Every year, the design community eagerly anticipates the announcement of the Colours of the Year from top paint brands. The use of saturated colors has increased in design in recent years. These nuanced colours, with their undertones, add dimension to design, offering enduring style and modern sensibilities. The Colour Trends 2025 Palette from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams celebrates quietly colourful hues that exude warmth, comfort, and a sense of ease, and can be curated to stand out with any style. Here are some of our favorite colours for 2025:
Eggplant Shades: Soulful and Intimate
Benjamin Moore: Cinnamon Slate
Chosen as Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2025, Cinnamon Slate is a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown. This rich, soulful shade evokes a sense of intimacy and sophistication. Its velvety undertones make it a versatile option that pairs beautifully with warm wood tones, creamy neutrals, and soft ochres, creating a layered and inviting aesthetic.
Earthy Browns: A Return to Warmth
Sherwin Williams: Grounded
Benjamin Moore: Chowning’s Tan
Earthy browns are making a strong comeback after years of being overshadowed by grey. Sherwin-Williams Grounded and Benjamin Moore Chowning’s Tan bring depth and richness to interiors, offering the stability of refined, earthen tones. These shades are ideal for creating cozy, grounded spaces and pair wonderfully with natural textures and materials.
Nuanced Neutrals: Timeless Elegance
Sherwin Williams: Sunbleached
Benjamin Moore: Sea Salt
Sherwin William Sunbleached and Benjamin Moore Sea Salt ,are nuanced neutral that balances effortlessly between warm and cool tones. Their serene quality makes it a perfect backdrop for living rooms or bedrooms, creating a calming and timeless ambiance.
Subtle Green: Invigorating Softness
Benjamin Moore: Paris Rain
With the softest touch of green, Paris Rain invigorates this greyish hue with understated elegance. It creates a tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere.
Vibrant Green: Joyful and Eclectic
Sherwin Williams: Chartreuse
A historically significant shade, Chartreuse is a vibrant yellow-green that feels both joyful and eclectic. This lively color enlivens spaces as an accent, adding a pop of energy and brightness that’s equally at home in modern or eclectic designs.
Teal Elegance: Stunning Serenity
Benjamin Moore: Stained Glass
Stained Glass, a captivating teal, evokes the serene beauty of moonlight through intricate glasswork. This stunning shade pairs elegantly with dark woods and soft creams, making it a versatile choice for walls or furniture.
These 2025 hues reflect a celebration of nature, nostalgia, and individuality. Which colour resonates most with you? Let us know how you plan to incorporate these shades into your home or reach out for a consultation to bring these trends to life.
