Paint Colours of the Year - 2026
Looking to refresh your home with a new coat of paint? The colour lineup for 2026 will transform your spaces and set the tone for the upcoming year. Choosing any of these colours, whether it be for an accent wall or painting a whole room, will make your space appear cleaner, calmer, and bring a sense of comfort.
Benjamin Moore
Silhouette
Described by Benjamin Moore as a “distinctive colour that weaves luxurious burnt umber with delicate notes of charcoal,” this year’s colour creates depth to any room. Moody, rich, and sophisticated, this chic colour can be used on its own or paired with other colours.
How to Use
Use this colour in a dining room to make the ambiance of candlelight bounce off the walls.
In a media room, this dark tone will create instant theatre energy and make the space perfect for a cozy movie night.
Create a warm transition space by using it in hallways.
Make your fireplace pop with this paint surrounding your mantle.
Sherwin-Williams
Universal Khaki
Described by Sherwin-Williams as a “beautiful balance of livability and longevity,” this warm colour is neutral and fresh. It can anchor a room, and can go with anything - the perfect universal colour for your home.
How to Use
This paint will be perfect for open-concept living by creating continuity from room to room.
If used solely in a living room, it provides a soothing base and works well with layered textiles.
For exterior trim, it can work well with stone, brick, and siding.
Use this paint in a nursery for a soft, warm, and timeless room.
Behr
Hidden Gem
Described by Behr as “gentle and captivating,” this colour is the perfect mix between moody green and mystical blue. A colour that transforms based on lighting and time of day, it embodies mystery and sophistication and can make the room feel alive.
How to Use
Jewel-tone cabinetry is still trending, so use this colour in your kitchen for an elegant look.
Paired with brass hardware, this can transform your bathroom into a high-end space.
Hidden Gem will create a rich and calming vibe if used in a bedroom.
If you want a more subtle look, use this colour as an accent in painted consoles, sideboards, or nightstands.
Pantone
Cloud Dancer
Described by Pantone as “a key structural colour,” it carries an airy lightness that is perfect for evoking relaxation and quiet focus. Without being too stark or too flat, this luminous white colour provides versatility and leaves rooms feeling spacious and uncluttered.
How to Use
In bathrooms, this paint colour is perfect to pair with soft woods and brushed metals.
In kitchens, it works well on cabinetry.
It is the perfect backdrop colour in living rooms for bold art and textured furniture.
Bedrooms create the perfect opportunity to layer it with creams, sandy tones and neutrals.
BeautiTone
Muse
Described by BeautiTone (owned by Home Hardware) as “a place where mystery and light converge,” this deep green is the perfect paint colour to offer an earthy depth and grounding energy. Inspired by classic painters, it is a dramatic colour that will bring a vintage and vibrant style to your home.
How to Use
It is the perfect accent wall colour in living rooms, particularly when paired with a bright white like Cloud Dancer.
Its grounding energy will make your office space transform into the perfect space for focus.
If paired with warm wood tones, brass accents, and rich textures, painting all four walls with it in a bedroom will create a timeless and luxurious room.
Create a museum-like vibe by using it in open shelving, behind books or ceramics.
Cloverdale
Day Spa
Described by Cloversdale as both “timeless and new, and intimate and expansive,” this gorgeous blue paint is the perfect coastal and sophisticated colour. This serene paint colour can be used multiple ways in your home, and can help create a sense of grounding, comfort, and peace.
How to Use
Perfect for ensuites, powder rooms, or any other bathroom this colour speaks for itself.
If used in an entryway, Day Spa can provide a soothing and welcoming vibe.
In kitchens, it can create a nice freshness if used on cabinets, whether it be upper or lower.
Layered with pale linens and natural textures, this can be a stunning bedroom colour.
Whether you’re looking at painting your entire home or just changing up a smaller wall, there is a 2026 paint colour for everyone! Each colour inspires a calm and inviting space that will transform any room instantly. Use these colours alone or pair some together, and watch your home become a whole new space!