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New Paint Colors of the Year for 2026 from Every Brand (And a Look Back!)

    Every major paint brand has now released their “Color of the Year” for 2026, and this year we finally have some good ones! (2025 was…sad.) Let’s go over these top picks, as well as some upcoming trends that I see on the horizon.

    2026 Colors of the Year including Silhouette, Hidden Gem, Warm Eucalyptus, and Universal Khaki over a background of a white wall and an ornate picture frame.

    We will also review the “Color of the Year” from each brand for the past few years (because trends take time!).

    The Official Colors of the Year for 2026

    2026 is the first year since 2022 that I’ve been excited about most of the picks for color of the year!

    All of the 2022 colors of the year. Very Peri, Evergreen Fog, Breezeway, Aleutian, Olive Sprig, and October Mist.
    Throwback to 2022!

    I think the 2026 colors are all very on trend, but not in a quick-moving fad sort of way, and (with the exception of one) they are beautiful colors without being too “specific.”

    2026 Colors of the Year including Silhouette, Hidden Gem, Warm Eucalyptus, and Universal Khaki over a background of books.

    Before we look at each color, I just wanted to say that typically paint trends take a good 2-3 years to rise, and up to 10 years to die. Using one of these colors in 2026 will have you looking very early to the trend!

    Benjamin Moore 2026 Color of the Year – Silhouette

    I have to put Silhouette in my top spot for color of the year, because it’s a color that I genuinely really like and have already been chatting about! You can see Silhouette in my posts:

    Benjamin Moore Silhouette swatched in paint over the color in a room color drenched in same
    Design: @marialovesrealestate Photo: @photosbyarianne.portrait

    Silhouette is a chocolate-adjacent brown that toes the line of dark and darker mid-toned. It can range in appearance from true chocolate with that warm (almost berry) undertone, to a saddle brown color.

    Benjamin Moore Silhouette on a wall with its different undertones ranging from warm dark brown to an earthy brown

    I love this color because it’s moody and on-trend with just the right amount of warmth. It still has a helping of gray, so it stays very neutral. Silhouette is all the drama of black and then some, because it’s a touch more interesting.

    Sherwin Williams 2026 Color of the Year – Universal Khaki (Also HGTV Home)

    I am (unfortunately) much less enthused by the Sherwin Williams pick for color of the year. Universal Khaki is certainly a universally…appropriate(?) beige color:

    Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki on a living room gallery wall behind a white sofa.

    I don’t find it particularly fresh, interesting, or trendy. It’s so close to being a color that I could get excited about, (trust me, a beige never stopped me from getting excited!) but it is just so lukewarm on all fronts.

    There are just a lot of neutral colors that I like better. Here are a few, and they are very similar, but they have a bit more character:

    Universal Khaki is a mid-toned neutral beige that can appear anywhere from a true warm beige, to an almost greige, with an almost green undertone. (It approaches, but doesn’t quite land.)

    Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki on a wall showing undertones in different lighting. On the left it is warmer and more orange beige, and the other side looks more khaki.

    Typically HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams selects their own “Color of the Year” out of the library, but for some reason this year they just stuck with Sherwin Williams’ own pick.

    I do think that wheat colors are going to have a hay day (har har) very soon, so it’s not like this color is totally off base. There will be plenty of people who like and use it. I just like other colors better.

    Behr 2026 Color of the Year – Hidden Gem

    Speaking of colors that I like better, Behr Hidden Gem is a *chef’s kiss* perfect pick for color of the year!

    Behr Hidden Gem on a wall behind a plant ladder. Graphic reads: Behr Hidden Gem, 2026 Color of the Year.

    This color perfectly marries the ongoing sage green trend, with a shift towards bolder teal tones. It’s like a crossover color, and one that I see looking great for years and years.

    Hidden Gem is a very luxurious color that feels interesting, moody, and still quite classic.

    Behr Hidden Gem in a color palette with Behr colors Cracked Pepper, Cameo White, Doeskin Gray, and Sherwin Williams Ethereal White, over a background of vines and flowers.

    Valspar 2026 Color of the Year – Warm Eucalyptus (or Sage Slate)

    Valspar also selected a great color of the year with their pick: Warm Eucalyptus. I did already do a mini deep dive into this color in my post: Is Valspar Lying About their Color of the Year? (Warm Eucalyptus vs Sage Slate, NOT the Same)

    …which is maybe a bit dramatic. Valspar claims that Warm Eucalyptus is the same color as Sage Slate at their independant retailers, but their own information states otherwise:

    Valspar Warm Eucalyptus vs Sage Slate each on half of a wall behind a white sofa.

