Remember when virtually every “color of the year” was a shade of green? That’s so 2022. The new year’s paint color picks offer more variety, with several warmer colors, some neutrals and even one green-ish option. Which one(s) will look amazing in your space?

TERRA ROSA BY DUNN-EDWARDS

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Swinging to the opposite side of the color wheel from all those 2022 greens, Terra Rosa is a mix of terra-cotta and dusty rose—but not your mama’s dusty rose. “Terra Rosa is a connection to the past through rose-tinted glasses,” Dunne-Edwards says. “As we attempt to untangle ourselves from the emotional ties of the pandemic, we look to powerful, comforting hues that evoke a sense of strength and protection. Terra Rosa can be both a neutral and empowering statement color.”

BLANK CANVAS BY BEHR

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This warm white helps “set the tone for relaxation” according to Erika Woelfel, Vice President of Color and Creative Services at Behr Paint Company. “Blank Canvas effortlessly offers a clean and inviting blank slate that allows individuality and creativity to flow freely. This white easily harmonizes with a wide range of hues, including neutrals, earth tones and pastels for a charming and cozy appeal.”

RASPBERRY BLUSH BY BENJAMIN MOORE

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While it’s not a hue for the faint of heart, Andrea Magno, Color Marketing & Development Director at Benjamin Moore, is convinced that, “People are ready to bring color back into the home, taking a step outside their color comfort zones.” Benjamin Moore says their 2023 color of the year is “the definition of charismatic color,” describing it as “a vivacious shade of coral tinged with pink” that delivers “delight and personality”.

RUSTIC GREIGE BY DUTCH BOY

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If Raspberry Blush is a little too much personality for you, soothe your senses with the calm tones of Rustic Greige. Described as an “adaptable hue,” Dutch Boy says, “Rustic Greige is a versatile neutral that brings harmony and contentment home” as part of their 2023 palettes that “reflect the best of what’s new and what we need now: a sense of deep-rooted comfort.”

VINING IVY BY GLIDDEN AND PPG

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Is it blue? Is it green? Is it both at the same time?  According to Glidden, “This ‘bluish-greenish-something-in-betweenish’ color serves up versatile vibes, making it an on-trend addition to any room. No matter if you think it looks more blue or more green, either way, it’s a vibe.”

REDEND POINT BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

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Sherwin Williams invites you to “embrace a spirit of connection with the world around us with this soulful-yet-subtle hue.” Described as “minimal yet cozy,” Redend Point “creates a comforting backdrop for the everyday moments that matter.” This neutral shade with a faintly desert feel pairs well with other warm earthy tones anywhere in your home.

Whether one of these colors tickles your fancy or you have something completely different in mind, request a consultation and we’ll color your world—or your home, at least—with any shade you choose. Here’s to a colorful new year!