5 unexpected shades color experts say you should be using in dark rooms – no matter how limited light is

Dark yellow bedroom, white hallway, red kitchen.

It's often difficult to know what the best paint color is for a dark room. With limited natural light, the color scheme in these spaces needs to work hard to ensure they don't end up feeling drab.

Whether north-facing or with limited windows to let in enough daylight, each dark room is unique. However, color experts say that certain colors work well in these spaces to ensure they boast design interest and feel inviting.