Not all basements are alike, of course. Your basement may be light and bright with a walkout door, or it could be a dark space with a few small, high windows. Assess the available natural light and what artificial lighting you need to add. The right lighting will dramatically open up your color options and make it easier for you to choose the right basement paint colors. Also, ask yourself how your basement is used. If the answer isn’t clear, give the space a specific purpose so your decorating and paint color choices will be much easier and focused. 

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Color Family: Neutrals with a twist Complementary Colors: All colors here are versatile enough to live well with other colors Pairs Well With: Most colors work well with existing decor Mood: Use lighter tones to create a relaxing retreat, brighter yellows for a kids’ playroom or a teen’s social space, and darker choices for a media space Where to Use: Use on the walls Here are 10 perfect paint colors for your basement to end the blahs down under.