The Biggest Color Trends For 2027 (And How To Use Them In Your Home)
Every fall, the paint brands reveal their colors of the year, and this year the pattern is hard to miss. We’re leaving the cool grays and stark whites behind for color that feels warmer, richer, and more alive. Sherwin-Williams picked a pale herbal green, Behr went with a mossy olive, and Valspar chose a dusty blue.
What I like about this direction is that none of it is hard to live with. These are colors pulled from nature, so they work with the wood tones, stone, and plants you probably already have at home. Here are the color trends for 2027 I’d pay attention to, and how I’d use each one.
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Color Trends for 2027
1. Herbal Green
Celery by Sherwin-Williams (SW 6421) is the boldest color of the year pick Sherwin-Williams has made in years. It’s a pale, fresh green that looks just like the vegetable, and it comes with a story about calm and restoration. I’d use it somewhere you want a room to feel like a deep breath, like a bedroom, a bathroom, or a quiet reading corner. Pair it with creamy whites and natural wood so it reads soft rather than minty.
Color Trends for 2027
2. Deep Mossy Olive
Grounded by Behr (T27-01) is a warm olive green with mossy notes and brown undertones, and it’s the fourth year in a row that Behr has picked a dark, saturated color. I would suggest it for living rooms, studies, bedrooms, dining rooms, and cabinetry. I especially love the cabinetry idea. An olive kitchen island or built-in feels collected and grounded in a way a standard neutral never does.
Color Trends for 2027
3. Sunbaked Clay
Sherwin-Williams’ 2027 forecast calls out sunbaked clays, and Behr’s palette includes clay hues and muted pinks too. Think terracotta, dusty rose, and warm adobe tones. This is the family I’d reach for when a client says they want warmth without going bold. A clay-toned wall or a muted pink in a bedroom feels soft, earthy, and a little bit sophisticated.
Color Trends for 2027
4. Airy Blue
Valspar chose Cottage Door, a comforting gray-blue, for its color of the year. It’s soft and a little dusty, so it never feels cold or sterile, and that makes it easy to live with in almost any room. Think of the faded blue of a well-loved cottage door, calm and welcoming without demanding attention. I’d use it in a bedroom or bathroom where you want a quiet, restful feel, or on kitchen cabinets for a color that feels classic without being a predictable navy.
Color Trends for 2027
5. Jewel Tones
Sherwin-Williams also named bold jewel tones in its forecast; think emerald, sapphire, and deep plum. I’d keep these to smaller, enclosed spaces like a powder room, a library nook, or a single accent piece of furniture, the same way I approach any saturated color in a whole-home palette. They look incredible in a room with a door that closes.
Color Trends for 2027
6. Mustard Yellow
Yellow is making a comeback, but not the sugary lemon kind. Yellow is trending toward ochre, goldenrod, Dijon mustard, and spicy brown-yellow, the warmest, most grown-up version of yellow I’ve seen in years. What I love about mustard is that it behaves more like a neutral than a bright color. I’d use it on a front door, a kitchen island, or in a dining room where the color feels like candlelight.
Color Trends for 2027
7. Nature-Inspired Neutrals
Don’t worry, neutrals aren’t going anywhere. They’re just getting warmer and more earthy. Behr’s palette includes warm neutrals that sit comfortably next to all the greens and clays above, and they make a great connecting color if you’re pulling several of these trends into one home.
Color Trends for 2027
How to Use These Colors Without Overdoing It
If you’re nervous about committing, start small. Paint a single piece of furniture, a bookcase, or the inside of a closet, and live with it for a few weeks. If you’re going bolder, keep your trim and ceiling in a soft warm white so the color has room to breathe. And as always, test large swatches in your own light before you buy a gallon.
Color Trends for 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Color of the Year for 2027?
There isn’t one official answer, since each brand picks its own. Sherwin-Williams chose Celery, Behr chose Grounded, and Valspar chose Cottage Door.
Has Benjamin Moore announced its 2027 Color of the Year?
Benjamin Moore said its reveal was coming sometime in October, so check their site for the latest. Pantone also hadn’t announced a 2027 Color of the Year yet.
Are gray and white paint colors going out of style?
Not entirely, but the momentum has clearly shifted toward warmer, more colorful choices. If you love a white or gray, choose one with warm undertones so it feels current and works with the earthy colors that are trending.
How do I choose between a trending color and a timeless one?
I’d use the same rule I use for everything else: put the trend on the smaller, easier-to-change surfaces first, like an accent wall, a piece of furniture, or a powder room, and keep your big, expensive surfaces classic.
What colors go well with olive green and celery green?
Warm whites, creamy neutrals, natural wood tones, and brass or bronze hardware all pair beautifully with these greens. For contrast, a muted clay or dusty pink is a great companion.
