In 2024 we are looking forward to peace, prosperity, and pretty awesome paint colors!
Let’s talk about the colors for 2024, review the colors from 2022 & 2023 (because trends take time!), and make some predictions for the decor world ahead!
The Official Colors of the Year for 2024
Before we look at the colors for 2024, I just wanted to say that it’s too soon to say which colors will really catch on.
Typically paint trends take a good 2-3 years to rise, and up to 10 years to die. In my opinion, you might be further ahead choosing the best of 2022. (Because those are really what’s in right now!)
The colors of the year from 2024 have fallen in two camps: cool blue, or ultra warm.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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!

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.
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:
- The Best Colors for Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets (To Get the Look You Want!)
- 27+ Super Fresh Gray Green Paint Colors for 2024 (See Them in Real Homes!)
- The 22 Best Sage Green Paint Colors for 2024 That Nobody is Talking About
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.
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:
- 22 of the Best Cream Color Paints to Use in 2024 (Creamy Whites & Darker Creams)
- White Walls with White Trim? (Alabaster with Pure White & More!)
- Sherwin Williams Shoji White Review and Alternatives (Itโs not greige!)
- Sherwin Williams Oyster White (Review and Dupes!)
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.
It’s a warmer neutral for people who really can’t stand peachy or yellow undertones.
Here are a couple favorites:
- Taupe of the Morning: Sherwin Williams Coziest Taupe (Review & Dupes) SW 9590
- The 3 Faces of Smokey Taupe on Kitchen Cabinets (Plus Alternatives!) Benjamin Moore 983
- Sherwin Williams Shiitake is the Smooth Beige Wall Color Youโve Been Dreaming of (Plus Dupes!)
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!

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.

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.

Here are a few popular cabinet posts:
- Trend-Setting Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas (Plus: 22 Paint Colors to Use!)
- 27+ Fresh Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for 2024 (With Pictures!)
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.

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? :

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

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:

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.

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.

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:

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!

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:

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.

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.

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

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.”

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.

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:

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:

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.

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