18 Soothing Paint Colors for a Nursery Accent Wall

Create a stunning accent wall in a nursery with soothing hues recommended by paint industry pros.

An accent wall is a great way to create a stunning focal point and inject a pop of color into a nursery. “Choosing the right color for a nursery accent wall is essential for creating a serene, stylish, and versatile environment,” says Lauren Hoferkamp, head of color and design at Dunn-Edwards. To help you transform your baby’s space into a tranquil haven, we went directly to the experts. These are the wall colors that paint industry professionals recommend for nursery accent walls.

The list ranges from playful shades like buttery yellow and soft pastels to timeless muted pinks and earthy greens that will grow with your child. In addition to the best accent wall paint colors, the experts share what other colors, materials, and decor to pair them with to create a nursery that’s as unique as it is calm and serene.

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Deep Green Nursery Accent Wall

“A versatile yet relaxed green like Pinelands makes for a great nursery color,” says
Arianna Barone, color marketing manager at Benjamin Moore. It’s a rich yet relaxed forest green hue that’s as timeless as it is charming, providing a beautiful canvas for playful artwork and colorful accessories. “It’s a color that can grow with kids and that you both will love for years to come,” Barone says.

Paint color: Pinelands by Benjamin Moore

Blush Pink Nursery Paint Color

For a sophisticated take on pink, go with Farrow & Ball’s popular Setting Plaster. “It’s the ‘pink’ that just keeps giving,” says Patrick O’Donnell, the paint brand’s global brand ambassador. He describes it as an elegant and restrained pink that’s not too sugary, and praises its lovely earthy quality. “[It] makes for a gently restful scheme and is beautiful paired with a flattering white like Dimity which shares underlying red notes,” he says.

Paint color: Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball

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Blue Wainscoting Nursery Accent Wall

For a contemporary touch, create a nursery accent wall with Dunn-Edwards’ Galway Bay. “It’s a soft, cool-toned grayish-green with a hint of blue, providing a refreshing yet sophisticated look,” says Lauren Hoferkamp, the brand’s head of color and design. It’s stylish but still suitable for a nursery and when it comes to what to pair this cool hue with, Hoferkamp recommends something subtle. “Pair it with a soft neutral to build an adaptable background with a hint of quiet style,” she says.

Paint color: Galway Bay by Dunn-Edwards

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Yellow Nursery Accent Wall

A cheerful shade of yellow is the perfect choice for a nursery accent wall. “For a nursery space that inspires joy and play, consider accenting the room with warm and sunny yellow hues like Delightful Moon,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valpsar. For an extra layer of fun, she suggests incorporating patterns such as polka dots throughout walls or decor.

Paint color: Delightful Moon by Valspar

Pastel Nursery Accent Wall Mural

Set a tranquil tone in a nursery and incorporate an accent wall that adds visual interest but isn’t loud and overwhelming. “Soft pastels like Shangri La and neutral tones like Luxurious create a calm and peaceful atmosphere in a nursery,” says Ashley McCollum, Glidden color expert. She recommends layering these two shades with Beach Vibes to stimulate the baby’s senses in a way that’s mindful and not too bold or bright.

Paint colors: Shangri La, Luxurious, and Beach Vibes by Glidden

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Blue Shiplap Nursery Accent Wall

For a coastal themed nursery, paint an accent wall in Behr’s Streetwise, a beautiful blend of pale blue and soft green. “It pairs perfectly with neutrals like Blank Canvas and Even Better Beige for a soft and airy vibe within a nursery,” says interior designer and Behr ambassador Cara Newhart. She suggests completing the look with light wood tones for an open and airy feel, or medium woods and dark green accents for an earthy look.

Paint color: Streetwise by Behr

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Pastel Nursery Paint Colors

Instead of a single accent color in a nursery, create visual interest with a beautiful paint color pairing. “For a standout accent wall in a nursery, playroom, or kids’ bedroom, explore leveraging more than one color like Jovial and Copen Blue to create abstract wall decor,” suggests Emily Kantz, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams. She says this fun detail can give the nursery character and personality while still sticking to the more traditional pastel pinks and blues.

Paint colors: Jovial and Copen Blue by Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Nursery Accent Wall

“Sashay Sand is a modern neutral that bridges vintage nostalgia and today’s modern appetite,” Kantz says. It’s a calming shade whose warmth is enhanced with other warm neutrals, light wood tones, and natural materials such as rattan. “Its muted elegance transcends gender norms, making it perfect for a nursery or kids’ space, especially thanks to the sense of calm it evokes,” Kantz adds.

