue of Chinese Porcelain.