    They said that it’s a difference in the formulas, etc. (If you’re interested, just head over to that post because there’s no need to re-hash it here.) Anyways, we will just speak about Warm Eucalyptus moving forward.

    Warm Eucalyptus is a mid-toned sage color that can have a warmer undertone. I wouldn’t say that the undertone is ever super warm, especially not compared to truly warm sage colors like Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage or Benjamin Moore Dry Sage.

    Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage on half of a wall with Benjamin Moore Dry Sage on the other half, behind a black and white gallery.

    It’s something in between a warm muted sage, and a true eucalyptus color. Warm Eucalyptus is actually a dupe for the popular Sherwin Williams color Dried Thyme, which is just one shade darker than Evergreen Fog on the same color strip.

    Pantone 2026 Color of the Year – Cloud Dancer

    Pantone announces their color of the year a little bit later than everybody else does, so it didn’t make the palette, but I wanted to add it as a little bonus here!

    Swatch of Pantone Cloud Dancer over a sky blue background and a watercolor cloud.

    For 2026, Pantone chose Cloud Dancer as their color of the year. Mostly I have seen people complaining that it’s very boring, but in the paint world: That ain’t bad!

    If you want to see how Cloud Dancer looks in paint, head over to my post: Paint Color Matches for Pantone Cloud Dancer, Their 2026 Color of the Year (Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and more!)

    2026 (and Beyond) Color Trend Predictions

    My predictions are part stats, part community interest, and part hunch, but here are the home decor paint color trends that I see in the very near future!

    12 colors representing the different categories of color trends for 2026 arranged over a collage of indoor and outdoor decor items in mostly neutral colors.

    Warm(er) Brown Paint Colors

    True grays have been out for a minute, but we have really been dillying (and dallying!) to get into the world of brown! While I do feel like we have arrived, the shades of brown that I see getting the most love, are still quite neutral.

    9 brown paint colors swatched over a background of warm brown kitchen cabinets and a chocolate brown island.

    Most up-and-coming brown paint colors are warm, but still tempered by a whisper of gray or an interesting undertone. Think mushroom or mocha, and not rusty or mustard just yet.

    Wheat Colors

    Beige colors seem to be trending slightly away from pink or orange undertones and into something with a hint of green. It’s like if the greige trend met the sage trend, and then we added a bit of warmth.

    3 swatches of wheat paint colors over a white paper on a neutral background.

    You can see a few good examples of these colors in my post about sage green trim choices.

    Earthy Greens and Browns

    Dark greens are still trendy, but we are getting a little away from cool tones and jewel tones, and inching a little closer to brown, or what I would describe as “earthy green.”

    This is an interesting space where the trends kind of meet, because earthy green-leaning browns are also coming into style.

    3 shades of earthy green and brown. Colors are Eclipse, Anonymous, and Landmark, over a white background with a white and brass frame

    Sherwin Williams Anonymous is a good example for this trend.

    Teal Tones

    Finally for those of you who aren’t wowed about all of the warmer colors and natural tones, we are seeing a comeback from teal.

    This is strictly my own observation on this one! I have seen a lot more interest in teal colors recently, particularly when we are talking about teal colored cabinets.

    3 shades of muted teal. Colors are Narraganset Green, Hidden Gem, and Riverway, over a white background with a teal crystal.

    This is an interesting one, because it is probably the quickest turn around time of all these colors. I feel like teal was popular not that long ago. On cabinets is new, I would say, and the teal tones trending now do tend to lean a little more muted. (Think more “stormy aquatic,” and less “mermaid aquatic.”)

    I am actually writing this at the exact same time as the 2026 colors, because quite frankly, I couldn’t be bothered to summarize this at any point in 2025.

    All of the 2025 Colors of the year. Encore, Quietude, Mocha Mousse, Rumors, Cinnamon Slate, and one empty space. Over a wood background.

    It’s very much giving “disjointed.” The colors on the “color of the year” palette haven’t looked this bad together since 2023. There are colors on here that I’m fine with, but nothing that I find fresh or exciting.

    Let’s talk about these colors really quickly!

    Sherwin Williams 2025 Color of the Year – Nothing

    I can’t quite fathom the reasoning behind not choosing a color of the year at all, but that’s what Sherwin Williams did in 2025, and exactly what Valspar did the year before.

