"The 2026 Color of the Year selections show a shift toward nuanced, layered palettes and understated spatial calm, moving beyond the saturated earth tones of previous forecasts. Pantone's Cloud Dancer, a soft white, sets a foundation of clarity and simplicity, while Sherwin-Williams and C2 Paint highlight the versatility of mid-tone neutrals and soft ochres, emphasizing material authenticity and adaptability across different interior surfaces and lighting conditions."
"As part of its Color Trends 2026 palette, Benjamin Moore has named Silhouette AF-655 for the Color of the Year. The shade combines burnt umber with charcoal notes, resulting in a dark tone that sits between warm and cool registers. Positioned alongside pale and midtone hues, Silhouette AF-655 contributes to a palette structured around tonal balance and contrast. The broader selection references established color traditions and material awareness, bringing together hues that range from lightly lifted to deeply grounded."
"For 2026, Graham & Brown has announced Divine Damson as its Colour of the Year, introduced to accompany the Design of the Year Eternal Weave and the Eternal City mural. The colour is a deep damson shade inspired by the tones of ripe damson and fig, with layered undertones that reveal notes of mulberry and garnet as light conditions change. Defined by its depth and warmth, Divine Damson is intended for use across a variety of interior settings."
2026 color selections emphasize nuanced, layered palettes and understated spatial calm, moving beyond saturated earth tones. Pantone's Cloud Dancer provides a soft white foundation of clarity and simplicity. Sherwin-Williams and C2 Paint prioritize versatile mid‑tone neutrals and soft ochres that highlight material authenticity and adapt across surfaces and light. Benjamin Moore's Silhouette AF‑655 blends burnt umber and charcoal to create a dark tone balanced between warm and cool registers, supporting tonal contrast. Graham & Brown's Divine Damson offers a deep, warm damson with layered mulberry and garnet undertones that shift with light. Behr, Valspar, and AkzoNobel introduce muted greens and blue‑based tones for restorative, composed interiors.
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