Benjamin Moore interior paints are known for having quality finishes and a color palette that designers love. This high-end paint is popular for its superior coverage and lasting performance. Benjamin Moore’s range of premium paint formulations includes different grades of wall and trim paint, plus ceiling paint, specialty primers and commercial grade products. Choosing the best Benjamin Moore paint for your project can be confusing, so we’re here to help.
Benjamin Moore Interior Wall & Trim Paints
Benjamin Moore’s most popular interior paints are available at three price points:
- AURA Interior Ultra-Premium Paint
- Regal Select Interior Premium Paint
- Ben Interior Zero VOC Paint
Depending on your needs and budget, you might use various paint products in different areas of your home. In fact, painting contractors often use more than one paint to achieve the best results. Once you understand the differences between Benjamin Moore’s interior paints, it’ll be easy to choose the best paint for your project.
AURA Interior Paint
Grade: Ultra-Premium paint with superior color vitality and a scrubbable finish
Finishes: Matte, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss
Best Choice For: High-traffic areas; living rooms, bedrooms, foyers, kitchens, hallways, bathrooms
AURA is Benjamin Moore’s top-of-the-line, ultra-premium paint, offering exceptionally rich colors and durable coverage in fewer coats, even with dramatic color changes. The acrylic resin formula dries fast, with superior leveling for an ultra-smooth finish. The scuff-resistant, scrubbable finish is ideal for high-traffic areas. AURA paint colors contain more pigments than any other paint, with Color Lock Technology for colors that resist heavy wear and tear. Available in Benjamin Moore’s 3,500-plus colors, plus AURA Color Stories®, an exclusive collection of 240 hues. For more information about AURA Interior Paint, be sure to read our AURA Interior review.
Regal Select Interior Paint
Grade: Premium paint with excellent coverage and a washable, mildew-resistant finish
Finishes: Flat, Matte, Eggshell, Pearl, Semi-Gloss
Best Choice For: Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, foyers, hallways
Benjamin Moore Regal Select is a premium acrylic resin formulated to cover in fewer coats, with a fast drying time and reduced splattering. A popular choice for DIY projects, it speeds up painting projects, and reduces the amount of cleanup. Regal Select creates a smooth, durable finish that has built-in stain resistance; it’s washable and long-lasting. This paint provides the best coverage when painting over colors with a similar value, such as a light gray over beige. Available in Benjamin Moore’s 3,500-plus colors. For more information about Regal Select Interior Paint, be sure to read our Regal Select review.
ben Zero VOC Interior Paint
Grade: Better acrylic latex paint at an affordable price, with a scuff-resistant finish
Finishes: Matte, Eggshell, Semi-Gloss, Satin/Pearl
Best Choice For: Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, foyers, hallways
Ben Zero VOC Interior Paint creates an affordable premium finish with its smooth application, extended open time, exceptional touch-up, and scuff-resistance. It’s ideal for DIY projects; the splatter-resistant formula reduces the amount of cleanup and provides a durable, washable finish with zero VOCs and low odor. This paint provides the best coverage when painting over colors with a similar value, such as a light gray over beige. Available in Benjamin Moore's stunning 3,500-plus colors.
Specialty Interior Paints
AURA Bath & Spa Paint
Grade: Ultra-Premium paint formulated to resist repeated scrubbing and humidity
Finishes: Matte, Eggshell, Satin, and Semi-Gloss
Best Choice For: Bathrooms, gyms, kitchens, mudrooms, foyers Benjamin Moore’s AURA Bath & Spa Paint is formulated to withstand repeated scrubbing, resist moisture, and inhibit mildew growth. Made from acrylic resin, it provides durable coverage in fewer coats, even when making dramatic color changes. It dries fast, with superior leveling for an ultra-smooth finish. The matte sheen of AURA Bath & Spa is the only flat paint on the market that can be scrubbed. It creates a durable surface that resists water marks, even on white paint colors that show streaks easily. As part of the AURA line, AURA Bath & Spa is available in Benjamin Moore’s 3,500-plus colors, plus AURA Color Stories, an exclusive collection of 240 hues. AURA paint colors contain more pigments than any other paint, with Color Lock Technology for colors that resist heavy wear and tear. For more information on the benefits of this premium paint, check out our detailed AURA Bath & Spa Review.
Ultra Spec Scuff-X Paint
Grade: Premium, commercial-grade paint for high traffic spaces
Finishes: Matte, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss
Best Choice For: High-traffic areas like hallways, stairwells, mud rooms, offices, retail, schools and medical spaces.
Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec Scuff-X is a high-performance latex paint specifically engineered for busy commercial spaces and high-traffic rooms. This breakthrough product is designed to be washable and scuff-resistant with exceptional touch up, and formulated to inhibit mildew growth. Ultra Spec Scuff-X is ideal for your toughest high traffic areas such as mudrooms, garages, hallways, and stairwells. The easy-to-apply formula is splatter-resistant to reduce the amount of cleanup; it retains its high-quality appearance much longer with minimal maintenance. Available in Benjamin Moore's stunning 3,500-plus color samples. To learn more about Ultra Spec Scuff-X, read The Best Paint For High Traffic Areas.
ADVANCE Interior Paint
Grade: Premium waterborne paint for durable walls, trim and cabinets
Finishes: Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss, High-Gloss
Best Choice For: Trim, interior doors, exterior doors, crown molding, baseboards, cabinets, furniture
Benjamin Moore ADVANCE is a durable waterborne alkyd paint with outstanding coverage that cures to a hard, furniture-quality finish. Alkyd paints replicate the smooth flow and durability of oil-based paints but will not yellow over time. Easy to apply, ADVANCE is a Low-VOC formula that’s ideal for kitchen cabinets and interior trim, and cleans up with soap and water. While ADVANCE is primarily an interior paint, the high-gloss sheen is also formulated for use on exterior doors. It’s the perfect front door paint, combining an elegant shine with a very durable, water-resistant finish that stands up to the weather and to regular scrubbing. Available in Benjamin Moore’s 3,500-plus colors. For more information, check out our ADVANCE Paint Review.
Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling Paint
Grade: Premium high-hiding paint for ceilings
Finish: Ultra Flat
Best Choice For: Ceilings in any room of your home
Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling Paint is especially formulated for easy application, minimal spatter and soap-and-water cleanup. The high-hiding, Low-VOC formula covers common imperfections while the Ultra Flat finish reduces glare for the perfect matte ceiling finish. Available in Benjamin Moore’s 3,500-plus colors. For more information, check out our Benjamin Moore Ceiling Paint Review.
What Makes Benjamin Moore Interior Paint Colors Best?
Professional painters choose Benjamin Moore interior paint for its superior coverage and durability; interior designers choose it for its extensive color selection. Have you ever had difficulty matching paint chips to fabrics or furniture because the perfect color is missing from the chart? Most paint manufacturers offer hundreds, not thousands of colors. Benjamin Moore offers more colors than any other brand — over 3700 designer-inspired shades. Their large color selection makes it so much easier to find the exact shade you’re looking for.
Professionals also love Benjamin Moore paint for its superior color integrity. With cheaper paint brands, homeowners often see their wall colors fade or change after just a few years. This happens because most paint colorants have chemicals that make mixing easier, but weaken the paint’s ability to resist fading.
When they created Gennex Color Technology, Benjamin Moore developed their own colorants without harmful chemicals. Now they provide the best color consistency, depth, and vibrancy on the market. Benjamin Moore interior paints are safe, Low-VOC formulas that resist fading and color rub-off. You can count on Benjamin Moore for exceptionally rich colors that maintain their integrity over many years.
There are currently over 3,500 distinct Benjamin Moore colors, plus AURA Color Stories, an exclusive collection of 240 hues. Benjamin Moore interior paints are also available in a wide variety of paint sheens.
How To Choose An Interior Paint Color
Start with inspiration from design magazines, online images, and the colors in your home — furniture, area rugs, and art. Our popular color reviews can help you narrow down the options with helpful tips on a color’s undertones, how it looks in different lighting situations, and which color palettes will complement it. Next, it’s important to test a few shades of the color in your home. The lighting in your home is unique; natural and artificial light also impact the appearance of color differently, so viewing a paint sample at different times of the day is crucial.
To properly test a paint color, purchase 3-5 paint samples that are close to your desired color. For each shade, paint a large swatch of the color on a poster board. Then place the sample boards in your room and view them as the light changes throughout the day. See how they look in daylight, at night, and beside your furniture. After a day or two, you’ll be able to see which color is perfect for your space.
Ring’s End offers convenient Benjamin Moore paint color samples to help you choose the perfect colors for your project. For step-by-step instructions on testing paint colors at home, be sure to visit How To Test a Paint Sample.
How can I get Benjamin Moore paint for my interior paint project?
Benjamin Moore does not ship directly to consumers; instead, they rely on a network of Benjamin Moore retailers like Ring’s End for convenient national shipping and pickup. To find out more about ordering Benjamin Moore paint online, check out our Tips For Ordering Paint Online.
Order Your Benjamin Moore Paint Online
Avoid the hassle of waiting for a paint order to be custom mixed, and order your Benjamin Moore products online! Ordering paint ahead of time is a great time-saver. We carry a large selection of Benjamin Moore products including the popular Regal Select, AURA, and ADVANCE paints, and ship anywhere in the U.S.!