Behr Unveils Rich and Dynamic “Grounded” as 2027’s Color of the Year
Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year offers a fresh perspective on classic green with “Grounded (T27-01),” known as “Behr’s Grounded Balances.” This hue merges the mossy and olive spectrums with brown undertones, creating a versatile and earthy palette.
Embracing Nature with “Grounded”
According to Kayla Kratz, Behr’s head of color, “Grounded” has a shifting character throughout the day. In the morning, its mossy green shines brightest, transitioning to a more pronounced olive tone by midday. Evening brings out its brown undertones, giving spaces a cozy and enveloping feel.
The color is meticulously crafted with green and brown to ensure each hue plays an essential role. Kratz reveals, “We aimed for moss to keep the shade alive, olive to bring warmth, and brown to add depth without straying from green.”
This color captures a broader movement in design trends toward richer earth tones and natural materials, linking fashion, furniture, and decor. Inspired by nature, “Grounded” mirrors the harmony of greens and browns found beneath a forest canopy. It blends with these tones to create a grounded and cohesive look.
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“Grounded” ushers in a paradigm shift from the neutral interiors of the past, with Behr predicting spaces to embrace warmer, earthier tones in 2027. This trend highlights more characterful environments crafted from deep colors and natural textures. The color helps achieve the perfect aesthetic in modern design.
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As part of Behr’s 2027 Color Trends Palette, “Grounded” is accompanied by warm neutrals, layered greens, muted pinks, clay tones, soft blues, and deeper shades such as Nightfall, Sarsaparilla, Smokey Claret, and Mozart. Historic shades such as Coastal Beige and Sarsaparilla also make a comeback.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Behr’s Color of the Year for 2027?
Behr’s Color of the Year for 2027 is “Grounded (T27-01),” a hue that merges mossy and olive spectrums with brown undertones to create a versatile and earthy palette.
How does Behr’s “Grounded” change throughout the day?
“Grounded” changes character throughout the day, with its mossy green shining brightest in the morning, transitioning to a more pronounced olive tone by midday, and revealing its brown undertones in the evening.
What design trends does “Grounded” complement?
“Grounded” complements design trends that move toward richer earth tones and natural materials, linking fashion, furniture, and decor to create warmer, more characterful interiors.