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 The amount of light that comes in from each direction—be it north, south, east or west—has a powerful effect on a paint colour's intensity and cast. Here are some common characteristics of northern light:

• A north-facing room tends to get consistent light throughout the day.
• The natural light in a room with northern exposure can be muted and toned down.
• Cool, blue-gray tones are common for a room with northern exposure.

How can you balance some of the qualities of northern light? Choose a paint colour with the right amount of warm and cool undertones, and consider the brightness of the paint colour. 

 Paint Colours for North-Facing Rooms | Benjamin Moore 

Lighting from the north, east, south or west—each has characteristics that influence the cast and colour of paint. Common features of southern exposure natural light are:

• A south-facing room tends to get consistent natural light throughout the day.
• Natural light in a room with southern exposure tends to be strong.
• Lighting often casts a warmer tone in a room with southern exposure.

The warm, natural light of a south-facing room provides an energizing, happy aura for your spaces. Select paint colours with a lower brightness and the right balance of warm and cool undertones.

Let’s take a look at the ever-popular white, gray and neutral paint colour families, all subtle hues that are most affected by natural light.

 Paint Colours for South-Facing Rooms | Benjamin Moore  

 North, south, east, and west each have distinct lighting characteristics that change throughout the day and into the evening. Elements of a space with eastern lighting include:

• A room with east-facing light tends to get more direct light in the morning, and muted, indirect light past noon.
• The natural light in a room with eastern exposure tends to be a cooler cast.
• Choosing a paint colour with the right amount of warm and cool undertones can bring balance to a room with eastern light.

Here, we take a look at the best white, gray and neutral paint colours for your east-facing space. These three neutrals are homeowner favourites—and the paint colours most greatly impacted by natural light. 

Paint Colours for East-Facing Rooms | Benjamin Moore 

   North, east, south or west each deliver a different quality of light to a room, having a powerful effect on the intensity and cast of your paint colours. Some common characteristics of western light are:

• West-facing room tends to get more indirect and somewhat muted light in the morning, and stronger direct light past noon.
• The natural light in a room with western exposure tends to be a warmer cast.
• Amber tones are common for light that comes from the west.

How can you balance the bright, warm light of western exposure? Consider warm and cool undertones when choosing a paint colour, and opt for cool-toned colours to even out the light.

Natural light will have the most impact on softer, more subtle paint colours like white, gray and neutral hues. Let’s take a look at the best colours within these colour families for west-facing rooms. 

 Paint Colours for West-Facing Rooms | Benjamin Moore