The type of paint is just as important as the color. Some one mentioned 'eggshell' as a color. Eggshell is the type of paint. Also called Satin-each paint company has their own name for it. The finished paint job looks like 'flat' but is much more durable. You can wash it and do touch-up on it yrs later-as long as there are no heavy smokers in your house. I always paint my sewing rooms the same. Its a Sherwin-Williams paint called Creamy Butter- in a satin finish. I love this color it does not interfere with my fabrics and the satin finish helps spread your light source whether its real or artificial. Do not use a semi-gloss paint. S/gloss absorbs your light and the shiny finish seems to distort the true color of your fabrics. I was a commercial painter for over 25 yrs.so I learned a lot about colors and finishes.