Top Paint Colours for 2026 What's Trending This Year
Trending Colours for 2026
If you're thinking about refreshing your home or business this year, colour choice has never been more exciting. 2026 is bringing a bold shift in what homeowners and designers are reaching for — from rich, moody blues to warm, grounded neutrals. Here's a breakdown of the top paint colour trends for 2026 to help inspire your next project.
1. Silhouette — Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2026
Benjamin Moore's colour of the year, Silhouette AF-655, is a sophisticated, moody dark tone that's making a major statement in 2026. Deep, dramatic, and incredibly versatile, it works beautifully as an accent wall, in a home office, or even throughout an entire room for a bold, high-end look. Pair it with warm white trim for a striking contrast that feels both modern and timeless.
2. Indigo Blues — Dulux Colours of the Year 2026
Dulux went all in on blue for 2026, introducing a family of indigo shades as their colours of the year:
Free Groove™ — a vibrant, energetic indigo
Mellow Flow™ — a soft, airy light blue perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms
Slow Swing™ — a deep, meditative dark blue ideal for accent walls and feature spaces
Blue is back in a big way in 2026 — and these shades prove it can be both calming and bold depending on how you use it.
3. Warm Neutrals Are Still Going Strong
Despite the bold colour pushes from major brands, warm neutrals remain one of the most requested colours in residential painting. Think soft beiges, creamy whites, and greige tones that create a cozy, inviting atmosphere in any room. Colours like Always Almond, Accessible Beige, and Pale Oak continue to dominate living rooms, bedrooms, and open concept spaces.
Warm neutrals are timeless for a reason — they photograph beautifully, appeal to buyers, and work with virtually any décor style.
4. Transformative Teal
Teal is having a major moment in 2026. Named as Coloro's colour of the year, transformative teal sits perfectly between blue and green — versatile enough for kitchens, bathrooms, and accent walls. Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay and Benjamin Moore's Aegean Teal are two of the most popular picks in this family right now.
5. Earthy Greens
Nature-inspired greens continue to trend strongly into 2026. Soft sage, olive, and mossy greens bring the outdoors in and create a grounded, organic feel. These tones work especially well in kitchens, dining rooms, and home offices where a calming but fresh energy is desired.
6. Classic Whites — Never Out of Style
No matter what bold colours are trending, crisp and warm whites remain the backbone of great interior design. Colours like Cloud White, Chantilly Lace, and Simply White by Benjamin Moore continue to be top sellers for ceilings, trim, and full room applications. When in doubt, a beautifully applied white never goes out of style.
Ready to Bring These Trends Into Your Home?
At Brush to Wall Residential & Commercial Painting, we stay on top of the latest colour trends so you don't have to. Whether you're drawn to a bold indigo feature wall or a warm neutral refresh throughout your home, our team will help bring your vision to life with precision and professionalism.
Contact us today for a free quote and let's make your space something to talk about.
