8 Designer-Recommended Colors to Bring Fall Foliage Home

Terracotta

Ashley McCollum, Associate Color Marketing Manager for PPG Paints, names golden terracotta as one of her favorites. A “golden terracotta tone brings warmth to any space,” she says, noting that “it’s particularly perfect for a dining room.” She suggests PPG’s own Georgian Leather as one great option.

Copper

If you like the idea of terracotta but want something a bit bolder that makes a statement, consider copper. McCollum cites PPG’s Ancient Copper as an ideal pick for a “kitchen or dining room where warmth and gaiety are required.”

Golden Yellow

Another distinctive color that can be found everywhere in the fall is a deep golden yellow. Picking PPG’s Butterscotch Bliss, McCollum tells us that this shade is great for a foyer or living room and pairs well with white painted trim.

This is particularly key because, as McCollum notes, “Pairing autumn-inspired colors with white trim and light natural wood accents lets the color transition no matter the season.”

Mauve

Purple hues are the perfect pick for an autumnal accent that packs a punch. Erika Woelfel, VP of Color & Creative Services for Behr, suggests Behr's Spiced Potpourri. (Behr's Perfect Penny, pictured, also has that fall feel.)

“You don’t need to commit to painting all four walls of a room to bring the warmth and autumn feel into your home," she says. "Focusing on one accent wall, trims, or backsplashes is a great way to start integrating warm colors into a space in an impactful and refined way.”

White

While white itself doesn’t necessarily scream fall foliage, it’s the perfect shade for letting your other autumn colors pop. McCollum recommends PPG’s Bone White for its delicate, soft neutral color "[It’s] perfect for bringing the colors of fall in and letting brighter complementary colors take center stage," she says.

Beige

Pinterest creator Tommy Lei agrees with the idea that calm neutrals are best for seasonally transitioning a space: “I personally (and professionally) opt for colors that echo the essence of fall/winter. I love an Italian plaster hue, as seen in my living room. This is actually easily achievable by going with a lime wash plaster paint. I went with Color Atelier’s Vendome Beige, which is pretty much evergreen for all seasons due to its soft beige undertones. It instantly elevates the cozy and airy factor of the living room, as well, and complements the existing furnishings.” 

Warm Neutrals

Behr's Woelfel suggests warm neutrals like its own Sedona Pink, Canyon Dusk, and Bubble Shell (pictured here) for the same reason: “These colors can be applied to many areas of the home to create a warm and inviting feel. The earth tones are most versatile and can be used anywhere, from kitchen or bathroom accents to office spaces and living rooms, for a cozy feeling of the outdoors inside.”

Burgundy

The expert color team at Benjamin Moore says that the true key to bringing fall foliage successfully inside doesn’t just happen with your wall colors. It's enhanced when you pair your paint colors with your window treatments.

The team at The Shade Store suggests “a posh velvet shade in burgundy, or keep it simple with a classic gray shade against a dark wall," using Benjamin Moore paint colors like lush and chocolatey Love Affair (pictured here) or the appropriately named Maple Leaf Red.