House & Home’s 2026 Paint Report reveals the top colours for the year.

From Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette— an earthy espresso shade — to Sherwin-Williams’ Universal Khaki, a warm neutral that resembles plaster, we predict the trending hues that are hot for 2026. To prove the popularlity of these paint shades, these 10 hues have spilled over into decorating and furniture. If you aren’t ready to commit to painting your walls a trending shade like Pineapple Crush or Blackberry, update your rooms instead with a glossy lamp, punchy chair or drape in one of these shades. Click through to see what made the list of our top 10 paint colours for 2026, with colour-coded accessories that may be the invitation you need to breathe new life into rooms this spring.

Silhouette

Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Colour of the Year dives into the dark end of the spectrum with a commanding charcoal-espresso shade inspired by haberdashery. Applied on walls, it makes neutral furniture and rugs pop and, in this room, it shows off the lines of a shapely settee.

Silhoette(AF-655), Benjamin Moore.

Mink Pillow, $69. Tonic Living

Santana Sofa in Nexus Chocolate, $2249. Urban Barn

Praxi Table Lamp in Charcoal, $260. Must

Blackberry

We’ve seen the rise of rich purples, and this one balances the juicy hue of ripe fruit with a hint of brown for livability. In a closet by Sappho Griffin, this mellow shade is used to colour drench with painted walls, trim and millwork, and a co-ordinated tile treatment.

Blackberry (SW 7577), Sherwin-Williams.

Larp V Catchall, $350. Montana Labelle Design & Lifestyle

Riddell Melange Throw in Bordeaux, Urban Barn

&Tradition vP9 Flower Pot portable lamp, $535. DWR

Day Spa

Traditional blues are a go-to in English kitchens, but in this showroom space by deVOL Kitchens, a navy that edges closer to a blackened indigo feels fresh. It’s a perfect marriage of the two shades, and it makes brass hardware glow like jewelry.

Day Spa (0634), Cloverdale Paint.

LOMMARP dark blue-green cabinet, $449. IKEA

Ligne Roset Blown Glass vase in Indigo Blue, $322. Must Société

Modern Pillow in teal, $295. Elte

Green Ground

This shade has all the crispness of a snapped celery stick inside the Brooklyn apartment of fashion Instagrammer Tony Liu of Diet Prada. The atmospheric shade is part of the dirty pastel trend, which The New York Times describes as colours with a dose of “colloidal silver, often mixed with dabs of grey, black or ochre.”

Green Ground (206), Farrow & Ball.

Tinted Glass Bubble Candle Holder in green, $18. Must Société

Velvet cushion with piping detail in light green, $20. H&M Home

Roanne accent chair in green, $349 Structube

Hidden Gem

Tapping into the trend for mysterious, smoky shades, Behr’s 2026 Colour of the Year is a shape-shifting saturated teal that reads differently depending on the light — vibrant in the morning, and mellow in the evening.

Hidden Gem (N430-6A), Behr

EKENÄSET armchair in Kelinge gray-turquoise, $299. IKEA

Mimi candle in blue, $19. Urban Barn

Masquerade

Pastels move away from nursery territory and get a grown-up look when cut with brown tones. While this shade has a warm, cocooning effect, it also casts a flattering glow on everyone in the room.

Masquerade (334), Little Greene Paint & Paper.

SANELA curtain panels in pink, $89. IKEA

Desdemone Upholstered Bed by Ligne Roset in pink, Price Upon Request. Must Société

Stitched Mohair throw in Strawberry cream & Ivory, $545. Elte

Mid Azure Green

For those who love traditional jewel tones but want something that feels new, this deep, striking green gets a charge from energetic teal. Rooted in heritage, the shade evokes historical manor rooms.

Mid Azure Green, (96), Little Greene Paint & Paper.

Second life green rug, $5275. Elte MKT

Carmilla table lamp in Emerald Crackle, $1262. Robinson Lighting & Bath

6-pack of taper candles in dark green, $25. H&M Home

Pineapple Crush

After years of being benched on the design sidelines, yellow has reclaimed the spotlight. This soft hue has a luscious quality that recalls lemon chiffon pies and dappled sunlight, and it’s been popping up with greater frequency lately — especially in kitchens.

Pineapple Crush (P320-4), Behr.

SPETSBOJ dimmable table lamp in yellow, $15. IKEA

GULLABERG 3-drawer dresser in yellow, $299. IKEA

Womb Chair in citron, $9970. DWR

Sail Cloth

To make rooms feel less stark and more cosy, this white is grounded by a warm beige undertone. In a living room, it works in concert with timeless touches such as burnished metals, warm woods and bouclé.

Sail Cloth (OC-142), Benjamin Moore.

Tuscany Linen, Oatmeal Slub, $47/yard. Tonic Living 

Washed linen/cotton in flax, from $134.. Au Lit Fine Linens

Wiseman chair in ivory, $590. Must Société

Universal Khaki

Once a builder-basic staple, this neutral has re-emerged as a favourite hue for 2026. It echoes the warmth of raw timber, linen, lambswool and plaster, and it’s a perfect backdrop for enhancing natural materials without overpowering them.

Universal Khaki (SW 6150), HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams.

CANVAS Baysville modular outdoor sectional, Price Upon Request. Canadian Tire

Babar Ottoman in fawn faux shearling, $435. Elte MKT

Etna Paper Mache Bowl, $156. Ah-Bohd

3 Trending Paint Applications to Try

1. High-gloss Rooms

A designer favourite, high-gloss finishes instantly impart glamour. To add even more impact to high-gloss walls, designer Tamara Kaye-Honey painted out all the millwork in this home office to rich effect. “Deep claret in a high-gloss finish and collected vintage pieces reveal our reverence for craft and the art of tension — a space is designed not just for how it looks, but for how it makes one feel. To me, beauty is sensory, soulful and ever so slightly undone.”

2. Unexpected Pairings

Spin the colour wheel and play matchmaker with shades that don’t sit right next to each other. Surprising combinations amp up the inherent intensity of each colour, making them look livelier. Or, create a signature mix by pairing two shades that seem destined for each other.

3. Bold Trim Colour

Trim shouldn’t be an afterthought: elevate it with its own punchy colour profile. In this bedroom, terracotta gives distinction and character to the windows and door frames, baseboards, crown mouldings and radiator.