Depending on who you ask, repainting your space can be either an easy upgrade or a mild inconvenience. For those who identify with the latter, this can lead to colors lingering on the walls well past their (aesthetic) expiration dates. You may notice that instead of feeling energized and comfortable, you feel fatigued and overwhelmed—which should not be your experience at home. We asked designers to name the paint colors they still see that immediately make a home appear passé. Recognize any hues from this list? You may want to consider a mini makeover in the near future.

Tuscan Gold

Also known as “Texas Tan” to Cheyenne Ely, owner and principal designer of Cheyenne Paige Interiors in The Woodlands, Texas, describes it as a deep goldenrod shade. “This color had its moment in every faux-Tuscan house on the block, but now it just makes a space feel dark and heavy,” she explains. “Instead, try a warm, modern clay or a creamy white.” These colors will bring in that cozy warmth in a classic way and without the 2005 time capsule effect.

Neon

Neon yellow, neon pink, neon green—Grace Reina Sandoval, interior designer at O’Hara Interiors in Austin, Texas, disapproves of them all. Though they’ve been considered bold and unique in the past, she insists that “they can easily clash with their surroundings and overwhelm the eye.” Even as part of decor accents, in most cases, they should be used sparingly so that when they are, the whole space feels truly designed instead of simply decorated.

Cool-Toned Gray

Once upon a time, Ely says, gray was the answer to every problem. Too dark? Gray it out. Too warm? More gray. “The thing is, those icy, blue-undertone grays can easily make a space feel cold and flat, especially in homes with less natural light,” she explains. For a similar swap that’s deeper and feels more current, she recommends trying a warmer, earthier greige or even a subtle mushroom tone. (“Your space will instantly feel more welcome, I promise!”)

Turquoise

Despite being naturally occurring in a jewelry box-favorite stone, this bright hue was so popular a decade ago that its usage can feel synonymous with the 2010s. “If you love beautiful blues or sea greens, consider featuring a shade in a dimensional bathroom tile or kitchen backsplash instead,” Sandoval suggests. For a soothing coastal aesthetic that *almost* convinces you you’re on vacation, pair it with grasscloth, rattan, and other organic materials.

Builder Beige

“You know the one—that vaguely yellowish, not-quite-tan, not-quite-cream shade that was splashed on every new build in the early 2000s,” describes Ely. “It was meant to be universally appealing, but instead, it just looks tired.” If your walls still have this color, she says you should update your space with a warm, inviting white “that actually flatters your space.” Some of her favorites that she always recommends to clients include Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee, Sherwin Williams’ Shoji White, and Sherwin Williams’ Greek Villa.