Colour trends play a vital role, influencing consumer preferences and shaping the overall aesthetic of interior spaces. In the year ahead, paint brands predict colours inspired by nature. More specifically, brown is back as the new beige and green isn’t going away.

Here are eight major paint manufacturers’ specific picks for 2026.

Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore has fully embraced brown after its 2025 pick, which was a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown. 2026’s chosen colour, Silhouette, is a rich espresso hue with subtle hints of burnt umber and delicate charcoal undertones. It’s meant to reflect a perfectly tailored suit — classic and versatile, elevating any space from expected to exceptional.

Krylon
Best known for its spray paints, Krylon’s select is also inspired by the world’s most consumed beverage, after water. Coffee Bean is bold-bodied and sure to make a big statement wherever used. At the same time, this almost-black brown invites a sense of harmony and serenity into the home.

Pittsburgh Paints
Pittsburgh Paints picked brown, too, though its choice has a distinctive red tinge likened to rust and reddened soils. Warm Mahogany is simultaneously refined and dynamic; its brown undertones ground a room, while its lively red hues add warmth and abundance.

Sherwin-Williams
In line with Benjamin Moore, Krylon and Pittsburgh Paints, Sherwin-Williams’ Universal Khaki is a grounded neutral that’s timeless and ultra-usable, complementing a wide range of colours. However, where Sherwin-Williams differs is its shade is a mid-tone tan, both familiar like the enveloping warmth of a well-worn jacket yet fresh.

BeautiTone
BeautiTone has gone with an earthy hue again, though the paint brand opted for a deep, moody green this year, instead of brown like it did in 2025. Reminiscent of a shaded forest floor, Muse is steeped in the artistry of the classic paints, providing darkness and depth to anchor a space.

Sico
Likewise, Sico went with a green, Boreal Forest, a symbol of shared Canadian identity. The deep green captures the spirit of this country’s natural landscapes, and pays tribute to the resilience and renewal of some of the world’s largest forests.

Valspar
Valspar’s Warm Eucalyptus is also a green that trends on the warmer side, though it pairs with cooler shades, too. The rich botanical green reflects a collective desire for calm, grounding design that adapts to the ever-changing pace of life.

Behr
Unlike BeautiTone, Sico and Valspar, Behr’s 2026 pick is a cooler green with a fresh twist. Hidden Gem, a smoky jade, hits just the right balance between blue and green, and still has a nod to nature.