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Olivia Wolfe

Unexpectedly, Dulux Just Announced a Trio as Its Color(s) of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"

Image of a modern, open living room with walls that are painted in a mix of light blue, bright mid blue, and navy blue. There is an off-white sofa and white bench seating. There are blue and neutral decor accents around the room.

With just over three months left of this year, the design world is starting to look to the year ahead. What colors and patterns have defined the past months, and what do we have to look forward to in 2026? For the UK-based paint brand, Dulux, that means announcing its next color of the year, and for the first time ever, there are three of them.

It's a collection of upbeat, versatile blues in the aptly named Rhythm of Blues family. The palette features three shades: the airy and serene Mellow Flow, rich and grounding Slow Swing, and vibrant and expressive Free Groove.

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