Wall paint brown: earthy and cosy

Effect of wall paints brown

When looking for the right wall paint, remember that not all shades of brown are the same. Brown appears in very different guises and then has very different effects in the room. However, all earthy tones have one thing in common: they are never cool in their effect, but give every room a warm glow.

Humans perceive all colours that we encounter in nature as calming. Brown as a wall paint comes from the colour spectrum of earth tones. This is why brown as a wall paint literally has a grounding effect.

Wall design with brown as a wall paint from the MissPompadour colour scheme

MissPompadour offers a whole range of interesting brown tones from very dark colours to warm light brown. The intensity of a brown tone in particular determines whether it should be used as a wall paint on a single wall or on all the walls in the room.

However, it is not only the intensity of the brown colour that is important, but also the type of pigment composition. For example, a deep dark brown tone with slightly reddish colour components such as Brown with Dark Chocolate can give a wall a sophisticated look. The almost black Brown with Black is also very attractive.

The slightly reddish Brown with Nougat is a lighter colour shade. Brown with Choc is a colour shade that tends slightly towards violet and is more of a light brown, but Grey with Brown is also an interesting and very contemporary shade. The Mediterranean Brown with Terracotta is a lighter shade of brown with lots of red.

Brown wall paints in the bedroom

Who doesn't like a cosy bedroom? If you paint a single wall in an intense shade of brown, you should paint the rest of the walls a light cream colour. With a muted combination colour, the contrast is not so stark. The interplay of colours then has a calming effect, which is desirable in the bedroom.

Brown as a feel-good living room colour

Brown in the living room is also suitable for a single wall. The very dark Brown with Black has an extraordinarily sophisticated effect. As a wall paint, this deep brown is particularly fantastic for accentuating pictures. Delicate grey or beige tones are the perfect complement, while Brown with Terracotta is ideal for a Mediterranean interior. Light pine wood and wicker furniture together with this wall paint will bring a real holiday mood into your living room.

Use of brown in the kitchen, bathroom & hallway

Shades of brown are also a theme in the kitchen. A friendly light brown, but also a darker wall paints can add a touch of cosiness to a kitchen. To ensure that the overall impression is not too dark in kitchens made of natural wood, combine fresh wall paints in brown with fresh turquoise tones, for example.

Brown tones can also create a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom. Combined with light sand or cream tones, brown wall paints are elegant and sophisticated. If you add light grey tones and anthracite, you get an individual, contemporary look.

A light brown colour will also give your guests a warm welcome in the hallway. Go for a more neutral brown here, such as brown with nougat. This colour can be combined with many colours in the rooms adjacent to the hallway.

Order wall paints in light brown and dark brown from MissPompadour

You can add interest to a variety of rooms with brown wall paint - that's why you'll find a wide selection at MissPompadour, from light brown tones such as Brown with Choc to the almost black Brown with Black.

To choose the right colour shade from this wide range of browns, it makes sense to order a colour card set. The postcard-sized cards can be removed individually and attached to the wall. This allows you to assess and compare the colours in any lighting.

All wall paints from MissPompadour are available in two qualities. The Valuable Wall Paint is our sustainable eco-paint with a velvety finish. The Functional Wall Paint is our wipeable and impact-resistant hard-wearing paint. MissPompadour also offers the chalk paints from our LittlePomp collection. These 15 pastel colours create a real feel-good environment, and not just in children's rooms.

If you are still having trouble deciding on the right shade of brown, our friendly and extremely competent customer service team will be happy to help. You can reach them almost around the clock via WhatsApp, email or phone.

Frequently asked questions about wall paint brown

• Does wall paint in dark brown make rooms dark?
  How dark a colour looks depends on the lighting in a room. If your room gets a lot of natural light, you can also achieve great effects with a dark wall paint. It also depends on which other colours dark brown is combined with.
• How do I combine brown wall paint for a modern interior design style?
  A very modern, rather minimalist interior can benefit from brown tones on the walls. Brown as a warm, cosy colour shade creates an interesting atmospheric tension between cool and warm in combination with modern living elements.
• Can I simply combine dark brown or light brown on a wall with white?
  It is important to find the right shade of white that picks up pigments from the brown colour. You should avoid overly harsh contrasts.