Let's Get Serious: Silhouette, Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of the Year.

Silhouette - Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of the Year

Up until 2024, cool neutrals were still ruling the interior design world. And then gradually, designers and homeowners awoke from their shiny gray and white kitchens, craving something warmer. Did you sense the change from cool to warm in 2025? The first hint was when Benjamin Moore's greige colors like Pale Oak and Revere Pewter, were overtaking longtime favorites including, Gray Owl and Metropolitan. Gray planked floors were being replaced with warm wood tones.

Silhouette, Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of the Year is the perfect reflection of how our taste for warm neutrals is dominating the design industry in 2026. This is a serious, and deep, brown-gray color with a LRV (Light Reflective Value) of 10, making it dramatic and moody. With the right lighting, most rooms can handle a dark color like Silhouette -- the key is lighting!

In addition to a Color of the Year, most paint brands, including Benjamin Moore, release a palette for the year. Benjamin Moore's 2026 Palette is very understated, and filled with neutrals. The non-neutrals are muted and wistful, evoking the dusty colors of 1980s Southwestern-style palettes. These are easy to use colors, but they'll need special care with lighting to keep them from giving a sleepy vibe. Silhouette, and the Benjamin Moore 2026 Palette give you an easy blueprint for creating a serene vibe in your space.

Benjamin Moore 2026 Color Palette

Benjamin Moore 2026 Color Palette