    They would say that it wasn’t “nothing” because they created a collection of colors for 2025 (also exactly what Valspar did the year prior) but it’s really hard to highlight and speak about an entire collection, so it amounted to no color getting any special attention.

    The 2025 color collection from Sherwin Williams includes swatches from 9 colors. Colors are White Snow, Sunbleached, Malabar, Chartreuse, Rain Cloud, Mauve Finery, Bosc Pair, Grounded, and Clove, over a background of white paper.

    When I say I can’t fathom it, trust me, I’ve tried. I actually would really like to understand the logic? I’ve settled on thinking that maybe they didn’t want to create any shortage for their base colors, or for the particular tint colors?

    I also thought maybe they would have abandoned the idea when Valspar announced their Color of the Year (it always comes out first), because it would have shown that the “collection” idea didn’t work particularly well the year before. Perhaps the promotional material was all finalized.

    Anyways, no COTY from Sherwin Williams in 2025. The biggest successes from the collection seem to be the shades Malabar and Rain Cloud:

    Swatch of Malabar and swatch of Sherwin Williams Rain cloud.

    HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams 2025 Color of the Year – Quietude

    If you were sure that there was a color of the year for 2025 from Sherwin Williams, you may have seen the HGSW color choice. HGTV Home always selects their own color of the year, and since they are Sherwin Williams colors, it does tend to get confusing.

    In 2025 the HGTV Home color of the year was Sherwin Williams Quietude:

    HGTV Home 2025 color of the year Quietude swatch
    Quietude is actually a very popular color already. It is a pretty gray green that is quite Sea Salt or Oyster Bay adjacent. Quietude is a very nice color and very on trend, so no complaints here!

    Benjamin Moore 2025 Color of the Year – Cinnamon Slate

    Better than nothing, was the Benjamin Moore pick for color of the year: Cinnamon Slate.

    Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate on a painted dresser.
    Photo Credit: @julie_simpleredesign

    Cinnamon Slate is a very useable color as far as purples go. It’s a pretty neutral version of a color family that is hard to do well.

    I personally like the color, but I do think its appeal is limited.

    Valspar 2025 Color of the Year – Encore

    Valspar went a little left-field with their choice in 2025, with the bold blue of Encore.

    Valspar Encore swatch

    I do like the bold, almost royal blue of Encore. It’s very saturated, and it’s a great choice for built-ins or other woodwork. It’s also a bold, but classic, choice for exteriors.

    What I’m not sure about, is how on-trend the color is. There are people who will like it, and a blue like this is never completely out of style, but it’s not a color that I see everywhere in the near future.

    Behr 2025 Color of the Year – Rumors

    Rumor has it, I hate this color.

    Behr Rumors swatched over a matching background

    You won’t see another color on my whole website that I outright say that I hate. That is mostly because I avoid writing about any colors that I really don’t like. I want to give my real opinion, and I’m not going to ask people to share pictures of their lovingly decorated homes, just so that I can say I hate it. (Awkward!)

    Anyway, Rumors is just not it for me. I don’t understand why they thought a burgundy would be on trend. I don’t find it special or interesting. I do find it very “1999 my mom’s dining room.”

    I could get behind something a little more wine colored, perhaps in a color drench situation, but personally, this isn’t a color I would even take the swatch for.

    Pantone 2025 Color of the Year – Mocha Mousse

    I didn’t include the Pantone color of the year for 2026 because 1.) it isn’t paint after all, 2.) it isn’t released until December, and 3.) it’s a little hit-or-miss anyways in terms of decor trends.

    In 2025, Pantone did have a moment for the decor girlies, when they selected Mocha Mousse as their color of the year.

    swatch of pantone's 2025 color of the year mocha mousse.

    I do think this color was perfectly predicting the future of color trends. Warm browns are just starting to become quite popular a year later. We’re seeing teddy bear browns on everything from clothes, to hair, to nails, and of course, your walls!

    *This is the post as it was written for 2024. I’m leaving the trend predictions as a sort of time capsule.

    The colors of the year from 2024 fell in two camps: cool blue, or ultra warm.

    2024 Colors of the year include Peach Fuzz, Upward, Cracked Pepper, Persimmon, Limitless, Renew Blue, and Blue Nova, over a sunset background over the sea.

    The big 4: Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, and Valspar ALL chose shades of blue as their colors of the year.

    Blue watercolor background with 4 shades of blue on top, Cracked Pepper, Blue Nova, Upward, Renew Blue.

