One of the easiest and simplest ways to brighten up a home is by simply painting a room. 2023 was all about bold and expressive colors and while those are still in style as we head into 2024, there are many other colors of the year exciting designers and homeowners alike. Read on to learn more about the colors that pop this year from some of the most trusted paint brands in the United States:
- Pantone’s color of the year is Peach Fuzz. This warm blend of orange and pink hues exudes elegance and style. This shade is somehow both bright and gentle and it adds softness that encourages relaxation in any room.
- Benjamin Moore’s color of the year is Blue Nova. This deep gray-blue looks great as an accent color or blanketing an entire room. Somehow this color is both modern and traditional, which is no easy feat. Its classic appeal is sure to never go out of style.
- Behr’s choice for 2024’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper. Not quite black but instead more like a deep charcoal, this color makes a statement. It is chic and sophisticated, confident and unique. Pair it alongside plush furniture in a living space to add richness and elegance. Or try using metallics to create an industrial vibe.
- Sherwin Williams color of the year is Upward, a calming and muted blue that brings peacefulness to any space. It makes a room feel bright and sunny, breezy and calm. It is tranquil and beautiful for both large and small spaces, neutral in tone and usable for both walls and ceilings.
- Where Upward takes its inspiration from the sky, Skipping Stones by Dunn-Edwards channels the blues of the sea. This color offers a perfect combination of both warm and cool and is versatile in its application.
- Renew Blue is Valspar’s color of the year. This blue is calming and meditative and mimics the dreaminess of both the sky and the sea. It is versatile and desirable for any season, promising to elevate any everyday space. This color is perfect for a bathroom or small bedroom.
- Dulux’s color of the year is Sweet Embrace, a lavender neutral that promises to create an oasis in your home. Perfect for an office, this color is light and airy and can be paired with almost any other color to create an inviting space.
