Retro-Futurism and Ongoing Y2K Influence

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Colors of the year:

Benjamin Moore: Silhouette AF-655

Rich espresso brown with notes of charcoal

https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/a69034685/benjamin-moore-color-of-the-year-2026/

Behr: Hidden Gem-- A smoky jade green

https://www.behr.com/consumer/inspiration/2026-color-of-the-year/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=brand&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14432388671&gbraid=0AAAAADkfjhVbFdqCzMYil1rMqa0P7oQqN&gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD8OnS65zRJdwoStdexqwO0nKCjVyzoeDlDKfB4PBdmqQQf6ia14gzAaAieuEALw_wcB

PPG has named Secret Safari—a yellow green with lime undertones

https://www.ppg.com/en-US/industrialcoatings/color/coty

Sherman Williams is projecting a few different palettes including:

Icy cool toned pastels

Bold warm fiery colors like natural clay, buttery yellow

Sophisticated dark nocturnal colors—think dark neutrals with a moody edgy

Foundational neutrals (interesting—it seemed like other sources are saying they're out)

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-collections/colormix-forecast/2026

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