Paint color: Sashay Sand by Sherwin-Williams

Buttery Yellow Nursery Accent Wall

Add soft color into a nursery through a butter yellow accent wall that sets a playful yet soothing backdrop. “Buttery yellows add a warm feel and smooth finish, and I love Smooth Silk from Behr because it’s pigmented enough to create a statement as an accent color, but also soft and cozy,” Newhart says. Pair this pretty shade with white furniture and crisp white trim for a bright and cheerful nursery.

Paint color: Smooth Silk by Behr

Sage Green Nursery Accent Wall

As one of the most popular and versatile Sherwin-Williams paint color, it’s no surprise that Evergreen Fog makes the list. It’s a gentle green-gray shade with a slight hint of blue that’s ideal for an accent wall, as it’s not too overpowering, but not overly subtle either. “This shade is very adaptable and can suit several unique and gender-neutral nursery or playroom styles,” Kantz says.

Paint color: Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams

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Blush Gray Nursery Accent Wall

Use an accent wall color such as En Plein Air to breathe coziness into a nursery. “It’s a warm, soft blush color with a gentle gray undertone,” Hoferkamp says, explaining that it resembles the color of natural clay or sand for an inviting feel. “The warmth of this color creates a nurturing and comforting environment, perfect for a baby’s room,” she adds. Plus, an extra bonus of using this hue: It’s classic and timeless, and “this ensures the nursery remains stylish as the child grows, reducing the need for frequent redecorating,” Hoferkamp says.

Paint color: En Plein Air by Dunn-Edwards

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Monochrome Nursery Accent Wall

“A nursery is a great room to experiment with color placement and a more vibrant color palette,” Barone says. She suggests pairing together hues such as Buxton Blue and Blue Danube, and using them as accent wall colors through painted built-ins, furniture, and even closet doors. Barone explains that blue hues are an excellent pick for nursery accent walls. “Blues make for a great accent color conjuring up thoughts of clear waters and summer skies to help imaginations soar,” she says.

Paint color: Buxton Blue and Blue Danube by Benjamin Moore

Gray-Green Nursery Accent Wall

For an accent wall paint color that can grow with your child, choose a timeless shade such as Riverdale. “It’s a beautiful and calming medium green with a hint of dusty gray to create a muted and livable accent color within a nursery,” Newhart says. She recommends layering this hue with navy blue or soft pastels.

Paint color: Riverdale by Behr

Soothing Green Nursery Paint Color

Given its soothing effect, a green paint color such as Cloistered Garden is the perfect pick for a nursery accent wall. This lovely green hue by Dunn-Edwards has a subtle gray undertone and is well suited for creating a tranquil nature-inspired space. “Green is known for its calming and restful qualities, making it an ideal choice for a nursery where creating a peaceful environment is essential,” Hoferkamp says. She points out that the color pairs well with a variety of other colors, especially soft neutrals, which gives you flexibility in decor for the nursery.

Paint color: Cloistered Garden by Dunn-Edwards

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Blue and Cream Nursery Accent Wall

“Create a feeling of serenity and calm throughout a nursery space by incorporating peaceful blue tones like Renew Blue as an accent color,” Kim says. Instead of applying the paint color to one wall, create a two-tone accent wall using the blue shade on the bottom half of the nursery walls and pairing it with a warm neutral such as Perfect Backdrop.

Paint color: Renew Blue by Valspar

Neutral Green Nursery Accent Wall

Farrow & Ball’s Eddy is a nature-inspired green that’s soft and gentle, and a lovely pick for a nursery accent wall. “This is a brilliant ‘neutral’ that will create an ultimately calm environment—not too cool in tone, but will love a south-facing aspect to exaggerate its gentle essence,” O’Donnell says. He recommends pairing this soothing hue with a warm white such as School House White on all the other walls, ceiling, and trim.

Paint color: Eddy by Farrow & Ball

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Teal Nursery Accent Wall

For a versatile hue that works just as well in a contemporary nursery as it does in a traditional one, go with Valspar’s Secluded Garden. “It feels both imaginative and sophisticated, bringing an elevated touch to a nursery space or children’s room,” Kim says. She suggests pairing this cool teal with pops of soft pink and medium wood tones for an eye-catching nursery design.

Paint color: Secluded Garden by Valspar

Neutral Yellow Nursery Accent Wall

“Limitless (Glidden’s 2024 Color of the Year) is the perfect honey beige tone for a nursery,” McCollum says. She explains that this warm, light shade makes the room feel spacious and reflect more natural light which is beneficial for both the baby and the caregiver. For a whimsical accent wall that brightens the nursery, “pair it with pastels like Jam Session and Blush Beige for a touch of playfulness,” she says.

Paint color: Limitless by Glidden

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