A furnished room with olive and terracotta walls shows the warm, lived-in feel of this color of the year.

Paint Makers Wager on Lived-In Warmth With Olive Grounded and Terracotta Deep Rooted

2026-11-06

Twelve paint brands have named their 2027 Colors of the Year, and most picks share a common thread: warmth, depth and shades that are easy to live with.

Each fall, the design world looks ahead. Brands answer with annual Color of the Year selections, and those choices often shape interiors, architecture, furniture, fashion and product design well beyond the paint aisle.

This year’s list leans on greens, earthy browns and muted blues. Brands tie these choices to nature, comfort and homes that feel personal and lived in.

The shades, one by one

Cottage Door by Valspar

Valspar chose Cottage Door (8004-38E), a muted blue-gray with warm undertones. The brand says “a cultural shift toward intentional living and self-reflection calls for authentic and heartfelt hues.”

Wooden media console with record player, lamp, and vinyl beside a blanketed armchair. — A wooden media console holds a record player, a lamp, and a collection of vinyl records, next to an armchair draped with a blanket.

The color pairs with light neutrals and natural wood. Valspar recommends it for bedrooms, living rooms, exterior siding and front doors. Its understated character celebrates the lived-in details that make a space personal.

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Grounded by Behr

Behr selected Grounded (T27-01), a dark olive green with brown undertones inspired by nature. The mossy olive tone and brown cast give the shade a sense of stability.

Green tufted sofa with orange and patterned pillows against a dark wall and floor lamp. — A green tufted sofa with orange and patterned throw pillows, set against a dark wall with a shelf and a floor lamp.

Kayla Kratz, Head of Color at Behr Paint Company, said in a company release that the shade’s “organic warmth creates a sense of calm and renewal.” Behr recommends it for interior and exterior projects, including living rooms and kitchens.

Celery by Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams and its HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line, chose Celery (SW 6421). The light green carries subtle yellow undertones that keep it airy.

Upholstered armchair with purple pillow beside a side table, books, and greenery, pale green wall. — An upholstered armchair with a purple pillow next to a small side table holding two books and a vase with greenery, set against a pale green wall.

Sherwin-Williams says the shade strikes a balance between an airy pastel and a grounded, herbal hue. It pairs with cream trim and natural wood on walls, cabinets and ceilings.

Webster Green by Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore named Webster Green its 2027 Color of the Year. The shade comes from the brand’s Historical Color Collection,.

Dark green home office nook with wooden desk, stool, lamp, and window with green shutters. — A dark green home office nook with a wooden desk, a stool, a lamp, and a window with green shutters.

Benjamin Moore describes it as an elegant green that carries the sophistication of classic design. Benjamin Moore presents the shade as balancing tradition with contemporary appeal.

Artifact by Glidden

Glidden chose Artifact (PPG10-16), a smoky blue-gray with hints of aqua. The brand calls it “a calm, fresh aqua that feels like a reset for your whole space.”

Light blue velvet swivel chair before a marble fireplace, beside an arched white bookshelf. — A light blue velvet swivel chair with a patterned throw pillow sits in front of a marble fireplace, next to an arched white bookshelf and a black pedestal side table.

Glidden says the shade can refresh a home without the need for a complete renovation. Glidden suggests it for bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms, and pairs it with lighter blues and earthy greens.

Marle by Little Greene

Little Greene selected Marle, an earthy hue. The choice follows the return of understated browns in both fashion and interior design.

Stone mantelpiece with a glass decanter, potted monstera, and a stylized bird art print. — A stone mantelpiece decorated with a glass decanter, a potted monstera plant, and an art print featuring a stylized bird.

Ruth Mottershead, the brand’s Creative Director, describes the shade as “sumptuous and impactful, yet relaxed and grounded.” The color is designed to foster comfort and soften the surrounding space.

Quiet Peace by California Paints

California Paints’ Quiet Peace is a deep, moody blue. It invites people to slow down and take in their surroundings.

Wooden cabinet with branches, a floral arrangement, and decor against a dark blue wall. — A wooden cabinet with decorative objects on top, including a vase with branches and a floral arrangement in a floor vase against a dark blue wall.

