The New Year reminds us that closing one chapter and opening the next can be refreshing. When it comes to the design elements of your home, it’s important to surround yourself with what you love, but also allow yourself to evolve. This year’s 2026 colors are paving the way for that evolution, and they’re all so different–there’s definitely something for everyone.
Why Color Matters
Color is a powerful element in our lives. It evokes emotion, specifically triggering mood, cognition and physiological responses. Certain colors have been linked to alertness, while others invite calm. Color families have been identified with the ability to lower stress or increase creativity.
In general, there are colors you prefer–and just as many that you don’t like. Visit any social media comment section, and you’ll be witness to a vast range of opinions when “Color of the Year” is announced. For the 2026 colors, we chose to highlight the paint brand selections–knowing full well that refreshing a space with paint can transform the atmosphere.
Drumroll, Please: The 2026 Colors
Sherwin Williams
Color: Universal Khaki
Elegant Versatility with Timeless Appeal. This color is a stunning neutral–approachable, tailored, and instantly at home anywhere.
Color Description: Beige-tan with soft green-gray undertones
Home Design Influence: Universal Khaki is proof that beige is back. This neutral warms up the home with a gentle touch. Expect to see it on walls as the foundational color–it’s the ideal backdrop that stands back to let other elements shine.
Window Treatments: When it comes to window treatments, expect to see the influence of Universal Khaki everywhere. Because this color is the perfect backdrop, blends well, and pairs easily, it’s the ideal choice for window treatments. From draperies and woven shades, to romans and roller shades, this shade will be a popular choice as homeowners move to warm up their homes.
Benjamin Moore
Color: Silhouette
The Perfect Balance of Handsome and Romantic. This color is a rich brown, with its lived-in warmth and museum-style heritage.
Color Description: Rich brown with velvety warmth
Home Design Influence: There is a cultural movement for homeowners to create their own personal sanctuaries within their homes, and Silhouette brings depth and a dramatic statement. Expect to see it in dark wood tones, as an accent wall, or the inspiration for dark trim and door colors.
Window Treatments: Silhouette is a sophisticated color at the window, with plantation shutters taking the lead to showcase how dark wood tones can play beautifully in a contemporary setting. Woven shades are another option, as the earthy organic look of this color creates a refined statement. We expect many window treatments to be designed within this color family–a softer version of Silhouette.
Behr
Color: Hidden Gem
Calming, Yet Captivating. A smoky jade that could be both mysterious and sophisticated.
Color Description: Jewel-tone teal/green with smoky depth
Home Design Influence: A beautiful color on the walls, this shade of green is a stunning choice in bedrooms and bathrooms–or in any space where you want to surround yourself in a velvety elegance. Expect to see it make its way into the home in a wide variety of accents–art, upholstery, decor and pillows. It’s saturation without feeling chaotic.
Window Treatments: Jewel-toned colors are always a hit at the window, for homeowners who want to forgo the typical neutrals. Fabrics look beautiful in color, and we expect roller shades and roman shades to be perfect candidates for clients who want to create art at the window. Patterned fabrics will feature droplets of this color in the intricate designs–a wonderful choice for draperies and roman shades.
Valspar
Color: Warm Eucalyptus
Naturally Restorative. Calm and soothing, this color offers presence without overwhelming the design.
Color Description: Soft green-neutral with a quiet gray cast
Home Design Influence: Many homeowners have found themselves drawn to bring green cabinetry and built-ins into their homes. On the wall, this color will introduce a personal feel to a space, without making it feel dark.
Window Treatments: Soft green is a beautiful accent on side drapery panels and roman shade fabric, whether in solids or patterns. We predict botanical prints will highlight this sage-inspired shade of green, dressing a window with subtle style. It’s an ideal color choice when you want something that’s just “a little more” than a neutral.
PPG
Color: Warm Mahogany
Quietly Bold, with Lasting Stability. This color is capable of presenting both grounded and upscale design.
Color Description: Deep red-brown with luxurious warmth
Home Design Influence: We see this color gracing accent walls for a splash of drama. For homeowners that want to go all in, it’s color drenching that will make a statement–where all surfaces are painted in the same color. This is the evolution of red for 2026–moody and sophisticated.
Window Treatments: Much of the time, when it comes to window treatments, the red family is an accent–easily found in patterned fabrics for rollers, romans and drapery. With Warm Mahogany, it’s a step into color from darker neutrals, giving Olde World vibes of spice and character with textiles of herringbone and tweed.
WGSN & Coloro
Color: Transformative Teal
A Modern Classic with an Uplifting Presence. It’s a visionary color, composed and confident.
Color Description: Fusion of blue-green, balanced undertones
Home Design Influence: Invigorating and energetic, this color will enhance home design in feature walls, decor and fabrics. We look forward to seeing wallpaper that showcases patterns with teal accents.
Window Treatments: Transformative teal gives off poised luxury, making it the ideal color for satins and silks. Delicate fabrics that offer dramatic depth and purposeful energy. This is another shade of color that we expect to see in refined, solid fabrics, but also in patterns for drapery, romans and roller shades alike.
Is This Your Year for Color?
Have you been thinking of adding color to your home? The 2026 colors offer a range of color families, ready to warm up the home and heighten the design. If new window coverings are on your list, reach out to our team at Skyline Window Coverings. We’d love to work with you to design a beautiful–and functional–atmosphere in your home. Schedule your free design consult today.