Paint Color of the Year 2026
The official 2026 Colors of the Year from the major paint brands — Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Behr. Each comes with its real code, ready-made combinations to pair it with, and a way to try it on your own wall.
The 2026 Colours of the Year are the official picks from Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Behr — each shown below with its real code, ready-made combinations and a wall preview.
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
Each year the major paint brands name a Color of the Year that captures the mood of the moment and sets the tone for interiors. 2026 leans into calm and grounded tones — from Pantone's soft white Cloud Dancer to Benjamin Moore's deep espresso Silhouette, Sherwin-Williams' warm Universal Khaki and Behr's smoky jade Hidden Gem. Use the combinations above to build a full scheme around any of them, then try it on your own room in the visualizer and work out quantities with the paint calculator.
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.
Created by Denis Kataev, founder of DSGN.HOUSE — a software engineer and digital entrepreneur building professional color-design tools for everyone.
What is the Color of the Year 2026?+
For 2026, Pantone chose Cloud Dancer (a soft white), Benjamin Moore chose Silhouette AF-655 (espresso brown), Sherwin-Williams chose Universal Khaki SW 6150 (warm neutral), and Behr chose Hidden Gem N430-6A (smoky jade).
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 colors go with the 2026 Color of the Year?+
Each color above shows ready-made combinations — a main wall, accent, trim and decor that pair with it, all in real, buyable paints.
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.