Selecting one of 2025’s paint colors of the year for reimagining interior walls is not for the faint of heart. For the most part, manufacturers have selected deep, rich hues they describe with words like luxurious, bold, anchoring, velvety and powerful. These colors will make a definite statement when they envelop bedrooms, dens, powder rooms or any other room in your home. There are hints of jewel tones in a ruby red, a sapphire, and an amethyst. A plummy brown is a bit more grounded and a soft bluish sage—the lightest in the bunch—adds an airy touch. Discover which hue speaks to you.
CINNAMON SLATE – BENJAMIN MOORE
Enduring style meets modern sensibility
A delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown, this nuanced color brings a smooth familiarity to any design. Embrace the beauty of quietly colorful hues with Cinnamon Slate.
VALSPAR – ENCORE
This atmospheric blue is at home anywhere
Blue is enjoying its comeback — its encore, if you will. This anchoring shade embodies constancy and confidence to let you create a joyful respite from the ebbs and flows of life.
HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS – QUIETUDE
Fall slowly into this neutral green
For a restful space, inject this cool, light hue with its complex blue-gray undertone. Quietude is an emerging color for enduring design and soothes any space inside or out.
GLIDDEN – PURPLE BASIL
Purple isn’t just permitted, it’s encouraged
Unapologetically embrace this color’s rich warmth and energy. Purple Basil represents the appreciation for self-discovery and self-expression that has led to the rise of maximalism.
BEHR – RUMORS
Exude confidence and sophistication
This engaging ruby red captivates with its vivacity. Its deep hue brings drama and elegance both inside and outside your home. It’s the ideal shade to ignite your passion for color.
Article originally appeared in November 2024