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Top 3 Color Trends for 2025
Are the white walls of your new home begging for some personality? Or is your room in need of 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 top color picks for the year to help you narrow your selection.
So, what’s in store for 2025? It’s looking like purples, browns and beach house colors are going to make their marks.
Purples
Purple is often considered an accent color, but some are daring enough to use it for an entire wall or room.
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- Purple Basil, from Glidden, is a blend of warmth and energy, inviting you to embrace the transformative power of color.
- Cinnamon Slate, by Benjamin Moore, is a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown.
- Violet, by Minwax, creates eclectic interiors and unique pieces.
- Rumors, from Behr, is a luxurious ruby red so deep it borders on purple, adding warmth and rich allure.
Browns
Some play it safe with earth tones by opting for beige, but even neutrals can be bold.
- Mocha Mousse, by Pantone, is a warming brown hue imbued with richness.
- Raku, by C2, is an earthy, burnt brownish red with oxidized undertones that infuses spaces with drama and intimacy.
- Caramelized, by Dunn Edwards, is a warm terracotta brown with soft, earthy tones reminiscent of sunbaked clay.
Beachy hues
There’s a reason people love beach houses; the blues and greens offer freshness and tranquility.
- Quietude, by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, is a soft sage with a whisper of blue influence, and an emerging color for enduring design.
- Encore, by Valspar, is an anchoring shade that embodies constancy and confidence to let you create a joyful respite.
- Mapped Blue, by Dutch Boy, is versatile medium tone blue with subtle yellow undertones that provides a dependable foundation.
Lastly, Sherwin-Williams opted for a curated collection of colors for its “2025 Color Capsule of the Year” that fits nicely with trends above, featuring both shades of brown – such as Grounded and Clove – and a light, muted shade of purple called Mauve Finery.
Need help deciding what works best for your space? Contact [email protected] to connect with an industry pro.
Javan Yoder is 2025 president of the Building Industry Association of Stark & East Central Ohio.
