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2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Universal Khaki
Neutrals are shifting to sandy shades, making this beautiful khaki the ideal choice for our HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year. Explore the many ways a true khaki paint color can become the foundation of incredible design.
COLOR TREND
Timeless Neutral
Use neutral colors like Universal Khaki and Neutral Ground with modern architecture’s clean lines. Stone and wood let the connection to the outdoors shine by featuring natural material in sculptural moments of décor. Furniture delivers fun pops of color and added personality.
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COLOR TREND
Sunset Color
Create a sunset (or sunrise) effect by bringing in complementary shades in broad swaths across rooms. Here, Cordovan grounds the room while lighter Reddened Earth absorbs the light. This soothing design technique helps to create a peaceful retreat.
COLOR TREND
Color Contrasts
Celebrate contrasting colors pulled from within a complementary palette to create a unique and bold look that is simultaneously creative and calming. Still Water, Creamy and Reddened Earth create such a trio with stunning results.
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COLOR TREND
Off the Wall
This unexpected Hazel wall is just the beginning. Pull hues into furniture, accessories and décor like those on this Secret Garden table. A coordinated Cordovan door pulls the room’s look together.
COLOR TREND
Conscious Color
The process of creating colors is being revitalized with a renewed respect for nature, ecological wisdom and historical practices. Colors like Universal Khaki and Secret Garden are rich hues that express this trend as organic shades.
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COLOR TREND
Neutrals and Nature
In the kitchen, take soft neutrals like Universal Khaki and Creamy and step up to an equally soft color like Lemon Chiffon to give space for an unexpected nature-inspired backsplash.
COLOR TREND
Blurring the Lines
Lines are drawn between the indoors and outdoors. Earthy shades like Griffin, Cordovan and Universal Khaki create a palette for modern design complementing natural finishes.
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2026 COLOR COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Honest Essentials
Our color and trends expert, Ashley Banbury, takes you on a guided tour of spaces designed within our 2026 Color Collection of the Year, Honest Essentials. Discover earthy yet bold color combinations that deliver on warmth and authenticity.
2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Universal Khaki
Watch and discover how the long-term appeal of Universal Khaki makes it an ideal choice as a new neutral and future-forward color.
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