Color(s) of the Year 2026

2026 color trends - this is the time of year when paint companies and design industry trend setters and forecasters will pitch homeowners their own take on “Color of the Year.” Can you really elevate a room with based on any of these colors? Well, that’s very subjective. IWI has had clients who reject specific colors based on bad childhood memories. For example, “As a child, I spent many months in a green hospital room; to this day, I can’t stand any shade of green.”

This year’s Color-of-the-Year selections from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and other leading paint houses reflect a shared shift: toward colors that anchor, soothe, and invite renewal. At Irwin Weiner Interiors, we translate those choices into practical design solutions that help clients realize their vision, stage spaces with intention, and create environments that feel both current and enduring.

Here’s why so-called Colors of the Year matter to homeowners.

• They respond to how people live now: seeking balance between comfort and clarity, connection and personal expression.

• They show up well in photography and in person—helping real estate listings and showrooms read as modern, warm, and versatile.

• Each palette complements multiple architectural styles and finishes, making specification and resale easier for agents and designers alike.

Here are two 2026 selections and how to use them.

Benjamin Moore — Silhouette

• Signature tone: a deep espresso brown with a hint of charcoal.

• Best uses: Cozy bedroom, intimate and sophisticated dining room (pair it with off-white trim color), bold feature wall. Makes a good companion to wood, stone, and metal. Art will pop off walls painted in Silhouette.

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2026, Universal Khaki

Sherwin-Williams — Universal Khaki

• Signature tone: an easy-going neutral with a yellow undertone that can tie in all colors and elements of a room together.

• Best uses: Strong wall color in any room of the house and good for use with wood tones, bright whites, and bold accent colors.

But wait - there are even more! To check out Farrow & Ball, Behr, PPG, and other Colors of the Year: click here.

With all these Colors of the Year and other style trends circulating at the beginning of the year, IWI offers the following benefits to homeowners.

• We translate trend authority into market-ready color strategies that are better suited to your home, furnishings, artwork, and lifestyle.

• We balance aesthetic leadership with practical decisions about light, finish, and maintenance.

• We coordinate with painters, stagers, and photographers so color choices perform across every touchpoint in the design process.

Bring 2026’s best colors into your next project. Leverage the calming, confident palettes from top paint vendors and industry peers to create a home that feels current, curated, and universally appealing. Contact Irwin Weiner Interiors for a tailored color program that makes the most sense for you and your family. Reach out to us for more information: Connect.