As we welcome in the new year, let's take a look back at the most anticipated colors that many leading color experts and paint companies have announced as their Color of the Year for 2024. From Pantone's Peach Fuzz to Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova, a variety of standout hues have been announced that are expected to shape this year's most popular color trends.
This year, shades range from deep, muted hues to uplifting peach tones. Below, we take a closer look at 12 of the most significant paint colors recently launched and explore the most popular color themes that will undoubtedly dominate this year.
Color trend themes for 2024
There's no doubt that darker hues will be big in 2024. From deep greens to deep blues, these colours are collectively praised for their ability to create a warm, cosy atmosphere in the home, and it's clear that paint companies are promoting this as a major trend.
Decorating with neutral colors is also proving to be a trend in home design for 2024, but with a twist. Rather than the traditional beige, paint companies are elevating neutrals with more exciting updates, creating colors that stand out as a backdrop for the home and grab attention.
Establishing bolder colour trends for 2024, uplifting peach and terracotta tones are also prominent this year, reflecting the theme of using interior décor expressively to create fun, vibrant spaces.
Happiness at home is undoubtedly a key theme for 2024, with many paint companies noting the growing desire from homeowners to create spaces that feel invigorating and calming, away from their hectic daily lives.
1. Valspar Renew Blue
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Described as the “new neutral,” Valspar's color of the year for 2024 is Renew Blue. The shade is an uplifting blue with hints of greyish sea green, signifying health and restoration.
With strong associations with nature, this shade is instantly relaxing and is intended to be used throughout the home as both a main or accent colour to create a restorative and balanced environment.
2. HGTV Home, Sherwin-Williams Persimmon
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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams announced “Persimmon” as its Color of the Year for 2024 and also unveiled its 2024 Color Collection of 10 colors called “Renewed Comfort,” designed to promote calm and rejuvenation.
Persimmon is an earthy terracotta color that promotes comfort in the home and adds an energetic pop of color while maintaining a soft look.
3. Bear's Cracked Pepper
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California-based paint company Baer has announced Cracked Pepper as its Color of the Year for 2024. Praised for its versatility, the soft black hue was designed to capture the warm and soothing effect associated with darker colors in the home.
With its distinctive and elegant look, Cracked Pepper allows homeowners to create an inviting, relaxing and sophisticated space that is perfect for rooms such as cozy living rooms.
4. Glidden's “Limitless”
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Glidden's Colour of the Year for 2024 is the warm, honey-toned neutral shade “Limitless.” This fresh colour is incredibly versatile, bringing a pop of primary colour to your home while perfectly balancing the understated nature of neutrals.
Limitless has been carefully crafted to work well with a variety of interior styles and can be used to create a serene backdrop in your home as well as make a splashy statement.
5. Dutch Boy Ironside
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Ironside, a deep olive color, was named Dutch Boy magazine's Color of the Year for 2024. Responding to the growing popularity of deep hues in the home, Ironside combines both sophistication and comfort.
Ironside also connects with nature, creating an organic feel in your home, which is perfect for creating a timeless space, such as our dining room ideas.
6. Minwax Bay Blue
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Minwax has introduced Bay Blue, a wood stain with a shade between green and blue. Designed to complement natural wood throughout the home, Bay Blue encourages homeowners to get creative and enhance spaces and furniture with its light hue.
This stain pairs well with warm woods and copper, making it the perfect complement to vintage decor but also works well in more modern spaces.
7. Sherwin-Williams Upward SW 6239
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Sherwin-Williams has unveiled Upward SW 6239, a versatile blue hue that can be used across a wide range of interior styles, as its Color of the Year for 2024. Aimed at creating relaxing, inviting spaces, the new color aims to bring a peaceful atmosphere to residential projects.
You can use this color on all four walls of the room, or if you want to bring blue into your home more subtly, you can also use the muted color to decorate your furniture.
8. Sherwin-Williams Anthology Collection
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In addition to its Color of the Year, Sherwin-Williams also provided a color trend report and unveiled “Anthology,” a collection of 48 colors for 2024. Divided into four major color families — blues and greens, reds and purples, deep and dark, and subtle hues — the collection aims to enhance a sense of well-being within the home.
A balanced mix of vibrant hues and muted neutrals, this selection will act as a staple colour for your home, creating a warm, relaxing space that inspires personality.
9. 'Sweet Treats' by Little Green
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Little Green's latest color palette is named “Sweet Treats” and recreates the rich, luxurious hues associated with the iconic dessert. With a collection of nine new shades, each tone is a fresh interpretation of a neutral color that instantly exudes warmth and sophistication.
This collection features timeless colors that are perfect for a variety of uses around the home, and its rich hues are perfect for creating a cozy fall color scheme.
10. Viridis by Graham & Brown
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Interiors brand Graham & Brown has announced that Viridis, a soft, earthy green shade, is its Colour of the Year for 2024. Designed to create a sense of calm and relaxation within the home, the new shade references nature and promotes an organic look.
Graham & Brown have not only announced their colour for next year, but also their design of the year: New Eden, a green-toned woodland print that pairs beautifully with Viridis, and is available as wallpaper, curtains and blinds.
11. Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova
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Benjamin Moore's newly launched Blue Nova is a unique color for 2024, a mid-tone blue with warm purple undertones. Centered around a central theme of contrast, this new shade is inspired by the night sky, evoking an enchanting and mysterious atmosphere.
Benjamin Moore color experts suggest that this new blue is versatile enough to be used in different rooms of the home, and is a more adventurous take on the classic navy hue.
12. Pantone Peach Fuzz
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Pantone's Color of the Year for 2024 has been announced as “Peach Fuzz,” described as a warm and inviting peach hue. Unlike the current theme of dark and muted colors that have somewhat dominated color trends for 2024, “Peach Fuzz” establishes a more vibrant and playful trend.
It's fair to say that opinions about Peach Fuzz are divided, but we'll be interested to see how homeowners and interior designers embrace this striking color this year.
While there are many different ways to incorporate 2024's key colors into your home, we've compiled a list of bedroom color trends to help guide your decor choices for the year ahead.