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Hugh Metcalf

This 3,000-Year-Old Color Is Having a Moment — But Why Exactly Are People Talking About 'Celadon' in 2025?

A mint green bedroom with terracotta sheet overhanging the bed.

Have you heard of 'Celadon' before? I know someone out there has, because searches for this color are currently going through the roof online. Celadon refers to a type of pottery glaze, dating back to some 1600BC in China, known for its green-gray finish. It's a much sought-after style, but more than just the ceramics, the color is what's transcending into modern design right now, as a sophisticated and nuanced green hue.

What that actually translates into in the color that's trending today is hard to pinpoint, however. Celadon, as a reactive glaze, has such variety in color that the way that it's interpreted is sort of up to you. It's also one of those chameleon color trends — it can look different at different points of the day, shifting in tone even as you look at it.

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