While we’ve all heard by now that purple is THE color for fall 2009, Lauren and I just can’t wrap our arms around it. We’ve always preferred pink. Choosing to paint a room pink is a really ambitious decision, and we’re here to tell you that there are some seriously bad pink paint colors out there. We recommend the following exclusively, as we have tried them all, and know that they’ll work no matter what.

1. Glidden Pink Carnation (GRL13)  Glidden paint is sold in all Home Depot stores. It’s reasonably priced, and we used it for a DIY project recently and were really pleased.  This is a strong color, but it’s also a very clear, true pink. For painting furniture, we recommend this one.
2. Benjamin Moore Love and Happiness (1191) ) This pink is the color of worn ballet slippers.  It’s soft and feminine. Perfect for a dressing room or even a little girl/baby’s room.
3. Sherwin Williams White Dogwood (SW6315)  Sherwin Williams really got this color right as it has that almost grey/pink hue.  It’s a very sophisticated and subtle pink. We would recommend this for small spaces.
4. Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (245)  This is the go-to pink in England for bedrooms as well as sitting rooms.  It’s all a room really needs as it is strong, and perfect for a room where all of the other elements are neutral.
5. Benjamin Moore Pink Begonia (2078-50)  I once used this color in a breakfast nook for a young family.  It screams, “wake up and be happy!” Green accents complement this pink beautifully.
6. Benjamin Moore Cat’s Meow (1332)  This pink is the color I chose for a nursery many years ago.  It works beautifully with brown accent colors in the room.
Oh, and two more tips: 1.When in doubt, (i.e. the color is just too strong for your space), add one to three parts white paint to mellow the color out, and 2. For the perfect white trim color to complement pink walls, we recommend Benjamin Moore Super White. Go pink! – S & L