What is the color of the year 2027? Each paint brand chooses its own. For 2027, Behr chose Grounded (T27-01), an earthy olive green with brown undertones; Sherwin-Williams chose Celery (SW 6421), a soft herbal green with yellow undertones; Benjamin Moore chose Webster Green (HC-130), a mid-tone green that balances blue and yellow; and Valspar chose Cottage Door, a grayed blue with warm undertones. The big story is green: three of these four major paint brands picked a green for 2027. Pantone usually announces its color of the year in December.
Below: each 2027 color of the year with its code and undertones, the colors each brand pairs it with, which rooms suit each shade, and how to use the 2027 color trends at home.
2027 Colors of the Year at a Glance
| Brand | 2027 color | Code | Color family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Grounded | T27-01 | Earthy olive green with brown undertones |
| Sherwin-Williams | Celery | SW 6421 | Soft herbal green with yellow undertones |
| Benjamin Moore | Webster Green | HC-130 | Mid-tone green balancing blue and yellow |
| Valspar | Cottage Door | 8004-38E (Lowe's) / V138-4 | Grayed blue with warm undertones |
Behr Grounded (T27-01)
Behr announced Grounded as its 2027 Color of the Year on August 26, 2026, marking ten years of its color of the year program. Grounded is a new color: an earthy olive green that moves between olive and moss, with subtle brown undertones. Behr ties it to a desire for restorative homes connected to nature, citing its own survey in which 77% of Americans said they turn to nature when life feels chaotic.
- Behr 2027 palette: warm neutrals, earthy tones, muted pinks, clay hues and airy blues. Behr also reintroduced seven legacy colors to pair with it: Coastal Beige, Wheat Grass, Environmental, Denim Light, Smokey Claret, Sarsaparilla and Mozart.
- Where it works: Behr suggests interiors and exteriors, especially living rooms and kitchens. The brown undertone makes Grounded feel like a new neutral: try it on kitchen cabinets, a living room accent wall or a front door.
- Pair with: warm white trim, walnut or oak wood, cognac leather, brass and terracotta.
Sherwin-Williams Celery (SW 6421)
Sherwin-Williams' 2027 Color of the Year, Celery SW 6421, is an airy, herbal green with subtle yellow undertones; the brand describes it as a balance between an airy pastel and a grounded, herbal hue. Its theme is "Refresh & Restore," and Celery is part of the Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2027.
- Coordinating colors: Sherwin-Williams' curated harmony includes Potentially Purple SW 6821, Artichoke SW 6179, Cocoon SW 6173, Kirsch Red SW 6313, Cosmos SW 6528, Georgian Bay SW 6509, Plum Brown SW 6272, White Flour SW 7102 and Woven Wicker SW 9104.
- Where it works: light enough for a whole room, so it suits kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and sunny breakfast nooks. In a north-facing room the yellow undertone keeps it from looking gray.
- Pair with: white oak, cream, rattan, plum or deep red accents and unlacquered brass.
Benjamin Moore Webster Green (HC-130)
Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2027 is Webster Green HC-130. The brand calls it a quintessential shade of green that balances the stability of blue with the warmth of yellow and feels current rather than nostalgic.
- Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2027 palette: Wild Aster 1240, Shakespeare Tan 228, Antique Copper 1169, Townsend Harbor Brown HC-64 and Durango 2137-30.
- Where it works: Benjamin Moore suggests front doors and exteriors, built-ins and trim, entryways and mudrooms. Suggested pairings include White Down OC-131 on walls and trim and Nelson Blue CW-635 on cabinets or porch ceilings.
- Pair with: painted built-ins, brass hardware, warm wood floors and cream walls. See our mudroom ideas and entryway ideas.
Valspar Cottage Door
Valspar's 2027 Color of the Year is Cottage Door, a grayed-out blue enriched with warm, inviting undertones: a calm mid-tone blue-gray. It's sold as 8004-38E at Lowe's and as V138-4 at independent retailers. Valspar connects it to intentional living and self-reflection and calls it a versatile, trans-seasonal color.
- Coordinating colors: Apricot Blush 8003-8A (V081-2) and Moon Shot 8005-2B (V123-1).
- Where it works: Valspar shows it on siding, front doors, nurseries, home offices and outdoor dining spaces.
- Pair with: soft peach, crisp white, natural wood and linen.
The 2027 Color Trends
- Green as the new neutral. From olive and moss to celery and classic mid-tone green, greens lead 2027 color forecasts.
- Warm earth tones. Browns, clay, terracotta, tan and copper replace cool gray as the base palette.
- Muted, dusty blues for calm rooms and exteriors.
- Deep accents: plum, burgundy and red in small doses (Sherwin-Williams' harmony includes Kirsch Red and Plum Brown).
- Warm whites instead of stark, cool white.
For the bigger picture, including materials, furniture and lighting, see our interior design trends 2027 guide.
How to Use the 2027 Color of the Year at Home
- Sample first: paint large swatches (at least 12 by 12 inches) on two walls and look at them in morning, afternoon and lamp light. Greens shift a lot with light.
- Start small: a front door, a powder room, kitchen island cabinets, a bookcase back or a ceiling.
- Use the 60-30-10 rule: for example, 60% warm white, 30% wood and natural textiles, 10% green. See our 60-30-10 rule guide.
- Choose the finish: matte or eggshell for walls, satin or semi-gloss for trim and cabinets.
- Match the undertone to your fixed elements (floors, counters, tile): olive and brown-based greens with warm wood; celery with white oak and cream; blue-greens and blue-grays with cooler stone.
Our guide on how to choose paint colors covers undertones, light and sampling step by step.
Furniture and Wood Tones That Go With 2027 Colors
- With olive and moss (Grounded): walnut, dark oak and leather; brass and copper.
- With celery: white oak, natural wood, cane and cream upholstery.
- With Webster Green: white-painted built-ins, cherry or warm oak, antique brass.
- With Cottage Door blue: light natural wood, white furniture, linen and soft peach.
Pieces in warm natural wood, such as a natural wood sideboard, or white painted furniture like an arched display cabinet, work with all four colors.
Color of the Year 2027 FAQ
What is Sherwin-Williams' color of the year for 2027?
Celery SW 6421, a soft, airy herbal green with subtle yellow undertones.
What is Behr's color of the year for 2027?
Grounded T27-01, an earthy olive green with brown undertones, announced August 26, 2026.
What is Benjamin Moore's color of the year 2027?
Webster Green HC-130, a mid-tone green.
When is Pantone's color of the year 2027 announced?
Pantone usually reveals its color of the year in early December. Check Pantone's site for the 2027 announcement.
What colors are trending right now?
Greens of every depth, warm earth tones like brown and clay, dusty blues, warm whites and deep plum or burgundy accents.
Related: see our kitchen cabinet colors guide.