Paint Color of the Year
Every year the major paint brands name a Color of the Year. Here are the official picks from Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Behr — with real codes, combinations to pair them, and a way to try each on your own wall. Browse the latest below, or jump to any year.
The 2026 Colours of the Year are the official picks from Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Behr — each with its real code, ready-made combinations and a wall preview. Browse by year or by brand below.
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A lofty, soft white — Pantone's first-ever white Color of the Year, a calm backdrop for any palette.
Ways to use Cloud Dancer
A rich espresso brown with subtle charcoal notes — cozy yet bold, bridging fashion and interiors.
Ways to use Silhouette
A warm midtone neutral celebrating nature-inspired warmth and layered, timeless elegance.
Ways to use Universal Khaki
A smoky jade — an artful blend of blue and green bringing grounded serenity and depth.
Ways to use Hidden Gem
A tranquil, soft sage green (sold as Sage Slate / Surrender / Warm Eucalyptus depending on store).
Ways to use Warm Eucalyptus
Dulux's first colour-family pick — a trio of soothing blues (Free Groove, Mellow Flow, Slow Swing).
Ways to use Rhythm of Blues
A versatile yellow-green balancing soothing comfort with a touch of energy and vitality.
Ways to use Secret Safari
A rich, warm-toned red with heritage — timeless and adaptable to any room's mood.
Ways to use Warm Mahogany
Our color tools run on our own catalogue of 26,000+ real paint colors across 16 brands — Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Behr, Dulux, RAL and more — with the color math (HSL and CIELAB matching) computed in-house, not scraped from summaries. Every color you pick maps to a real, buyable paint with its code, so what you see here you can actually take to the store. We review and update these tools and their data regularly.
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What is the Color of the Year?+
Each year, paint and color authorities like Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Behr name a Color of the Year that captures the mood of the moment and sets the tone for interiors.
Can I try a Color of the Year on my wall?+
Yes — open any color and use the visualizer to paint it onto a photo of your room before you buy.
What was the Color of the Year in past years?+
Browse any year above to see that year's official picks from each brand, with codes and combinations.
Are these the real paint codes?+
Yes — each Color of the Year is shown with its official brand name and code, so you can buy the exact paint.