Last Updated on October 17, 2024 by lindseymahoney
Popular paint companies have already started rolling out their 2025 color of the year predictions and we have all of the details here! Every year, paint brands make paint color predictions and color forecasts about what they expect to see trending in the new year.
In most cases, you can see a common theme appear with the colors of the year that provide insight into the design trends to expect in the new year.
For example, in 2021, the world was coming out of lockdown and it seemed all of the color experts had a vision of “starting fresh” in the new year. The color of the year selections for 2021 were primarily earth tones that felt like a warm hug.
In 2022, the color of the year predictions included lots of green! Sage greens were all the rage with a focus on bringing the outdoors in and incorporating this calming natural hue.
Let’s check out the 2025 color of the year picks that have been announced so far!
Quietude by HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams
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Quietude is a soft sage with a whisper of blue influence. This blue-green paint color is stunning and the perfect choice for a bedroom or piece of furniture.
Quietude is a great backdrop for modern minimalism design. It pairs well with warm neutrals like wood furniture or the paint color, Spiced Cider.
*Check out more sage green paint colors to try at home!
Rumors by Behr Paint Company
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Behr’s pick for the 2025 color of the year is a rich ruby red adding warmth to any space. The warm undertones in this moody red create a cozy atmosphere without feeling harsh. People who are brave enough to add bold red walls to their home is automatically a badass in my book.
The unexpected red theory is the idea that adding any amount of red to a room where it doesn’t belong automatically makes the room look more pulled together. Maybe 2025 is the year that we all test out the unexpected red theory with this timeless red hue!
Abby from @abby_roadhome added this pop of color to her hallway and it adds so much personality to this often forgotten space.
Behr offers a color trends palette for 2025 including warm tones and cool shades to use in your home next year.
Encore by Valspar
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Encore is a bold blue that has an energetic appeal and will make a lasting statement in your home. The violet undertones of this blue shade will become more prominent in low lighting. Consider using this color on kitchen cabinetry or your front door to welcome guests.
Colors that coordinate well with this deep blue are lavender and sage green.
“As we seek a joy-filled life, this approachable and livable ultramarine creates a perfect backdrop for happiness in the home.” – – Sue Kim, Valspar® Director of Color Marketing
Violet by Minwax
“Violet is the perfect pick for those who want to showcase their individuality and go bold at home.” — LISBETH PARADA, COLOR MARKETING MANAGER, MINWAX
This cool hue is another color that is a bit intimidating to me. If I were to try this 2025 color trend, it would probably be in a bathroom or as an accent color in a room.
In my opinion, using this color in design takes a little more skill than incorporating earthy tones like greens and blues into your home. I like the challenge of trying this color to create a modern look.
Mapped Blue by Dutch Boy Paints
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Mapped Blue is another eye-catching blue green paint color that adds personality to any space in your home. Add it to the walls of your living space and pair it with a creamy white and earthy shades to create a cozy atmosphere.
I love this color because it brings energy into the space and feels a little bold and daring. If painting your walls in this blue shade is intimidating, consider adding this pop of color with home decor.
Sherwin Williams Color Capsule
Instead of choosing one color, Sherwin Williams chose a color capsule of trends for 2025.
Our Color Capsule of the Year can be curated to stand out with any style. We wanted a modern, fresh take on color, with a balanced and usable assortment of shades. – Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing
Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore
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Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is described as a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown, this nuanced color brings a smooth familiarity to any design. I love this color choice because the purple hue feels a little daring, but the brown undertones give it a more muted and natural look.
Along with announcing the 2025 color of the year, Benjamin Moore has shared a complete color palette that can be used together in the new year.
Purple Basil by Glidden Paints / PPG
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Glidden has chosen Purple Basil as their 2025 Color of the Year. This is another warm plum color that is clearly a trend for the new year.
In 2025, Glidden paint experts want people to embrace maximalism and not “play it safe” when it comes to choosing paint colors.
*Check out more mauve paint colors to try in your home next year!
Standout Colors by Pantone
For 2025, Pantone chose a palette of colors that they expect to be trending in the new year. These colors are based off of the trends seen at New York Fashion Week.
Pantone describes this palette as a color melange providing a strong chromatic foundation and playful and energetic accents for moments of magic.
Based on the color palettes chosen by the paint experts, I predict that 2025 will be the year of the maximalist. Where more is more and bold colors dominate fashion and home decor and interiors.
What do you think of the paint color trends for 2025? Do you plan on using any of the paint colors in your home?