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If you’ve been following home color trends, you’ve probably noticed a clear shift toward warmth—both inside and out. Blues and greens are still strong, but the cold, icy tones have melted away in recent years. In their place are more earthy blue and green shades touched with yellow or brown. Gray, once neutral, gives way to dark red, khaki and even beige.
That move toward warmth is echoed in the latest color trend reports from major American brands, including their picks for color of the year 2026. While the picks aren’t identical, a pattern is emerging: a cozy green, a creamy neutral, and a few moody darks for contrast. Let’s take a closer look.
2. Warm eucalyptus of Choice of couple
Warm Eucalyptus is a gently muted grey-green – think sun-dried leaves with an earthy undertone. Quieter than the bold green, it feels soothing and grounded, with enough presence to act as a modern neutral.
Warm Eucalyptus is a gently muted grey-green – think sun-dried leaves with an earthy undertone. Quieter than the bold green, it feels soothing and grounded, with enough presence to act as a modern neutral.
It’s a wonderful choice for kitchen fixtures, pairing effortlessly with a soapstone or marble counter and antique brass or matte black hardware. Try it on bookshelves, sinks or a media console for a calm, custom color that adds depth without dominating.
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3. Midnight Garden would Dunn-Edwards
Midnight Garden is a slightly cooler, botanical green that feels fresher and brighter than the deeper, earthier olives. It brings an outdoor, organic atmosphere indoors and looks especially sharp and welcoming when paired with white.
Midnight Garden is a slightly cooler, botanical green that feels fresher and brighter than the deeper, earthier olives. It brings an outdoor, organic atmosphere indoors and looks especially sharp and welcoming when paired with white.
This delicious shade is at home in kitchens, where it blends beautifully with warm wood tones. It also works well in living rooms or offices, creating a slightly energetic mood. Balance it with neutral textures and pale wood, or contrast it with navy blue, charcoal or terracotta accents.
4. Secret Safari by PPG
This vibrant, electric green is sunny and yellow, bringing fresh, tropical energy to any space. It has a strong impact and is instantly energizing.
A little goes a long way: use it on a powder room wall, inside a bookcase, pillars or interior doors. If you want to go all in, make sure the room has plenty of natural light or balance it with light neutrals to soften the effect.
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This vibrant, electric green is sunny and yellow, bringing fresh, tropical energy to any space. It has a strong impact and is instantly energizing.
A little goes a long way: use it on a powder room wall, inside a bookcase, pillars or interior doors. If you want to go all in, make sure the room has plenty of natural light or balance it with light neutrals to soften the effect.
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5. Universal Khaki bi Sherwin-Williams
This soft tan from Sherwin-Williams was chosen for its timeless simplicity. Light to medium deep, it carries soft yellow and brown tones that create a casual warmth.
This soft tan from Sherwin-Williams was chosen for its timeless simplicity. Light to medium deep, it carries soft yellow and brown tones that create a casual warmth.
Rooms facing south or west will bring out its sunnier side, while rooms facing north make it feel more subdued and cold. As a wall color, it goes well with crisp white trim and warm wood accents. In addition, it makes a neutral background for bolder shades like rust, terracotta, graphite or dark green.
6. Melodious Ivory by Dutch Boi
Melodious Ivory is a pale, creamy neutral with soft peach undertones. Lighter and brighter than the previous tan, it shares the same timeless, relaxed appeal. It plays nicely with soft greens, oranges and browns, or can serve as a calm backdrop for bolder burgundy or watery blues.
7. Eperna from C2
Named after a town in France’s Champagne region, Epernay is a crisp, bright warm white — the purest and brightest of these colors of the year.
Named after a town in France’s Champagne region, Epernay is a crisp, bright warm white — the purest and brightest of these colors of the year.
Its subtle warmth keeps it from feeling stark, making it a refined alternative to gallery white. It beautifully showcases artistry, luxurious textures and rich wood tones. As shown here, Epernai works especially well on kitchen cabinets when you want a light, soft white rather than a clean, icy shade.
8. Silhouette by Benjamin Moore
One of the few dark shades on the list, Silhouette is a deep, smoky espresso brown with a hint of gray. That subtle gray undertone gives it an earthy yet refined quality, making it versatile for a range of interiors. Whether your style is modern and minimalist or layered and transitional, the Silhouette adds an elegant calm — sophisticated neutrality with depth. Pair it with a light warm gray or creamy white for contrast, or embrace its moody side with navy, rich burgundy or black.
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One of the few dark shades on the list, Silhouette is a deep, smoky espresso brown with a hint of gray. That subtle gray undertone gives it an earthy yet refined quality, making it versatile for a range of interiors. Whether your style is modern and minimalist or layered and transitional, the Silhouette adds an elegant calm — sophisticated neutrality with depth. Pair it with a light warm gray or creamy white for contrast, or embrace its moody side with navy, rich burgundy or black.
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9. Warm mahogany from Glidden
Warm Mahogany is a sumptuous red-orange softened by earthy brown tones, perfect for wrapping a room in cozy color. It is ideal for intimate spaces such as bedrooms, as well as for more public areas such as dining rooms or kitchens.
Warm Mahogany is a sumptuous red-orange softened by earthy brown tones, perfect for wrapping a room in cozy color. It is ideal for intimate spaces such as bedrooms, as well as for more public areas such as dining rooms or kitchens.
Pair it with creamy white, bone or whalebone for a softer look, or add contrast with a warm blackened bronze or dark olive. Natural materials and textures—walnut or oak, leather, buckskin, velvet, and linen—enhance its richness.
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This richly saturated blue-green has a touch of smoke that tempers its boldness. Warm undertones make it down-to-earth and livable, giving it an elegant, slightly moody edge—a color that makes a statement without shouting.
Wrap the walls of your bedroom, dining room or library in this shade for a cozy feel and balance the depth with light, neutral textures.
The hidden gem also shines on architectural details — interior doors, window trim, wall coverings, built-ins or fireplace surrounds — for a refined, tailored look. On a kitchen island or mudroom cabinets, it can anchor the space without overwhelming it.
Outside, try it on the front door for a welcoming jewel box or as a border with bright ornaments for a modern inviting atmosphere. It is equally striking on shutters placed on pale brick or natural stone.
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