The Best Green Paint Shades For Laundry Room Cabinets To Keep It Fresh And Vibrant

Green is in — and for good reason. From earthy olives to vibrant emeralds, green is not only versatile but almost always creates a serene vibe that helps make your home a sanctuary. It can also help perk up a space that may otherwise be in danger of feeling utilitarian and blah: the laundry room. For those reluctant to opt for color, experimenting with color in the laundry room is ideal. Instead of sticking to color on the walls, consider painting the cabinets. It's a small space, typically closed off from the rest of the house, so you won't be staring at it all the time. Yet, that pop of color can have a big impact!

From avocado to hunter, green has been a staple of design for decades. While award-winning shades like Benjamin Moore's earthy Rosepine or Pantone's vibrant Greenery would be a great choice for the laundry room, there is one shade of green you should avoid painting in your home: lime green. If you are looking for a more classic green to keep your laundry room feeling fresh and vibrant for years to come, we have some suggestions for you.

If the goal is to pack a lot of punch with a vibrant green, it may be time to consider a blue-green. While blue-greens are almost as diverse as green itself, you can kick up the fresh vibes a notch with Watery from Sherwin-Williams. You can't help but think of refreshing, coastal waters when you see a beautiful blue-green like Watery, which will have you feeling a cool breeze in your laundry room. Still, be sure to bring home samples of this or any other colors that catch your eye and try them in the space. Shifting light and other elements in the room may change the way you feel about the color you loved in the store. 

Additionally, consider the more permanent elements in the room that you may be working with. Floor color, countertops, existing wallpaper, or tile will all influence the shade of green you go with. But if it's a coastal vibe you're going for, the ultimate guide to coastal decor involves bringing together small details around the room, including a refreshing paint color. That being said, if blue-greens aren't working for you, it may be time to consider shades of green with just a hint of gray.

After years of the "millennial gray" trend, many are already looking for an alternative to dated gray paint colors. Since the laundry room cabinets are a great place to experiment, go for a color that kicks up the vibrancy of your tired gray cabinets a few notches. HGTV's Jasmine Roth says green is the new gray, and she recommends Sherwin-Williams' Filmy Green, which is light and relatively neutral with a bit more personality than a traditional gray. 

Alternatively, October Mist scored Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year designation in 2022 for good reason. Depending on the light and time of day, you might be fooled into thinking this subtle green is gray, but it still adds that fresh, outdoorsy vibe that all greens bring to a room. Sherwin-William's Softened Green is comparable to October Mist. 

Whatever shade you choose, just remember the first step is to narrow down your choices. Whether it's by deciding on a specific design theme (e.g. coastal) or by taking cues from the other elements in your room, find a way to narrow down your choices to the greens that fit your vision. And when all else fails, look to the year's trending colors for inspiration. Even if they are not right for you, they may spark an idea.