The shade creates calm while leaving room for personal expression. It shapes a thoughtful relationship between a space, its color and the people who use it, offering a refuge from the outside world.

French Press Coffee by Dunn-Edwards

Dunn-Edwards chose French Press Coffee (DEBN07), a dark brown with subtle purple undertones that resemble dark roasted coffee. The brand expects desaturated, atmospheric hues to rise in 2027.

Neutral bedroom with beige upholstered bed, layered blankets, and matching side tables with lamps. — A neutral-toned bedroom with a beige upholstered bed, layered blankets, and matching side tables featuring a lamp, vase, and decor.

The brand describes the shade as “layered, lived-in luxury.” It recommends the color for powder rooms, home offices and entryways, where the darker tone stands out against lighter finishes.

Deep Rooted by Dutch Boy Paints

Dutch Boy selected Deep Rooted (311-7DB), a warm orange that resembles terracotta. The brand says “people seeking more grounding, authenticity, and connection” will find stability and calm in the shade.

Round wood dining table with rust chairs and white flowers against a burnt orange wall. — Round light wood dining table with four rust-colored upholstered chairs, centered with a vase of white flowers against a burnt orange wall.

Dutch Boy suggests pairing it with soft whites, blues or greens on walls and furniture.

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Vantage Point by Clark+Kensington

Clark+Kensington, sold at Ace Hardware, chose Vantage Point (38B-4), a rich midtone blue with muted undertones.

Wooden console against blue wall holding a taper candle, picture frame, clock, and table lamp. — A wooden console table against a blue wall holds a taper candle, empty picture frame, desk clock, flower in a glass vase, and a small table lamp.

The chief marketing officer of Ace Hardware, Kim Lefko, said in a company statement that the color “brings a sense of warmth and character to interiors.” The brand pairs the shade with warm neutrals and lighter colors through its Drift and Mellow palettes.

Rose Earth by Graham & Brown

Graham & Brown chose Rose Earth, a muted mineral pink with an earthy cast. The brand takes its cue from natural clay pigments, the same mineral sources traditionally found in Italian clay deposits.

A hand lights a green taper candle on a mantel before floral wallpaper. — A hand lights a green taper candle on a mantel in front of floral wallpaper.

The shade complements the brand’s Roselle Grove floral wallpaper. It also works with greens and warm neutrals.

Pueblo by C2

C2 Paint selected Pueblo (C2-510), a warm shade between dusty pink and terracotta. The color shifts with the light, looking pinker during the day and darker in the evening.

Paint sample in muted mauve-brown shade labeled Pueblo and C2-510. — Paint color sample in a muted mauve-brown shade labeled “Pueblo” and “C2-510.”

The brand says “we’re looking outward again, toward the things that make us feel alive.” C2 suggests pairing Pueblo with deep browns, muted greens and natural materials.

What the list signals

Wood also made the 2027 list. Minwax chose Pickled Oak, a light wood stain with warm undertones. Unlike paint, the stain lets the wood grain show through, and homeowners can use it to lighten old furniture, shelving and other wood projects.

Across these picks, the pattern is consistent. Brands are steering homeowners toward colors that feel grounded and comfortable, from olive and clay to muted blue. For a year of personal, lived-in homes, that may be the most useful signal of all.

Source: design-milk.com

Frequently asked questions

What is Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year?

Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year is Grounded (T27-01), a dark olive green with brown undertones inspired by nature. Behr recommends it for interior and exterior projects, including living rooms and kitchens.

Which 2027 paint color is recommended for front doors?

Valspar’s Cottage Door (8004-38E) is recommended for bedrooms, living rooms, exterior siding and front doors. It is a muted blue-gray with warm undertones.

What is Dutch Boy’s 2027 Color of the Year called?

Dutch Boy’s 2027 Color of the Year is Deep Rooted (311-7DB), a warm orange that resembles terracotta. The brand suggests pairing it with soft whites, blues or greens on walls and furniture.

Which 2027 paint color does Dunn-Edwards recommend for powder rooms?

Dunn-Edwards recommends French Press Coffee (DEBN07) for powder rooms, home offices and entryways. It is a dark brown with subtle purple undertones that resemble dark roasted coffee.

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