Benjamin Moore Colour Guide
Use the interactive Benjamin Moore Colour Guide below to browse colour palettes and find ideas for your home. Once you have a few favourites, compare them with your room’s lighting and finishes before choosing paint.
How to Use the Colour Guide
Browse the palettes and save or note the colours that catch your eye. Use them as a starting point to plan a room, coordinate connected spaces, or find a colour direction that suits your home.
A palette that looks appealing on screen may look different on your walls. Check your favourite colours in the room where you plan to use them, and compare them with the materials and furnishings you want to keep.
Check Colours in Your Room’s Lighting
Natural and artificial light can change how a paint colour looks. A colour may appear warmer, cooler, lighter or darker depending on the room, the time of day and the lighting you use.
Before settling on a colour, look at a physical sample in the room where you'll paint. Check it at different times of day and with the lights on in the evening. Colours displayed on screens may also differ from the finished paint.
Compare Colours With Your Existing Finishes
Flooring, countertops, cabinets, tile and furniture can all affect how a paint colour looks in a room. Compare your colour choices with the finishes you plan to keep.
Pay attention to undertones. Two colours may appear similar at first but have different warm, cool or neutral qualities. Viewing samples beside your flooring or cabinets can help you see which combinations feel most cohesive.
If you’re choosing colours for adjoining rooms, consider how they look together from hallways and open doorways. The colours do not have to match, but a related palette can help the rooms feel connected.
Choosing a Paint Colour Is Only One Part of the Project
The right paint product and sheen also depend on the room, the surface and how the space is used. Visit our Benjamin Moore paint page to learn more about the products and supplies available at West Springs Paint & Design. You can also read our paint sheen guide to compare common finishes.
Get Help With Benjamin Moore Colours in Calgary
Have a few colours in mind but aren’t sure which one will work best? Bring your favourites, room photos or samples of flooring, fabric or cabinetry to West Springs Paint & Design. Our team can help you compare colour options and find paint suited to your project.
Visit us at 930 85 St SW #3120, Calgary, AB, or call (587) 358-1399 before your visit. Get directions or contact the store.
Frequently Asked Colour Guide Questions
How do I use the Benjamin Moore Colour Guide?
Browse the palettes in the interactive guide and note the colours you like. Then compare your favourites with the room’s lighting and existing finishes before choosing a paint colour.
Will a paint colour look the same on my wall as it does on my screen?
Not always. Screens display colour differently, and room lighting and surrounding finishes also affect how paint appears. Check a physical sample in the room before making your final choice.
How should I compare paint colours in a room?
View samples next to the flooring, cabinets, countertops, or other finishes you plan to keep. Check them in natural light and with the room’s lights on, ideally at different times of day.
What are paint undertones?
An undertone is a subtle colour influence, such as yellow, red, blue or green, that affects how a paint colour appears. Comparing samples side by side can make undertones easier to notice.
Should adjoining rooms use the same paint colour?
They don’t have to. Colours that share a similar feel or relate to one another can help adjoining rooms look cohesive while still allowing each room to have its own character.
Can West Springs Paint & Design help me choose a colour?
Yes. Bring colour ideas, room photos or material samples to the store, and the team can help you compare options for your project.