    The coordination isn’t super surprising, as they often seem to have a group chat before they pick. (Not in 2023, as you will see in a moment!) What is surprising, is that they chose blues. I feel like people have only just hung up cool grays in favor of creams and beiges, so it remains to be seen how these colors will do.

    Once again, it will probably take a couple of years to catch on, so maybe by then we’ll be ready!

    Sherwin Williams Upward

    Upward is a soft blue-gray with a whiff of a periwinkle undertone.

    “A breezy, blissful blue. The color found when we slow down, take a breath, and allow the mind to clear.” – Sherwin Williams

    SW Upward on the walls in a living room behind a white sofa

    Full disclosure: I’ve never been much of a blue girly, but this one does feel very neutral!

    Benjamin Moore Blue Nova

    Blue Nova also has a periwinkle undertone, but it is much more saturated.

    “Elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire. With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance. This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal.” – Benjamin Moore

    The marketing team was doing the most with that quote. What a word salad!

    Benjamin Moore Blue Nova on cabinets in a white kitchen with open wood shelves

    I can appreciate the bold solid color of Blue Nova, while also acknowledging that this is more for accents. On the right style of house it would make for a great exterior color!

    Behr Cracked Pepper

    Cracked Pepper is a deep charcoal with a blue undertone.

    “A versatile soft black that accentuates the spaces you create life moments in.” – Behr

    Behr Cracked Pepper on a gallery wall behind a folding chair.
    Photo Credit: @maistyleforyou

    I love this color! It is also a great substitute for black.

    Valspar Renew Blue

    Renew Blue is similar to a Tiffany blue or robin’s egg color.

    “A nourishing, green-influenced blue that creates a sense of peace wherever you place it.” – Valspar

    Swatch of Renew Blue beside a handmade mug over a background of the soft teal color.

    This color feels really classic, without being overdone. For something similar, you might also like Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal.

    HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams – Persimmon

    “Persimmon is a grounded earthy terracotta shade that feels energetic and refreshing. Persimmon’s warm, earthy elements add an uplifting personal touch to the home.” – HGSW

    I would describe Persimmon is a zesty sorbet color. As far as terracottas go, I wouldn’t say that this one is especially “earthy.”

    Swatch of SW Persimmon beside a background of the sorbet color, with dried flowers in front.

    I’ve actually included Persimmon in my favorite terracotta paint colors:

    Graphic reads "Terracotta Paint Colors" with 9 terracotta paint swatches over a background of a beautiful terracotta colored room with arched doors and windows. From top left to bottom right: Smoky salmon, persimmon, copper patina, wild flower, cavern clay, baked terracotta, baked clay, tandoori, warm brownie.

    PPG Limitless

    Limitless is a real puzzler for me. The name certainly didn’t conjure visions of a buttery yellow.

    “Limitless instills a warm, sunny vibe that hints at growth and blooming energy. Pairing beautifully with both warm and cool finishes – this hue’s agility across numerous design directions is what makes it a star.” – PPG

    Swatch of PPG Limitless beside a room in the same color with a yellow occasional chair.

    In fairness to Limitless, it’s not all butter. There is a hint of a peachy undertone. The hue’s “agility” is a question mark for me. There is definitely a place for a color like this in Victorian designs, but I think pairings might be a bit tricky.

    For a slightly more subdued version of this, you might really like Sherwin Williams Casa Blanca.

    Pantone Peach Fuzz

    Of course Pantone doesn’t make paint colors, but they are widely recognized as color trendsetters, so it’s worth keeping track of their picks!

    “Peach Fuzz is a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches heart, mind, and body.” – Pantone

    Pantone Peach Fuzz Swatched beside a cut open peach zoomed in.

    Predictions for 2024 (Based on Real Life and in Real Time)

    Since trends often run a bit behind of announcements, let’s talk about what will actually be big this calendar year!

    2024 Decor trends features predictions including Charcoal, Cream, Sage, and Taupe with paint dots of each color, over a background of charcoal.

    Sage Greens Will Keep Gaining Popularity

    The colors released in 2022 will probably reach a fever pitch in popularity this year. Sage green is the new neutral that still adds a wink of flexible color to your home.

    Graphic reads "22+ Sage Green Paint Colors" and lists all of the light, medium, and dark sage green paint colors from the article. Background is a sage green living room with trendy decor and hanging pendant lights

    Maybe we’ll be ready to put our sage bundles down in 2025, but I kind of think this trend has more staying power than that.

