Top 12 Jewel Tone Paint Colors for a Glamorous Look

I know diamonds should be a girl’s best friend, but my engagement ring also has a sapphire in the center. My sister has an emerald.

We chose these gorgeous precious stones because of their colors, which are enticing and magical. Incorporating jewel tones into your home adds a touch of glamor and luxury. Let’s look at the best jewel tone paint colors to transform your spaces.

The best Sherwin-Williams jewel tone paint colors are Ruby Shade, Cascades, Shamrock, and Azure Tide. Try Behr’s Plantain Chips, Deep Violet, Admiral Blue, and Dark Crimson. Benjamin Moore’s jewel tones include Hidden Sapphire, Fire Dance, Ming Jade, and Amethyst Cream.

Choosing the Best Jewel Tone Paint Colors

Jewel-tone paint colors are inspired by — and often named after — precious and semi-precious gemstones, like ruby red, sapphire blue, and emerald green.

With their treasure-trove names, these colors make an intense impression on your interiors, as they’re rich, saturated hues that add drama and sophistication to any room.

Although you might think that jewel tones are best kept for decadent boudoirs or jewelry box powder rooms, they are surprisingly versatile. Warm, dark jewel tones can create cozy bedrooms, inviting living rooms, and elegant dining rooms.

Let’s look at the best jewel-tone paint colors produced by Sherwin-Williams, Behr, and Benjamin Moore.

Top Sherwin-Williams Jewel Tone Paint Colors

Sherwin-Williams has a variety of vibrant, rich jewel tones, ranging from red to green to moody blue. These colors are great options to fill a room with drama and personality.

Here are my top four Sherwin-Williams jewel tones.

#1. Ruby Shade SW 6572

Let’s begin with Ruby Shade, a gorgeous raspberry red. Filled with passion and positivity, Ruby Shade is a welcoming color that’s not overly bright and tends to lean pink under natural light.

This is a wonderful color for an eclectic living room. I’d also consider it for an accent wall in a romantic bedroom.

#2. Cascades SW 7623

Jewel tones often have a dollop of black, grounding them and making them more intense. This dark teal is one of the more dramatic, mysterious jewel tones, creating a moody vibe.

It’s perfect for an English country house library with dark wood, brass accents, and leather seats. It works equally well for woodwork and cabinetry in a kitchen or bathroom.

#3. Shamrock SW 6454

Emerald green is a classic jewel tone, full of brightness. Green is on-trend, and we’re embracing its symbolism of growth, new life, and creativity.

Shamrock is ideal for an eclectic living room filled with other jewel tones, velvet curtains, and paisley pillows. It’s also effective in a contemporary, organic modern space.

#4. Azure Tide SW 9684

Azure Tide may sound like it belongs in a coastal interior — and you’re right. But this blue isn’t a gentle watery or sky shade. Instead, embrace this jewel tone to imbue your home with tranquility and sophistication.

It’s perfect for a blue and white bedroom, but also looks fantastic with tropical shades of pink, green, and yellow.

Best Behr Jewel Tone Colors

Behr has a gorgeous selection of jewel-tone paint colors for adding something unexpected to your interiors. Because of their depth of color, jewel tones aren’t overwhelming, so you can paint a single accent wall, all four walls, or even the ceiling.

These are Behr’s top four jewel tones.

#5. Plantain Chips M290-6

Treasure chests are always said to be filled with golden coins, so add some of that jewel box appeal to your home. Plantain Chips is a gorgeous dark honey yellow, full of warmth and welcome.

For the ultimate in luxury, paint your interior with a high gloss sheen, or pair it with teal and emerald green for a mid-century modern vibe.

#6. Deep Violet S-G-670

Mysterious Deep Violet is a lush, saturated purple that works well with many color palettes.

Go moody with other dark colors, like charcoal and navy, or add soft neutrals to allow the deep amethyst shade to shine. Add sparkle with chrome or silver for timeless elegance.

#7. Admiral Blue M520-7

Behr describes Admiral Blue as navy, but to me, it’s a deep, inky sapphire blue. This color is ideal for a bedroom retreat or family living room.

Pair with emerald green, gold, and warm neutrals for the coziest of interiors. This is next on my list for a bedroom do-over.

#8. Dark Crimson M140-7

Deep scarlet like fine wine, Dark Crimson is one of Behr’s top 10 best-selling paint colors, continually topping the charts for popularity. The classic paint color is more garnet than ruby, with a lush brown undertone that makes it endlessly cozy.

Consider this crimson for a romantic bedroom, Victorian dining room, or dramatic living room.

Top Benjamin Moore Jewel Tone Paint Colors

Benjamin Moore’s jewel tones are so beautiful it seems a shame to use them one at a time. Layer these deep, rich colors, like a shining cache of gems, for a high contrast effect.

Try one of these jewel-tone paint colors.

#9. Hidden Sapphire CSP-690

This rich blue shade is perfect for color-drenching small rooms to create a bijou jewel box effect. Hidden Sapphire’s moody, cozy atmosphere fills a space with depth and richness.

Accessorize with lighter colors to enhance this gorgeous blue.

#10. Fire Dance 2171-20

Fire Dance is an unusual smoky red-orange that straddles the line between earthy tones and jewel tones. With its rusty undertone, Fire Dance is a gemstone color, reminding me of topaz or carnelian stones — or the most perfect fit, the Mexican fire opal.

Combine with muted greens and warm-toned woods for an earthy vibe, or stark white for maximum impact.

#11. Ming Jade 2043-20

This vivid shade of green with strong teal undertones is utterly alluring. Ming Jade has a vibrant, retro feel that works well in Art Deco interiors, with plenty of gold accents, or in a mid-century modern space, with mustard and slate blue.

I think it’s the perfect color for a glossy, conservatory-like bathroom — yet another on my list of room updates.

#12. Amethyst Cream 2071-50

If deeper jewel tones are too intense for you, choose one of the mid-toned paint colors, like this delightful purple. Amethyst Cream has a slight gray undertone that softens the color.

Choose this color for glamorous, luxury interiors, inspired by Old Hollywood. Make sure there are plenty of chrome or nickel highlights, with mirrors and crystal to add sparkle.

Final Thoughts

While earth tones are on-trend everywhere, it’s worth reminding ourselves that there are many other exciting and appealing color palettes. Jewel tones add richness, intrigue, and depth to your interiors, and work particularly well for romantic, eclectic, vintage, and retro vibes.

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