The color landscape for interior design in 2024 is full of stunning paint shades. Take a look at the trending paint colors from every brand and see how to use them in your home.
2024 Colors and Palettes of the Year
From cozy neutrals to pretty pastels, the paint color landscape of 2024 is full of personality. In this blog we cover what paint brands are predicting for this year’s most popular hues and find tons of inspiration for how to use these colors in your home for a fresh, new look.
Dark Auburn by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
First up is Dark Auburn from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 color collection. This red-meets-brown shade strikes the right balance of brick and burgundy for a modern look that can still feel earthy and organic.
How You Can Use It
Living Room Accent Wall: Create a striking focal point by painting one wall in Dark Auburn , complemented by neutral furniture and metallic accents. Kitchen Cabinets: Refresh your kitchen with Dark Auburn cabinetry paired with light countertops for a sophisticated yet warm atmosphere. Bedroom: Use this shade on an accent wall behind your bed for a cozy, grounded feeling that’s perfect for a restful space.
Peach Fuzz by Pantone
The color experts at Pantone are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Color of the Year program with this year’s selection,
Peach Fuzz . This soft, cozy coral inspires calm while also bringing a feeling of freshness.
How You Can Use It
Bathroom Retreat: Turn a bathroom into a sweet retreat with this pale peach hue. Its warm-yet-airy quality is the epitome of modern ambiance. Nursery: Create a soothing and welcoming nursery by using Peach Fuzz on the walls, paired with white and gray accents. Home Office: Foster a serene and productive environment in your home office with Peach Fuzz walls, adding white furniture and greenery for a balanced look.
Blue Nova by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore’s 2024 Color of the Year is Blue Nova , a cool and captivating shade of blue with the prettiest hint of violet. This midtone blue has an almost cosmic quality that carries an adventurous spirit into the home.
How You Can Use It
Bedroom Walls: Paint bedroom walls this calming hue for a serene yet indulgent space. The purple undertones add depth and interest, perfect for a relaxed and elevated bedroom look.
Cracked Pepper by Behr
This softened black with modern appeal is Behr’s pick for 2024. Cracked Pepper can give a room added edge and coziness at the same time.
How You Can Use It
Bold Walls: For a chic and daring upgrade, paint walls and even the ceiling to envelope a living space in style. Trim and Details: Try it on trim and window grilles for a modern look in any room without overwhelming the space.
Limitless by Glidden
Glidden’s 2024 Color of the Year, Limitless , is a warm, honey-hued beige that leans into the trend of warm neutrals.
How You Can Use It
Versatile Applications: Use this color on walls, ceilings, exteriors, and more. Its soft, sunlit glimmer makes it a versatile neutral that can blend with existing decor while adding warmth.
Mountain Sage by James Hardie
Inspired by the natural landscape, Mountain Sage brings familiarity and comfort.
How You Can Use It
Exterior Appeal: This deep, woodsy green makes exteriors, both big and small, look stunning and harmonizes with natural surroundings.
Upward by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 selection is Upward , a blissful pale blue shade that offers a breath of crisp, fresh air in paint color form.
How You Can Use It
Bathroom Vanity: Paint a bathroom vanity or cabinet this icy hue for a quick makeover with major impact. L iving Spaces: Use it on walls in everyday spaces like a living room or entryway for a mood boost every time you come home.
New Eden by Graham & Brown
Graham & Brown’s 2024 wallpaper pick, New Eden , features an enchanting forestscape in a welcoming, nature-inspired palette of rich emerald, blue, and rust.
How You Can Use It:
Dramatic Interior: Bring elevated drama to any room with this bold wallpaper, seamlessly blending inside and out for a relaxing and restorative feel.
Viridis by Graham & Brown
The perfect partner to its wallpaper pick, Viridis , a muted, mossy green, was chosen as the Color of the Year for 2024.
How You Can Use It:
Trim and Accent: Use this earthy neutral on trim or in adjoining spaces to the New Eden wallpaper for a cohesive, nature-inspired design.
Thermal by C2 Paint
C2’s selection for 2024, Thermal , is a sky blue that enlivens and calms simultaneously.
How You Can Use It:
Coordinating Colors: Like a clear sky, this cool, pale blue coordinates effortlessly with other colors, making it easy to mix in with your existing decor.
Sashay Sand by Sherwin-Williams
Part of Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 Colormix Anthology: Volume 1, Sashay Sand shows that the pinky-beige trend continues.
How You Can Use It:
Warm Neutrals: Use this blushing neutral anywhere you would typically use white to give plain walls a touch of warmth.
Billiard Green by Sherwin-Williams
Part of Sherwin-Williams’ collection of blues and greens, Billiard Green is a striking verdant hue with timeless appeal.
How You Can Use It:
Mudroom and Foyer: Use this rich emerald in an outside-to-inside space like a mudroom or foyer to provide continuity with natural surroundings while creating a dazzling entrance.
Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams
A longtime favorite, Tricorn Black is a true black that adds edgy drama to interior or exterior spaces.
How You Can Use It:
Bold Exterior: Paint exterior brick for a modern, dramatic look, as seen on Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa’s California home.
Drift of Mist by Sherwin-Williams
Part of Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 palette of delicate tints, Drift of Mist helps create an ultra-soothing space.
How You Can Use It:
Subtle Contrast: Pair with white trim like Snowbound for a soft, neutral look that won’t overwhelm.
Bluebird by Krylon
Krylon’s pick for 2024, Bluebird , is an exuberant, modern blue that aligns with the trend of dopamine decor.
How You Can Use It:
Vintage Revival: Use this spray paint on vintage or thrifted items or outdoor pieces to bring new life and personality to secondhand finds.
Renew Blue by Valspar
Renew Blue is a peaceful, nature-inspired green-blue that refreshes any space.
How You Can Use It:
Kitchen Cabinets: Breathe new life into kitchen cabinets, or use it on bathroom walls for a spa-like feel.
Persimmon by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Persimmon is a lightened-up terra-cotta hue that looks sorbet-like in sunny rooms.
How You Can Use It:
Living Space Transformation: Cover all walls and trim in a living space for a happy, saturated feel that becomes progressively warmer and cozier as the sun sets.
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