Every 2025 Color of the Year From Pantone to Benjamin Moore

For its 2025 Color of the Year, Benjamin Moore selected a hue that can't quite be defined: Cinnamon Slate (2113-40). The nuanced purple-brown blend has a soothing quality that'll evoke comfort year-round. "It's the perfect balance between heathered plum and a velvety brown," said Andrea Magno, BM's director of color marketing and design, in a video announcement.

The shade is perfect for color drenching a living room, or for use in smaller spaces, where it could bring sophistication and coziness to a mudroom, office, or bedroom. Pair it with neutrals and textured materials—fluffy throws, soft pillows, wool rugs—for all-encompassing ease.

Behr's Color of the Year for 2025 is Rumors (MQ1-15), a deep ruby red. Poised to add warmth and a touch of luxury throughout the home, Rumors is invigorating yet soothing. "We're seeing people embrace color like never before," Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr Paint Company, said in a press release. "Rumors is a modern take on the timeless red that creates an energetic appeal to make a lasting statement in a stunning way."

Rumors can amplify elegance in everything from a sophisticated tea room to a front door. Consider using it on all four walls of any room, kitchen cabinetry, furniture (such as bedroom nightstands or a dresser), or for smaller DIY projects like painted planters.

Sherwin-Williams went big this year by naming not one, but nine colors in the brand's first-ever Color Capsule of the Year. The handful of hues is designed to capture the world of color from classic to cutting edge. The line-up includes Grounded (SW 6089), Sunbleached (SW 9585), Chartreuse (SW 0073), Rain Cloud (SW 9639), Clove (SW 9605), Malabar (SW 9110), Bosc Pear (SW 6390), White Snow (SW 9541), and Mauve Finery (SW 6282).

Since the collection ranges from bright white to a near-black brown, it can work for practically any upcoming paint job—whether you need to liven up a home office with a cinnamon-dusted gold (Bosc Pear) or envelop a dining room in a calming brown (Grounded).

Glidden paint by PPG's 2025 Color of the Year—Purple Basil (PPG1046-7)—is a case study in adaptability. The warm, deep purple boasts a neutral undertone, making it well-suited for both traditional and edgy interiors. "Consumers are embracing this time of change and movement, and we're seeing color trends reflect the need for dynamic colors, moving past the soft, more banal, safe color choices in favor of rich jewel tones, deeper earthen pastels and ancestral-inspired midtones," said Vanessa Peterson, PPG global color styling lead, in a press release.

Beyond walls and ceilings, Glidden recommends using Purple Basil to transform windows, doors, and furniture (particularly in an office). We can envision the color making a statement on kitchen cabinetry and bathroom vanities as well.

Inspired by, and named after, a Japanese tea ceremony, C2 Paint's 2025 Color of the Year is Raku. The brownish red "draws from a centuries-old pottery technique known for its unique, variegated patterns—a process that celebrates intentionality and the beauty of imperfection," according to the brand's announcement. The dynamic shade balances "security, simplicity, and sophistication."

Raku can fuel drama and intimacy in any space. Try using the earthy hue in a small library, grand living room, or a home cinema for maximum impact. On a house's exterior, the chameleon-like color would complement natural surroundings from rich soil to autumn leaves.

Valspar chose Encore (8002-45G)—an anchoring, honest blue—as its 2025 Color of the Year. "Its atmospheric deep blue tones emulate both the elusive luxury of Old World design and the futuristic blending of our physical and digital world, making it a color that feels familiar and unexpected at the same time," Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar, said in a press release.

Kim recommends using Encore as a backdrop to ground a space such as a bedroom or dining room, and incorporating pops of complementary colors. She also notes that it works well outside as an exterior siding color as well as on decks or concrete pavers.

Elderton, Graham & Brown's 2025 Color of the Year, is named after the humble Elder tree. "A traditional native shrub or tree, the Elder is a stunning plant with some varieties having almost deep brown leaves, which is where our Elderton hue comes from," the company's website reads.

From cottagecore to coastal cowgirl, the charming neutral works with virtually any design style or trend. Consider color drenching a room with the shade for an all-encompassing, cozy feel. Or use it as a front door color for a warm welcome.

Little Greene's 2025 Color of the Year is Mochi, a soft brown inspired by the 18th-century neoclassical design of the dining room in the historic English country estate known as Calke Abbey. "Perfect for use in 'all-over' schemes in both contemporary and traditional settings, this delightful neutral hue works really well in a color- drenched room as an alternative to white, gray or stone," says Ruth Mottershead, Little Greene's creative director. "Due to its gentle and subdued nature, it is the perfect choice for bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms, or any space where you wish to create a restful feel."

If you want to pair Mochi with other colors, Little Greene suggests combining it with pinks to boost its sweet notes or with greens and grays to bring out its earthy qualities.

Cool, sage green Quietude (HGSW6212) reigns as HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's Color of the Year for 2025. Appreciated for its longevity and serene quality, the hue has a slight blue undertone. It's meant to emphasize slowing down and seeking happiness in our surroundings. The shade is part of the brand's 2025 Color Collection of the Year, "Naturally Refined," which marks a shift toward sustainability and peace. The mix of 10 colors includes a light yellow, a rusty orange-brown, and a deep green.

If you're looking to incorporate Quietude into your personal space, apply it to the walls of a bathroom or powder room to create a refreshing, relaxed atmosphere.

Dutch Boy Paints unveiled Mapped Blue (429-5DB) as its 2025 One-Coat Color of the Year. The versatile shade is a medium blue with subtle yellow undertones. "We’re seeing a significant shift, particularly among Millennials and Gen Zs, toward products that offer durability, functionality and timeless aesthetics," said Lisbeth Parada, color marketing manager for the brand, in a press release. "Mapped Blue answers this call, providing a classic yet modern charm that can adapt to various design styles and stand the test of time."

Inside, Mapped Blue is an energizing color for walls and ceilings. Outside, Dutch Boy Paints recommends pairing the color with natural stone or brick exteriors.

Krylon, the brand known for its spray paint, is going into 2025 with a moody, modern pick: Hammered Black. According to the company, this color with a textured finish aligns with the resurgence of gothic and brutalist design aesthetics. "Bridging the gap between the indoor environment and the mysterious beauty of the night, Hammered Black brings a sense of calm and grounding, reminiscent of the serene moments before dusk,” said Ashley Banbury, Krylon’s color marketing manager, in a press release.

The black spray paint is a prime tool for reviving secondhand furniture—indoors or outdoors. It can also help add a touch of contrast and depth to any space, whether it's used on sconces or planters.

The interior wood stain brand Minwax named Violet as its Color of the Year for 2025. Whimsical and modern, "Violet is the perfect pick for those who want to showcase their individuality and go bold at home," Lisbeth Parada, color marketing manager at Minwax, said.

Minwax recommends using Violet in a bathroom on trim and a vanity, paired with a purple patterned wallpaper, for a mystical, eclectic look. The wood stain can also instantly take a bookcase from plain to lively, or add vibrancy to storage in an entryway.