These Ten Interior Paint Colour Trends for 2026 explore how colour influences our home design and feelings this year. Interior styles in 2026 are guided by colours that feel lively yet comforting. Paint trends lean towards deeper, more emotional shades that add warmth, balance, and personality to modern living. Leading brands demonstrate that blue and green remain dominant, inspired by nature and the pursuit of wellbeing. Earthy reds, rich purples, and golden neutrals bring sophistication and depth, while muted pastels keep spaces serene and bright. Overall, these colours reflect how we envision our homes feeling in 2026: modern yet grounded, expressive yet soothing.
10 Interior Paint Colours For 2026
WGSN + Coloro: Transformative Teal (Colour of the Year 2026)
Transformative Teal is a balanced blue-green, symbolising renewal and progress. It reflects a collective desire for calm strength and a connection to the natural world. The shade feels elegant and restorative, making it ideal for bedrooms, living spaces, or cabinetry. It pairs beautifully with warm whites, sandy beige, natural oak, and brass finishes, adding depth without heaviness.
Dulux: Rhythm of Blues (Colour Family of the Year 2026)
Dulux introduces Rhythm of Blues, featuring three soulful indigo blue shades: Mellow Flow, Free Groove, and Slow Swing, designed to embody the rhythm of modern living. These colours range from light sky blue to deep midnight blue, offering tranquillity and versatility. They suit layered schemes or minimalist spaces where calmness is essential. Pair with warm woods, cream linen, soft grey or textured stone to create a harmonious, timeless atmosphere.
Behr: Hidden Gem (Colour of the Year 2026)
Hidden Gem is a smoky jade blue-green that merges tranquillity with modern style. It acts like a new neutral, versatile enough for both traditional and contemporary interiors. Use it in bedrooms, kitchens, or reading nooks. Pair with crisp white, walnut, cream linen, or brass to enhance its gentle glow.
Valspar: Warm Eucalyptus (Colour of the Year 2026)
Warm Eucalyptus is a soft, vintage-inspired green that evokes an organic and serene feel. It represents balance, renewal, and the beauty of understated design. This colour is ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, or tranquil living spaces. Pair it with off-white, clay, light oak, or muted terracotta to create a relaxed and restorative aesthetic.
Graham & Brown: Divine Damson (Colour of the Year 2026)
Divine Damson is a rich berry-cherry tone with a luxurious, comforting feel. It reflects confidence and personality, shifting from pale minimalism to bold colour. Perfect for dining rooms or bedrooms, it fosters a sense of intimacy and warmth. Pair with gold, cream, dusky pink, or charcoal accents to add depth and sophistication.
Little Greene: Adventurer (Colour of the Year 2026)
Adventurer is a rich aubergine shade with subtle brown undertones that add elegance and character. The colour reflects a renewed appreciation for heritage-inspired interiors and craftsmanship. It works beautifully in hallways, living rooms, and study spaces. Pair it with olive green, ivory, bronze, or natural linen for a refined yet grounded palette.
Benjamin Moore: Silhouette AF-655 (Colour of the Year 2026)
Silhouette is a lush espresso-brown with charcoal undertones, inspired by tailoring and timeless design. It offers quiet strength and sophisticated contrast, adding elegance to living rooms or home offices. Pair with ivory, blush, caramel or soft gold to balance its depth with warmth.
C2 Paint: Epernay #639 (Colour of the Year 2026)
Epernay is a soft, mineral-ochre shade with a golden warmth that radiates a sense of comfort. It reflects grounded optimism and a desire for uplifting spaces. This hue brightens darker rooms and adds warmth to north-facing homes. Pair it with navy, pale sage, rattan, or warm marble to create a calm, cohesive atmosphere.
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (Colour of the Year 2026)
Sherwin-Williams has chosen Persimmon as its Colour of the Year for 2026. This sun-warmed terracotta features gentle peach and clay undertones, symbolising comfort, creativity, and renewal. It adds warmth and optimism to interiors without appearing bold or heavy. Persimmon introduces a soft vibrancy to living rooms and kitchens or makes a stunning statement in hallways and entryways. Pair it with creamy neutrals, sage, pale oak, or brushed brass to create a harmonious, welcoming atmosphere.
Lick: Return to Play (Colour Edit 2026)
Lick’s Return to Play 2026 palette celebrates creativity through refreshed primary shades, including Red 06, Yellow 07, Blue 18, and Green 05. The colour edit promotes expressive living and emotional energy, encouraging homeowners to rediscover joy in colour. It is perfect for accent walls, children’s rooms, or creative corners. Pair it with soft neutrals, textured textiles, and matte finishes for a balanced, modern look.
Final Thoughts on 2026 Interior Colour Trends
The interior paint colours of 2026 centre on emotion, balance and individuality. Globally, brands are creating palettes that nurture, energise and inspire. Whether you are drawn to the calm depth of Transformative Teal, the richness of Divine Damson or the playful optimism of Lick’s Return to Play, this year’s colours bring personality and warmth back into our spaces. Interiors are evolving beyond surface style, celebrating colour as a reflection of how we want to live and how we want our homes to feel.
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Author: Homegirl London. Images: AI created by Homegirl London to show an interpretation of the colours; they may not be an exact match.