Colors make interiors sing. You don't have to be a maximalist or drench your home in a bright yellow, but a touch of tasteful and deliberate color brings immeasurable character to a space. And the success of a color scheme lies in the right pairings. Thankfully, 2026 is bringing a little edge — color is getting cooler, meaning shaking up your duos can lead to a more interesting space. So, please let me introduce you to my new favorite color combination.
I'll start by acknowledging that deep, chocolate brown and light blue were the hottest color combination last year. And while it perfectly accentuates what it means to dabble in color pairing experimentation (high contrast but with contemporary character), I think there's something even more exciting on the horizon: burgundy and light blue. "Burgundy and light blue work so beautifully together because even though they are both big color trends, they aren't often paired, so it feels like a welcome surprise," explains interior designer Rachel Chudley, who just launched her own paint brand.
