1. BEHR – CRACKED PEPPER
Kicking us off with a seriously moody start, Behr's Color of the Year, Cracked Pepper, is a versatile soft black that feels at once both timeless and modern. We reckon it could be 2024's answer to those now-dated slate greys that dominated homes for so long if you're still not over smokey shades for your paint ideas. If you don't dare use it as an all-over color, it still makes a beautiful accent when contrasted with more colorful tones for a hint of sophistication.
2. VALSPAR – RENEW BLUE
Fifteen years on from their first Color of the Year launch, Valspar announced its 2024 shade earlier this month, Renew Blue (8003-37D). A balanced blue with a touch of sea foam green, this hue speaks to wellness and comfort, laying the groundwork for a restful start to 2024 despite it still being a tumultuous and insecure time.
3. GLIDDEN – LIMITLESS
If cooler blues aren't your bag, we love the warmth of Limitless (PPG1091-3), the latest Color of the Year from Glidden. This fresh creamy hue holds both the power of a primary color and the essence of a neutral, culminating in a honey-beige tone that can be used virtually anywhere (the clue is in the name). Dare we say it, but we think it might be 2024's answer to Magnolia.
4: HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS – PERSIMMON
No one can deny that terracottas have taken over in 2023, but HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams reckons a fresher take on this earthy shade could be the color of the future. Their Color of the Year, Persimmon, is a grounding red-orange shade that feels energetic and refreshing, and promises to inject comfort into the home.
5. DUTCH BOY PAINTS – IRONSIDE
The quiet luxury trend that emerged this year goes hand in hand with sultry and sumptuous shades like this one, from Dutch Boy. Ironside is a deep olive green that exudes elegance, sophistication, and charm. Thanks to its cocooning feel, the heritage-inspired tone works just as well in wide-open spaces as it does in enclosed cozy places, and lends itself especially well to a color-drenched scheme.
6. MINWAX – BAY BLUE
Our go-to for interior wood stains and clears, Minwax releases a tinted stain each year that can be used to help enhance the natural charm of wood through color. Their Color of the Year for 2024, Bay Blue, is a rich tone that sits between blue and green, pairing well with warm wood tones and copper accents.