Because the dining room might not be occupied every day, it’s an ideal space to paint the walls an unexpected color—we’re obsessed with a muddy chartreuse or scarlet for ultimate romance and drama. Slightly more serene shades are in vogue as well—calming blue paint colors bring a relaxing vibe while lush green paint colors offer a certain freshness and vibrancy. Neutral dining room colors like warm taupes and white paint colors make for a clean backdrop for any design style.