    I have covered a LOT of these colors. You can browse a list on my Greens page, or here are a couple of popular ones:

    Not to put anyone off of sage, but I have seen people saying that it’s the new “millennial gray” … however they also called it “sad green” instead of sage, so let’s chalk that up to being misinformed.

    Creamy Whites are Here to Stay

    Soft whites are still the actual modern alternative to millennial gray, and they remain functional favorites into 2024. Off whites and soft beiges also fall into this category.

    Graphic reads "The best creamy white paint colors" With a liquid line of cream running over a photo of a Victorian inspired cream and gold sitting room. Colors are Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore and Behr, Simply White, Blank Canvas,Queen Anne's Lace, Bavarian Cream, Acadia White, Alabaster, White Dove, and Du jour.

    I’m not saying it won’t happen, but there is no end in site when reaching for white.

    See more on my white paint colors page, or visit these favorite posts:

    Taupe Over Gray

    Can this just be here because I’m a big fan? Whether you call it mushroom, warm greige, putty, or something else, I think taupe will continue to rise in popularity in 2024.

    Smokey Taupe swatch over a background of same color on cabinets in a kitchen with white walls

    It’s a warmer neutral for people who really can’t stand peachy or yellow undertones.

    Here are a couple favorites:

    Charcoal is the New Black

    I’ll be the first to admit that charcoal has no place on any trend list, because it’s as timeless as black!

    Favorite Charcoal Paint Colors features Rock Bottom, Soot, Cyberspace, Peppercorn, and Iron Ore over a background of ice on a black winterscape

    I do think that the solid-inky-black with bright white trend is over, which means linen and charcoal is a fresh alternative.

    Mostly I have been flabbergasted by the amount of charcoals I have found lately that work with EV-UH-RY-Thing, and I just wanted to share my faves!

    Cabinets That Aren’t White

    I don’t see anybody doing a factory white finish on cabinets anymore, and we have only just dipped our toes into all the color possibilites.

    Aegean Teal and Chantilly Lace Kitchen
    Aegean Teal – Photo credit: @archetypehomes

    What started several years ago with navy blue islands taught us that color can indeed have staying power on cabinets, and maybe it’s not that serious after all.

    Mushroom and sage seem to be the big up and comers in this area, which is no surprise really.

    Sherwin Williams Shiitake on upper cabinets on either side of a gray-green hood vent, with a gray green island in front.
    SW Shiitake & Cast Iron – Photo Credit: @btbuilderstx

    Here are a few popular cabinet posts:

    Final Thoughts Looking into 2024

    Thanks so much for reading this post until the end! This really helps my blog! I hope you’ve enjoyed this recap and predictions. It’s a bit of a different style of post for me.

    I’m entering the decorscape of 2024 with a see-what-happens attitude, but I do think these are pretty safe predictions based on what people look at around here.

    2024 Decor trends features predictions including Charcoal, Cream, Sage, and Taupe with paint dots of each color, over a background of a white wall with feather and flower vase on a console table.

    Colors of the Year from 2022 & 2023

    If 2022 and 2024 were the years when the group chat was popping between the brands, 2023 was the year when nobody was speaking…and it shows.

    All of the colors of the year from 2023. Viva Magenta, Redend Point, Blank Canvas, Darkroom, Vining Ivy, and Raspberry Blush, over a background with a spray of black charcoal.

    Note! Valspar chose to release color collections for 2022 and 2023, and did not name a single color of the year, so they are hereby excluded.

    You know what this is giving? :

    All of the colors of the year from 2023. Viva Magenta, Redend Point, Blank Canvas, Darkroom, Vining Ivy, and Raspberry Blush, edited into a kids paint palette.

    Random elementary school palette. At least that’s what I’m getting! We will brush over these quickly. But first:

    2022 Colors of the Year include Evergreen Fog, Very Peri, Aleutian, Breezeway, October Mist, and Olive Sprig over a background of tropical flowers

    OMG, what a great year 2022 was! The group chat was popping and everyone was friends. You have my permission to pretend this palette carried us for 2 years. (Heck, use it now and make it 3!)

    Sherwin Williams Redend Point – 2023

    Here’s a look at the Sherwin Williams 2023 Color of the Year Redend Point:

    Redend Point on all walls in an open plan foyer dining room

    I am most definitely in the minority with this color: I actually don’t hate it at all. I wouldn’t say that I am super pink-averse though.

