PAINT COLOR TRENDS | 2026
For 2026, paint trends shift towards warm, nature-inspired palettes, moving away from cool grays, focusing on earthy greens (olive, sage), terracotta, warm neutrals (tans, beiges, sandstone), rich deep tones (burgundy, midnight blue, mahogany), and sun-faded dusty shades, creating cozy, calming, and sophisticated interiors with an emphasis on organic comfort and mindful living.
Colors of the Year | 2026
Pantone Introduces the Pantone Color of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer
A lofty white whose aerated presence acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world.
Ben Moore | Color of the Year and Trends 2026 Palette
Silhouette AF 655 is the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year for 2026. It is a deep espresso brown with a hint of charcoal. It looks rich, warm, and calm right away. The shade takes its cue from tailored clothing like wool and cashmere. It feels timeless and easy to live with.
This year's Ben Moore trend palette encourages layering —
stacking bold tones with delicate pastels or grounding rich colors with ethereal neutrals.
Color of the Year | HIDDEN GEM | BEHR
A smoky jade with an air of mystery and sophistication, this rich, dynamic color creates spaces that feel both grounded and alive.
Color of the Year | ADVENTURER | by Little Greene
Not a green, representing a confident shift towards deeper, jewel-toned, comforting colors that feel both regal and intimate for homes. It's a sophisticated, grounded shade that pairs well with neutrals, pale pinks, or even walnut cabinetry for a warm, cocooning effect.
Color of the Year | EMPERNAY | by C2
C2 Epernay has long been tied to European influences and is now emerging in contemporary design for its classic, versatile ambiance. This historic hue helps us retell the wondrous stories woven through history via the inseparable threads of color, art, furnishings, and nature.
Color of the Year | KHAKI | Sherwin Williams
An earthy and timeless mid-tone tan with a slight yellow undertone, the color channels a return to fundamentals—revealing a new era of functionality and practicality.
Farrow and Ball | New Colours
Introducing nine new shades and reintroducing three familiar favourites, handcrafted in Dorset to bring life to every space, inside and out. For the first time, we’re welcoming back Archive colours alongside new creations. These grounded shades celebrate, illuminate and indulge in the everyday. The extraordinary ordinary.
STAINMASTER Color of the Year | TRUFFLE
With dark interiors taking center stage of trending design for the coming year, Truffle's deep tone is perfect for bold, dramatic designs, creating a canvas that exudes both elegance and versatility.
Color of the Year | WARM EUCALYPTUS | Valspar
Sometimes a color gives you a warm feeling inside. And out. This year, that color is our 2026 Color of the Year — naturally restorative and serene Warm Eucalyptus.
Dulux Color TRIO of the Year | THE RYTHYM OF BLUES
Featuring three versatile indigo shades: Free Groove (vibrant, expressive), Slow Swing (deep, grounding navy), and Mellow Flow (soft, airy sky blue) to create calm, balanced, and inspiring spaces for the year ahead