Benjamin Moore Regal Select Interior Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Walls
- Low voc
- Smooth finish
- One coat color match
A low-VOC, low-odor waterborne acrylic wall paint with excellent hide and generous 400-450 sq ft coverage that often cuts a project to fewer coats, plus buttery, self-leveling application. It is among the priciest mainstream wall paints at $74-90 a gallon, sold mainly through BM dealers, and deep colors can still need two coats.
Pros
- Excellent hide and generous 400-450 sq ft/gal coverage often cut a project to fewer coats
- Low-VOC, low-odor formula makes it comfortable to use in occupied bedrooms and small rooms
- Buttery application and self-leveling roll leave a smooth, uniform wall finish
Cons
- Among the most expensive mainstream wall paints, commonly $74-90/gal
- Sold mainly through independent Benjamin Moore dealers, so availability and pricing vary a lot by area
- Deep and vivid colors can still need two coats despite the strong hide claims
Specifications
| Type | Waterborne acrylic latex, low-VOC (<50 g/L) |
|---|---|
| Sheens | Flat, Matte, Eggshell, Pearl, Semi-Gloss |
| Coverage | ~400-450 sq ft/gal |
| Cleanup | Soap and water |
| Use | Interior walls, bedrooms, living rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Benjamin Moore Regal Select worth the price?
- It depends on how much you value application experience and coverage over sticker price. At $74-90 a gallon it is among the most expensive mainstream wall paints, but it covers 400-450 sq ft per gallon with excellent hide, which often cuts a project to fewer coats. If your walls are a similar color already, the labor saving is real. If you are making a dramatic color change, note that deep and vivid colors can still need two coats regardless.
- Is Regal Select low odor enough for a bedroom?
- Yes. It is a waterborne acrylic latex under 50 g/L VOC with a low-odor formula, which makes it comfortable in occupied bedrooms and small rooms. Cleanup is soap and water.
- How is the finish quality?
- This is where the money goes. It applies buttery and self-levels as you roll, leaving a smooth, uniform wall with fewer roller marks than budget paints. It comes in Flat, Matte, Eggshell, Pearl and Semi-Gloss.
- Where can you buy it?
- Mainly through independent Benjamin Moore dealers, so both availability and pricing vary a lot by area - the same gallon can differ meaningfully between two nearby stores. It is not a big-box purchase.