Each year popular paint companies and industry experts choose what hue makes the list for the annual colour of the year, a colour trend forecast.
The colours of the year capture the current moment in design. Several factors are taken into consideration by the colour professionals and insights are gathered from pop culture, architectural, fashion, and technological trends. As an example, the ’80s had its splashy neon and the ’60s rocked psychedelic patterns and natural desert-coloured hues.
Check out which shades you can expect to see this year.
Aegean Teal by Benjamin Moore
Colour: Aegean Teal 2136-40
Details: Cool, soft, calming, blue-green with grey undertone.
Suggested Use: Bedrooms, home office, kitchen cabinetry, built-ins.
Pair With: Buttery yellows, creamy off-whites, deep earthy hues.
Decorate With: Natural materials such as wood, stone, and brick.
Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams
Colour: Urbane Bronze SW 7048
Details: Warm, rich, bold, neutral, dark earthy brown with grey undertones.
Suggested Use: Den, bedroom, accent wall, front door.
Pair With: Warm white.
Decorate With: Natural materials, including wood, stone, and woven fabrics. Textured accents, such as worn leather, faux sheepskin, and aged metals.
Passionate by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Colour: Passionate HGSW2032
Details: Warm, rich, bold, elegant, saturated red.
Suggested Use: Dining room, living room, accent wall or wall treatment.
Pair With: Soft whites, creamy whites, cool, deep blue.
Decorate With: Neutral furniture and nature-inspired accents.
Paint companies, Valspar, Behr, and Dulux, each developed a colour palette for 2021 offering several colours. Click the name of each paint company to view their selections for colours of the year and be inspired to create your own fresh look.