    I think it gives rosy brown, or useable terracotta.

    Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog – 2022

    In 2022 Sherwin Williams selected Evergreen Fog as their color of the year.

    Pashmina double vanity in bathroom with wallpaper on sink wall and evergreen fog on the rest
    Photo Credit: @built_frm_scratch

    Love this one! (Although I actually prefer Retreat slightly.)

    Benjamin Moore Raspberry Blush – 2023

    In 2023, Benjamin Moore took a page out of their wild color description book, and named Raspberry Blush as their color of the year.

    Swatch of Raspberry Blush beside board and batten in the same color.

    Sadly I chose to skip out on reviewing this one because it was just too ultra specific. I always feel like “Would I put this on cabinets?” is a good test, and very very few people are in the market for Raspberry Blush cabinets.

    Benjamin Moore October Mist – 2022

    In 2022, the subdued sage of October Mist was named as the Benjamin Moore color of the year:

    October Mist looking minty and light on a dresser.
    Photo credit: @bayberrymoon

    If you like this color, you will also like Fieldstone.

    Behr Blank Canvas – 2023

    DIY enthusiasts gave Behr a hard time for picking the white shade Blank Canvas as their color of the year for 2023, but we could all do with more options!

    Dining Room with Blank Canvas walls

    This one is pretty similar to the popular Benjamin Moore color White Dove. Personally, I think colors of the year should be very useable.

    Behr Breezeway – 2022

    Behr had a slightly mintier take on the gray green trend in 2022 with their color of the year Breezeway:

    Swatch of Behr Breezeway beside an image of a victorian breezeway in a similar color.

    I really like this shade. It reminds me of a mix between Valspar’s pick for 2024 (Renew Blue) and Sherwin Williams Sea Salt.

    If you like this color, you would probably really like Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay, or another Behr shade: Light French Gray.

    HGTV Sherwin Williams Darkroom – 2023

    In 2023, HGTV x SW chose Darkroom as their color of the year. This is an almost-black with a hint of a violet undertone.

    Swatch of Darkroom beside a roll of film

    If you like this color, you will also love Sherwin Williams Perle Noir.

    HGTV Sherwin Williams Aleutian – 2022

    In 2022 the HGTVSW color of the year was Aleutian: A mid-toned shade of denim blue.

    Swatch of Aleutian beside a photo of a cliff beside the sea.

    Interesting enough, Aleutian is on the same color strip as the Sherwin Williams 2024 color of the year: Upward.

    Sherwin Williams Upward color strip includes Upward, Windy Blue, Aleutian, Daphne, Bracing Blue, Distance, and Indigo Batik over a background of neutral decor

    I did actually check to see if HGTV x SW seems to test drive the color of the year for Sherwin Williams a couple years prior, but this one seems to be a coincidence.

    PPG Vining Ivy – 2023

    The PPG pick of the year for 2023 was Vining Ivy. This color is actually much more teal than you might think from the name “Ivy.”

    Swatch of PPG Vining Ivy beside ivy crawling up a wall.

    If you like this color, you might like the slighty darker Sherwin Williams Blue Peacock.

    PPG Olive Sprig – 2022

    Olive Sprig was very on theme with the other 2022 colors of the year. This warm sagey color would still be perfect in 2024.

    Swatch of PPG Olive Sprig beside a tray with olives and an olive sprig.

    This color is actually very similar to Sherwin Williams Clary Sage.

    Pantone Viva Magenta – 2023

    Of course the Pantone colors again, aren’t paint. The 2023 color of the year was Viva Magenta:

    Swatch of Viva Magenta beside a teal room with a Magenta chair

    Pantone Very Peri – 2022

    In 2022, Pantone selected Very Peri as the color of the year, which seems like maybe it could have influenced some of the 2024 colors:

    Swatch of Very Peri beside a room painted in periwinkle with neon lights and signs.

    If you’re here for solid color reviews, check out these other posts:

    The Fieldstone color strip features from light to dark: Winter Orchard, Vapor Trails, Silver Song, Fieldstone, Arctic Shadows, Antique Pewter, and Castle Peak Gray, over a background of a stone village.
    Shoji white paint dot in front of a shoji white great room
    Perle Noir Color Strip from Sherwin Williams contains swatches of colors from light to dark: Destiny, Fashionable Gray, Mystical Shade, Moonlit Orchid, Special Gray, Cloak Gray, and Perle Noir, over a background of a black pearl in a shell.