10 Best Basement Paint Colours for 2021

You made the great decision to paint your basement and breathe some life into that once unused space. Shouldn’t be too hard, you told yourself that you’d just swing by the paint store and pick up a can of something that looks nice. Well, that’s what you told yourself, at least. It turns out that there are 18 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 (18 decillion – yep, 33 zeros) possible colours in the universe, and it feels like Benjamin Moore has each one of them printed on one of those little card sample things with the weird names… You don’t even know if you’re pronouncing Razzmatazz right, let alone if it will look good in your basement!

Let us help alleviate some of that paint aisle stress by providing you with a list of 10 tried and true basement paint colours for your remodel. We have included colours from all ranges of the spectrum to help you find the perfect one for your unique space. 

Lets Jump right in!

Bright and Breezy

When it comes to basements, most people want to go with a bright colour for the walls. This helps the space to feel more open and less light a dreary dungeon. With bright walls paired with natural light from an egress window, you might even forget that you are in a basement at all!

If you are after a safe option that is bound to impress, this is the way to go. Here are our four favourite bright and breezy basement paint colours.

Gypsum

Gypsum is a pale, gray, veiled white with a hint of red undertone. It is a perfect paint color for any basement space, particularly one with hints of deep green.

Delicate White

Delicate White is a pale, true, winter white with no undertone at all. This lack of undertone makes it a very safe option for any project as it will pair well with any colour. It is perfect as a main wall, trim, or accent colour for your basement.

Fuzzy Unicorn

Looking for a colour to pair with deeper tans or greiges? Look no further than fuzzy unicorn. This pale, natural veiled white with a slight red undertone will work wonders to brighten your basement.

Ambrosia

Ambrosia’s soft, pure, and rustic orange with hints of copper is a calming way to inject a tinge of colour into your basement. Its pairs beautifully with accents of soft warm sand to create the perfect ambiance in you subterranean liar.

Crisp and Colourful

Maybe you’re looking for a bit more spunk in your basement. Time to get away from plain old shades of white and inject some colour into your space. These colours are still bright enough for the space to feel open, but they provide just the right amount of edge and personality. 

Take a peak at our three favourite crisp and colourful basement paint options.

Mirror Mirror

Does your basement have wood accents, white trim, and navy fabrics? Mirror Mirror’s soft, gray, and true blue with notes of celestial elegance is the colour you are looking for.

Artesian Well

Tired of boring walls and looking to spice things up with some razzmatazz-pizazz? Artesian Well will help you with just that. This saturated teal-aqua will help you create a relaxing atmosphere that doesn’t just default to plain old whites and grays.

Flemish Blue

With Flemish Blue walls your basement oasis will make you feel like you are by the water, with a seaside breeze and the sound of waves crashing gently against the shore.

Dark and Moody

Ordinary just doesn’t suit your mood. You see everyone using light shades of white and that makes you want to go dark. If done right, these dark and moody basement paint colours are bound to make a statement.

Show off your moody side by choosing one of these paint colours for your basement.

Purple Dusk

Purple Dusk is a deep, neutral, dusty violet purple with a mauve undertone. If you are looking for something to pair with exposed brick, look no further.

Chinese Porcelain 

Onyx

Onyx provides a cool, serious black with stone undertones. It makes for an eye-catching accent wall or is an excellent way to help dim the lights for your basement theatre room.  

There you have it! Our list of the 10 best basement paint colours for 2021. Hopefully this list can make the paint aisle a little bit less stressful and can kickstart you on your way to turning your basement into a space that you can actually enjoy.

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Regardless of the colour you end up choosing, you will want to ensure that your new basement space is safe and well ventilated. Take a look at our collection of code-compliant egress windows and consider installing one in your basement. Not only are these windows a legally required safety feature, they can help bring natural light and fresh air into your new space.