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2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Universal Khaki
Neutrals are balancing in harmony with a slower life on the lakeshore. Warm, sandy Universal Khaki delivers a longevity that brings instant familiarity and comfort to kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and more. It’s a color that feels at home everywhere.
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Neutral Ground
Elevate design with the clean look of Neutral Ground. This warm white is ideal for large surfaces where it helps to reflect light and visually enlarge spaces. Use it in entryways, sunlit rooms and enclosed spaces that you want to feel brighter.
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FEATURED COLOR
Still Water
A blue with teal undertones, cool Still Water draws inspiration from nature — ensuring harmony with other hues in the Honest Essentials Color Collection. Incorporate organic materials with sculptural moments for simple sophistication.
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Creamy
Create an inviting atmosphere with Creamy. As a foundational neutral, popular warm-white Creamy gives space for bolder colors in the Collection to shine, while maintaining a soft yet intentional design presence.
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Griffin
This neutral, earthy brown grounds the Honest Essentials Color Collection. It pairs beautifully with brass and other fixtures to deliver surroundings that exude a moody, cocooning vibe — making it ideal for the bathroom setting.
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Secret Garden
A saturated mossy green becomes a living wall to fiber-woven baskets and plant-filled shelves. It’s equally at home on trim — framing a doorway in its fresh tones. Imagine how Secret Garden can bring lush life to staples and décor in your home.
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FEATURED COLOR
Cordovan
Cheers to burgundy wine-red Cordovan and the way it adds depth to counter the height of a dream room devoted to reading and leisure. A burst of bold color on an accent wall and ceiling — a creative touch from designer Brian Patrick Flynn that is easy to incorporate in your own home.
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Hazel
Cool-green Hazel sets an eye on walls, trim and virtually any space. Its joyful, watery tone is a refreshing contrast to the earthier colors in the Collection, making it useful in designing for visual respites within a home.
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HGTV® DREAM HOME 2026
Tour the Home
See how our 2026 Color Collection of the Year, Honest Essentials, brings together a vision for the entire HGTV Dream Home 2026. As every shade was curated to complement the next, the palette weaves a sense of unity and warmth throughout the home. Take a tour and experience the transformation for yourself.
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