Here Are the Top Colors of 2025

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"Mapped Blue" is Dutch Boy's Color of the Year for 2025

Whether it’s a vibrant pop, muted hue or jewel tone, adding color is a way to breathe life into a new home or add personality to a room looking for an update. No matter the circumstance, choosing a wall color is not an easy feat. Sifting through hundreds of swatches can be overwhelming. Thankfully, the top paint manufacturers have released their picks for “color of the year.”

Here is a look at which colors these companies see trending in 2025 and it’s looking like purples, browns and beach house colors are going to make their marks.

Purples:

  • Behr: Rumors; “A luxurious ruby red adding warmth and rich allure."
  • Glidden: Purple Basil; "A captivating hue is a blend of warmth and energy, inviting you to embrace the transformative power of color in your space."
  • Benjamin Moore: Cinnamon Slate; “A delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown, this nuanced color brings a smooth familiarity to any design.”
  • Minwax: Violet; “Creates eclectic interiors and unique pieces that come together to make your home feel mystically whimsy.”

Browns:

  • Pantone: Mocha Mousse; “A warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”
  • C2: Raku: “An earthy, burnt, brownish red with oxidized undertones that infuse spaces with drama and intimacy. It’s a deep yet vibrant tone with dynamic undertones of rich mahogany that exude a sense of security, simplicity, and sophistication.”
  • Dunn Edwards: Caramelized; “A warm terracotta brown with soft, earthy tones reminiscent of sunbaked clay. The ultimate new neutral, this sophisticated color demonstrates versatility, pairing well with various styles, from vintage-inspired interiors to sleek, contemporary spaces that embrace the concept of ‘old is new.’

Beach:

  • HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quietude; “Finds its power in its transcendent tranquility. A soft sage with a whisper of blue influence, Quietude is an emerging color for enduring design and soothes any space inside or out.”
  • Valspar: Encore; “An anchoring shade that embodies constancy and confidence to let you create a joyful respite from the ebbs and flows of life.”
  • Dutch Boy: Mapped Blue; “A versatile medium tone blue with subtle yellow undertones that provides a dependable foundation for homeowners’ evolving personal styles.”

Lastly, Sherwin-Williams opted for a curated collection of colors for their “2025 Color Capsule of the Year” and it fits in nicely with the trends above, featuring a light, muted shade of purple called “Mauve Finery;” shades of brown like “Grounded” and “Clove;” and a darker, nautical blue called “Rain Cloud.”

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