Color Inspiration
Paint Colors & Trends
This year’s most talked-about colors, where to find them, and how to choose the right finish for every room.
2026 Color Trends
This Year’s Colors of the Year
Every fall, the major paint brands each name one signature color for the year ahead. Here’s what’s leading 2026 — warm, grounded, and a little more dramatic than the cool grays of the last decade.
Colors shown are close screen approximations — paint always looks slightly different in person depending on lighting. We recommend testing a sample on your wall before committing to a full room.
Popular by Room
Kitchen Colors
A curated pick of Behr’s top-ranked kitchen colors — bright, high-reflectance whites that keep a busy kitchen feeling clean and open.
Bathroom Colors
Sherwin-Williams’ top-ranked bathroom colors — soft, spa-like blues and greens that echo the calm of water.
Living Room Colors
Behr’s top-ranked living room colors — warm, livable neutrals and earthy tones built to hold up under everyday light.
Bedroom Colors
Benjamin Moore’s most popular bedroom colors, built for a calm, restful space.
Where to Buy Each Brand
If you’re pre-purchasing your own paint for a project, here’s exactly where to find each brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Sold at Lowe’s, and at Sherwin-Williams’ own neighborhood stores nationwide — where we typically buy our own paint.
Behr
Sold exclusively at The Home Depot, in-store or online. It’s been Home Depot’s house paint brand since 1978.
Benjamin Moore
Sold through locally-owned, independent paint stores and Ace Hardware — not available at Home Depot or Lowe’s.
Choosing the Right Finish
The color is only half the decision — the finish affects durability, cleanability, and how light plays across the wall.
Matte / Flat
Hides wall imperfections best. Great for ceilings and low-traffic bedrooms, but harder to wipe clean.
Eggshell
A soft, low sheen with easier cleanup than matte. The most popular choice for living rooms and bedrooms.
Satin
Durable and easy to wipe down. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and other high-traffic areas.
Semi-Gloss
Our go-to for trim, doors, and cabinets. Highly durable and easy to clean, with a noticeable sheen.