The Top Paint Colors for 2025

Dreaming up your interior and exterior painting jobs for 2025? Consider these top paint colors.

Maybe you have the perfect color in mind to spice up your kitchen or line the walls of your lobby. Or, like many homeowners and business owners, you might be eager for advice from experts who are knee-deep in paint all day, every day.

Read on to learn more about the top paint colors for 2025, according to designers, leading paint manufacturers, and, well, us.

Why choose from the top paint colors of the year?

Feel overwhelmed confronting that long wall of paint swatches at the hardware store? It can be challenging to choose from countless colors—after all, what’s really the difference between Benjamin Moore’s “Seacliff Heights” and “Heavenly Blue”?

But the smallest variation in a hue’s shade can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of a room. Tapping trusted design sources for their take on the year’s top colors gives you a head start on finding the ideal color for your space.

Of course, it’s unnecessary to update your home or business’s color every year. But when you’re looking to refresh the walls of your space or paint new construction, choosing colors that resonate with the current moment can keep your interiors feeling relevant and boost your curb appeal for the foreseeable future.

What are the top paint colors for 2025?

At Mike Walsh Painting and Decorating, we use industry-best products approved by the Master Painters Institute. Our list of the top paint colors for 2025 showcases the “colors of the year” as chosen by the industry’s leading brands—along with fun ideas for how to feature them in your home or business.

While each manufacturer touts a unique vision for 2025, you’ll notice a trend of earthy yet vibrant tones that evoke warmth, comfort, groundedness, and luxury—taking likely inspiration from the Pantone color of the year, “Mocha Mousse.”

Benjamin Moore

Color of the Year: Cinnamon Slate

Speaking of warmth, Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate—a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown—adds a welcome hint of spice to your home or workplace. Perfect for elevating kitchens from drab to distinguished, pair it with soft neutrals that let Cinnamon Slate take center stage.

Behr

Color of the Year: Rumors

America’s most trusted paint brand is paving design pathways with Rumors, an alluring ruby hue that’s sure to get guests talking (in a good way). This rich, luxurious red makes a bold statement—and is a great match for accent walls, cabinets, and spaces where people gather to socialize and connect.

While brainstorming the perfect place for “Rumors” in your home or business, we suggest playing Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album for inspiration.

Dunn-Edwards

Color of the Year: Caramelized

This warm terracotta brown suggests the sunbaked hues of natural clay, emphasizing a connection to the natural world while providing a foundation for creativity and imagination. A sophisticated earth tone, Caramelized pairs well with contemporary spaces and retro-inspired decor alike. Embrace its inherent versatility for countless indoor and outdoor applications.

PPG

Color of the Year: Purple Basil

Reflecting the 2025 design trend of grounded luxury, Purple Basil—a dusty violet with mauve undertones—carries multidimensionality in its deep yet muted shades. This well-balanced color suggests comfort and elegance, making it an ideal pick for bedrooms, living areas, and lobbies.

Valspar

Color of the Year: Encore

A deep, saturated blue with violet undertones, a little Encore goes a long way—adding a playful pop of color to interiors and exteriors, such as decks, doors, and wood trim. But that’s not to say you should shy away from color drenching: Encore is a vibrant, beautiful choice for embracing tonal maximalism with monochromatic walls, ceilings, trims, and baseboards.

Sherwin-Williams

Color Capsule of the Year

To celebrate 15 years of showcasing colors of the year, Sherwin-Williams released in 2025 not just one favorite hue—but nine. With its Color Capsule, this leading paint company emphasizes the importance of balance and harmony in design, featuring a range of organic-inspired colors that radiate subtle sophistication.

If you’re looking for a straightforward way to transform your home or business, these nine complementary colors provide a reliable—and gorgeous—starting point.

Choose a professional partner to paint your vision

Whether you want to touch up your exterior trim or revitalize your entire living space, choose painters who exhibit professionalism with every brushstroke. At Mike Walsh Painting and Decorating, we prioritize unwavering integrity, reliability, and quality as we bring your vision to life.