Ladies and gentlemen, the season is upon us. No, I'm not talking about Autumn, but the incoming influx of Color of the Year 2026 announcements. Over the next few months, we're expecting every paint brand with skin in the game to share its insight into the color we'll all soon be desperate to cover our homes with.
US paint brand Behr has already let slip its prediction: Hidden Gem, a smoky jade that's neither here nor there, but plenty elegant. Sherwin-Williams has announced its 2026 color forecast with 42 sunbaked shades that hint at what's soon to come.
