Colors of the Year36 Stories
Color10 Ways to Use Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year
See how this clean, calming white can brighten rooms, balance bold colors and create a fresh backdrop at home
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Colors of the Year9 Paint Colors Poised to Dominate in 2026
Major paint brands are leaning warm for 2026, with cozy greens, creamy neutrals and a few moody darks in the mix
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ColorPantone Is Down With Light Brown for Its 2025 Color of the Year
Meet Mocha Mousse, a soft and comforting milk chocolate hue, and see how to use it inside and outside of a home
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Colors of the Year10 Paint Colors Set to Define 2025
Paint companies’ Color of the Year selections signal warm shades of plum, brown and red will dominate home interiors
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ColorPantone Picks a Peach for Its 2024 Color of the Year
See how to use this juicy hue to create calm yet flourishing spaces inside and outside the home
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Colors of the Year10 Paint Colors Ready to Take Over in 2024
Blue is huge, but dark hues and warm tones also find favor among major paint companies’ 2024 Color of the Year picks
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ColorPantone Chooses a Vibrant Magenta for 2023 Color of the Year
Viva Magenta is a bold, cool red hue meant to promote optimism and joy. See how to use it around your home
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Colors of the Year7 Paint Colors Set to Be Big in 2023
See the soft neutrals, warm pinks and deep blue-greens defining major paint companies’ 2023 Color of the Year choices
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ColorPantone Picks a Periwinkle Blue for Its 2022 Color of the Year
Very Peri is an enchanting purple-blue hybrid chosen to represent courage and creativity. See how to use it in your home
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Colors of the YearGreen Is the Top Paint Color for 2022
Major paint companies reach a rare consensus, anointing various shades of green as their 2022 color of the year choices
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Landscape DesignPantone’s 2021 Color of the Year Looks Optimistic in Landscapes
See 9 ways to use Pantone’s pairing of Illuminating, a bright yellow, and Ultimate Gray in your outdoor space
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