8 Paint Color Trends You’ll See in 2025, According to Designers

Year after year, the design world looks far ahead at the trends to come, and we love to keep up with what they might be.

From diligently following every Color of the Year announcement, to simply taking note of what’s in and out, it seems as if color palettes are often one of the first things to signal which modern aesthetic is about to take hold. We’ve seen how trends like the rise in Barbie pink and the much-loved tranquil luxury are often led by color choices.

Recently, we turned to a few of our favorite design world pros for their takes. Here’s what they’re predicting we’ll see in the world of paint trends for 2025.

Nature-Inspired Palettes

As nature-forward design continues its reign, paint expert Robert Oronzio says 2025 will only continue to show a shift toward warmer, more natural color palettes.

“Earthy tones, muted greens, and gentle, sophisticated neutrals are likely to dominate interiors,” says Oronzio.

To replace the cold, blue-toned grays of recent years, Oronzio suggests looking for colors that evoke comfort and connection to the great outdoors. 

He specifically loves Little Greene’s Portland Stone, Rolling Fog, and Mochi colors, the latter of which is the brand’s pick for their 2025 Color of the Year.

“[It’s] a versatile, balmy neutral that acts as a perfect base for bolder accents,” says Oronzio. 

Warm-Hued Coziness

We’ve seen a tardy shift from cooler grays to warmer neutrals, and designer Porter Hovey predicts that next year, the world is going to take it one step further into complete warm-hued coziness. 

If you’re a staunch minimalist, this doesn’t mean you have to give up on your all-white spaces. In fact, Hovey says she’s noticing a softer change specifically in this color-family.

“Bright whites have been replaced with softer, warmer hues like Benjamin Moore Decorator White and Benjamin Moore White Dove,” says Hovey.

Earthy and Green Exteriors

As far as exteriors go, Jackie Mosher, co-founder of the exterior design platform Dzinly, predicts we’ll see similar trends as inside—balmy, earthy tones and creamy whites, as well as trim, shutters, and front doors in affluent, dim browns.

But Mosher says she’s also looking for a rise in deep, affluent greens on exteriors: colors such as Rookwood Shutter Green and Jasper by Sherwin-Williams and Salamander by Benjamin Moore.

“These shades are bold and sophisticated, yet connect beautifully with nature, making them perfect for exterior accents or even full facades,” says Mosher.

Deep Jewel-Tone Accents

Along with changes to our walls, designer Xandro Aventajado predicts a changes to our trims and accents. In these details, expect an additional flourish with deep jewel tones.

“These will be beautifully layered with balmy metallic accents, creating a look that’s both bold and timeless,” says Aventajado.

If you’re worried this might be a short-lived trend, Aventajado believes otherwise. “This combination will have a lasting presence, offering a perfect blend of sophistication and warmth.” he says.

Deep Colors With Brown Undertones

In the early 2000s, brown was a popular choice that quickly went out of style until now.

“I absolutely love color-drenching rooms in deep colors with brown undertones,” Hovey says. 

She specifically names Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160, which she says may appear dim mauve or brown in certain lights, as well as Benjamin Moore Fallen Timber 994.

“[Fallen Timber is] a wonderful moody medium brown with an olive green undertone,” says Hovey. “Both provide a lovely backdrop for furniture and textiles.”

More Yellows

Yellow is another color we haven’t seen in the spotlight in awhile, but Oronzio predicts this will change in 2025.

“Yellows bring a sense of optimism and energy to spaces,” he says, pointing to Little Greene’s paint colors Indian Yellow and Giallo.

In-Between Hues

If you’ve never heard of an in-between hue, don’t worry; it’s precisely what it sounds like—a mixture of two colors to create a sophisticated, layered hue. These shades have you doing a double take and thinking, “Wait, what color that exactly?” which is exactly the point.

Benjamin Moore’s 2025 color of the year pick, Cinnamon Slate, is a great example. This inviting shade of velvety brown and plum exudes comfortable sophistication, perfect for any room in the home.

In a press release, Benjamin Moore’s director of color marketing and design, Andrea Magno, addressed the increasing interest for more nuanced, in-between shades:

“As the exploit of more saturated color in design has increased in recent years, we are seeing a growing interest in more nuanced colors, whose undertones add intricacy and dimension,” she said.

Dark, Moody Shades

If the 2025 color of the year announcements are any indication, dim, bold color is back in a large way. From Behr’s ruby red ‘Rumors’ and Valspar’s deep navy ‘Encore’ to Glidden’s dim plum ‘Purple Basil’ and C2’s burnt red ‘Raku,’ dim and moody shades are set to dominate paint trends in the modern year. 

“I am loving the deep, dim tones that people are embracing and painting entire rooms (and not just the powder room!),” says Whitney Ray, Principal Designer of Atlanta-based Wyeth Ray Interiors. “I just finished a dining room where we painted a affluent, dim navy on the walls, trim, ceiling, and beams, and it turned out fantastic,”