Living room with benjamin moore webster green walls, mid-century furniture, plant, and large window overlooking city skyline.

Benjamin Moore Unveils “Webster Green” as 2027’s Heritage-Inspired Color of the Year

User avatar placeholder
Written by Seth Sebastian

2026-10-21

A Timeless Classic with Modern Versatility: Benjamin Moore Webster Green

The color green often appears in annual forecasts, yet Benjamin Moore’s 2027 choice, this unique shade, reaches beyond passing trends. Their Color of the Year, Webster Green (HC-130), embodies a classic mid-tone green that seamlessly blends into both historic and modern interiors. This muted, slightly gray hue maintains a strong presence while offering a softening quality.

Staircase with wooden steps and dark green trim, green door, and wooden railing.
A staircase with wooden treads and dark green trim, finished in Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2027, leading to a window with a matching green door and dark wooden railing.

The Enduring Appeal of Benjamin Moore Webster Green

According to Andrea Magno, VP of brand, color, and integrated marketing at Benjamin Moore, green’s continual popularity inspired their focus for 2027. “When examining past, present, and future trends, variations on green remain remarkably consistent,” Magno explains. Webster Green stands out with its balance of familiarity and new possibility, enhancing distinctive and evolving spaces. This hue provides a beautiful backdrop for mixing with other colors, showcasing its adaptability.

Bookshelves painted in dark green, filled with books, pottery, and small pictures.
Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves in Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2027, filled with books, small framed pictures, two lamps, and pottery, situated behind a daybed.

Adaptability Across Spaces with Benjamin Moore Webster Green

Webster Green transforms environments through its versatility. In traditional settings, it covers library shelves, paneled walls, and a stately fireplace. In contrast, this mid-tone green brings modern flair to a bedroom, complementing crisp white trim and a pale blue ceiling. Its adaptability allows it to unify both classic and contemporary designs, acting as a classic green paint that elevates any room.

Green front door with glass pane in red brick wall and two topiaries on gravel path.
A green Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2027 front door with a glass pane, set in a red brick wall with two potted topiaries on a gravel path.

A Cohesive Palette for 2027

This year’s Green anchors Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2027 palette, featuring eight hues. Accompanying shades include soft White Down, watery Nelson Blue, and golden Shakespeare Tan. The palette also introduces hues like muted pink Wild Aster, warm Antique Copper, dark neutral Durango, and burgundy-toned Townsend Harbor Brown. Together, these colors enable both subtle pairings and striking contrasts, with Webster Green at the forefront.

Bedroom with dark green walls, black bed frame, patterned quilt, wooden chest, and tan chair by window.
A bedroom with Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2027 dark green walls, a black bed frame with a patterned quilt, a wooden chest, and a tan chair beside a window.

Visual Narratives and Inspiration

Illustrator Tanu Vasu has explored the palette’s inspirations through hand-drawn illustrations, connecting the collection to historical design and personal narrative. Benjamin Moore, with Webster Green, illustrates that a color’s age doesn’t detract from its relevance. This shade continues to inspire with its timeless charm and sophistication.

Photography courtesy of Benjamin Moore

Editorial Transparency: This article was developed with AI tools for research and editing, under supervision by the Design Milk editorial team.

Living room with benjamin moore webster green walls, mid-century furniture, plant, and large window overlooking city skyline.

Source: design-milk.com

Frequently asked questions

What color did Benjamin Moore choose for 2027?

Benjamin Moore chose Webster Green (HC-130) as their Color of the Year for 2027.

Who explained the inspiration behind choosing Webster Green?

Andrea Magno, VP of brand, color, and integrated marketing at Benjamin Moore, explained the inspiration behind choosing Webster Green.

How does Webster Green fit in various design styles?

Webster Green fits in various design styles by seamlessly blending into both historic and modern interiors. It covers library shelves and paneled walls in traditional settings, while bringing modern flair to a bedroom by complementing crisp white trim and a pale blue ceiling.

Menu