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Colors of the year: discover the colors of the year from leading brands

Check out the colors of the year 2026 from the main brands and see how to apply them to transform your decor with trends and sophistication

By Chrys Hadrian

Submitted at Dec 16, 2025, 7:25 PM

10 min de leitura
Neutros quentes, verdes orgânicos e tons profundos aparecem entre as cores do ano 2026, escolhidas por marcas que ditam tendências na decoração.

Neutros quentes, verdes orgânicos e tons profundos aparecem entre as cores do ano 2026, escolhidas por marcas que ditam tendências na decoração. (Reprodução/Divulgação)

The colors of the year act as a sensitive portrait of our time. More than aesthetic trends, they translate behavioral changes, collective desires, and new ways of inhabiting projects. In 2026, the choices of major paint brands and color institutes reveal a clear movement towards welcome, emotional balance, and connection with nature, without giving up sophistication and contemporaneity.

Selection featuring some of the colors of the year 2026, bets from national and international brands that influence interior design.

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What is perceived is a valuation of tones that create comfortable and durable atmospheres, designed for the long term. Warm neutrals, organic greens, deep blues, and intense colors appear as tools to transform projects into true refuges. Below, we gathered the colors of the year 2026 from some of the main references in the sector with suggestions on how to apply them in decoration.

Pantone: Cloud Dancer


The Pantone, a North American institute that is a global reference in color standardization and trends, chose for 2026 the PANTONE Cloud Dancer, a soft and ethereal white. The choice marks a moment of visual deceleration, proposing projects that are lighter, quieter, and more balanced.

Pantone announces the white Cloud Dancer as the Color of the Year 2026

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How to apply in decoration:

Cloud Dancer works as a sophisticated neutral base, ideal for main walls, ceilings, and large surfaces. It values natural light and allows highlighting furniture, artworks, and textures. It is especially recommended for living rooms, bedrooms, and integrated projects that seek a feeling of spaciousness and serenity.

Coloro: Transformative Teal


The Coloro, a British company specializing in color systems and global trend research, in collaboration with the trend agency WGSN, presented Transformative Teal as the key color for 2026. The hue blends blue and green in a balanced way, symbolizing transformation, adaptability, and connection with nature.

Coloro + WGSN: Transformative Teal — transformation and balance.

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How to apply in decoration:

Versatile, the tone can be used on accent walls, panels, or cabinetry. In projects such as offices, living rooms, and bedrooms, it creates depth without weighing down. It pairs well with wood, matte metals, and warm neutral tones.

Suvinil: Tempestade and Cipó da Amazônia


The Suvinil, a Brazilian paint brand belonging to the BASF group, chose two colors of the year for 2026: Tempestade, a soft grayish pink, and Cipó da Amazônia, an organic green with a yellowish undertone. The proposal reflects the duality between introspection and collective connection.

Suvinil: Tempestade and Cipó da Amazônia - Brazilian duo.

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How to apply in decoration:

Tempestade is ideal for bedrooms, intimate living rooms, and rest areas, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Cipó da Amazônia works very well in social areas, balconies, and kitchens, bringing freshness and vitality. The two colors can dialogue in the same project, creating balance between softness and energy.

Coral: Azul Puro


The Coral, a Dutch brand belonging to the AkzoNobel group, defined Azul Puro as its color of the year 2026. The balanced shade of blue was chosen to encourage more tranquil, light, and emotionally stable projects.

Color of the Year 2026 by Coral

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Color of the Year 2026 by Coral

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Color of the Year 2026 by Coral

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Sherwin-Williams: Cáqui Universal (Universal Khaki)


The Sherwin-Williams, an American company founded in 1866 and one of the largest manufacturers of paint in the world, chose Cáqui Universal (SW 6150) as its color of the year 2026. The warm khaki hue reinforces the search for stability, comfort, and timelessness.

Sherwin-Williams: Universal Khaki (Universal Khaki) - timeless neutral.

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How to apply in decoration:

Universal Khaki is extremely versatile and can be used in practically all projects. It works as a neutral base for contemporary designs, pairing well with wood, natural fibers, and more intense colors applied in details.

Dutch Boy: Melodious Ivory


The Dutch Boy, a North American brand founded in 1907 and belonging to the PPG Industries group, chose Melodious Ivory (313-2DB) as its color of the year 2026. The warm ivory creates bright, yet more cozy projects than traditional whites.

Dutch Boy: Melodious Ivory - welcoming neutrality.

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How to apply in decoration:

Ideal for projects like living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways, the hue serves as a backdrop for colorful or wooden furniture. It is a safe choice for those who desire brightness without visual coldness.

Valspar: Warm Eucalyptus


The Valspar, a North American company founded in 1806 and now part of the Sherwin-Williams group, chose Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) as its color of the year 2026. The warm-toned green reinforces the trend towards more organic projects.

Valspar: Warm Eucalyptus - restorative nature.

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How to apply in decoration:

Warm Eucalyptus works very well in kitchens, bedrooms, and offices, creating a sense of calm. Combine with earthy tones, handmade ceramics, and plants for a natural and contemporary look.

Glidden: Warm Mahogany


The Glidden, an American brand of the PPG Industries group, chose Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7) as color of the year 2026. The deep mahogany tone brings intensity and sophistication.

Glidden: Warm Mahogany - warmth and depth.

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How to apply in decoration:

Ideal for dining rooms, libraries, and accent walls, Warm Mahogany creates more intimate projects. It should be balanced with good lighting and light tones in floors and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore: Silhouette


The Benjamin Moore, an American company founded in 1883 and a reference in premium paints, chose Silhouette (AF-655) as its color of the year 2026. The dark brown with charcoal nuances is sophisticated and versatile.

Benjamin Moore: Silhouette - sophistication in deep brown.

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How to apply in decoration:

It works well on accent walls, living rooms, and hallways. When combined with warm lighting, wood, and natural fabrics, it creates elegant and welcoming projects.

Behr: Hidden Gem


The Behr, an American brand founded in 1947, chose Hidden Gem (N430-6A) as color of the year 2026. The deep blue-green acts as a contemporary new neutral.

Behr: Hidden Gem - teal gem.

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How to apply in decoration:

It can be used on cabinets, shelves, doors, or main walls. It pairs with golden metals, light woods, and natural surfaces.

Graham & Brown: Divine Damson


The Graham & Brown, a British company founded in 1946, chose Divine Damson as its color of the year 2026. The deep plum tone reinforces the trend towards more dramatic and immersive projects.

Graham & Brown: Divine Damson - dramatic elegance.

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How to apply in decoration:

Ideal for bathrooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and libraries, Divine Damson creates visual impact. Combine with light tones and strategic lighting to avoid excessive visual weight.

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