2026 color of the year

Non-boring beige is officially back. Meet Universal Khaki, paint brand Sherwin-Williams’s official pick for Color of the Year 2026, which the brand’s trend forecasters decided on alongside HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. According the brands’ color experts, they looked to a classic, highly versatile hue—one that reflects a growing desire for “embracing the essentials and creating spaces that feel restorative, balanced, and real,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. The warm, mid-tone tan brings to mind a fresh canvas or a timeless piece of workwear, while also feeling luxe—a tricky balance to strike just right.