Color of the Year 2024 + Top Home Color Trends

One of my favorite things to do is talk about color trends, so when fall rolls around and the top paint companies, like Benjamin Moore, Valspar, Sherwin Williams, and Behr, start announcing their Colors of the Year, I get pretty excited.  

Not only are the Color of the Year forecasts a helpful guide when selecting paint shades, they give me a good idea as to what interior design trends we’ll see developing in the new year. 

As you’ll see, the trending colors for 2024 are a varied bunch, but all are designed to bring a sense of warmth, comfort, and elegance to your home.  And, with a couple of exceptions, most of these shades would work well in just about any room in the house — and with just about any decorating style. 

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2024

Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2024 is Blue Nova, a mix of violet and blue described as “an alluring mid-tone … with endlessly classic appeal.”

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I’m crazy about the color blue, so I couldn’t be happier about Benjamin Moore’s color of the year announcement.

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2024: Blue Nova (825)

This sumptuous hue is part of Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2024, a color palette which “takes inspiration from the hues experienced through travels ….”

Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825)

Besides Blue Nova, the Benjamin Moore 2024 Color Palette of the Year includes White Dove (my favorite shade of white paint, which I’ve used throughout our home — including on our kitchen cabinets), Pristine, Topaz, Teacup Rose, Honey Bee, Regent Green, Antique Pewter, Polar Sky, and Hazy Lilac.

 

Benjamin Moore White Dove

 

Benjamin Moore Pristine

 

Benjamin Moore Topaz

 

Benjamin Moore Teacup Rose

 

Benjamin Moore Honey Bee

 

Benjamin Moore Regent Green

 

Benjamin Moore Antique Pewter

 

Benjamin Moore Polar Sky

 

Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac

Any of the shades in the Benjamin Moore 2024 Color Trends palette would pair beautifully with neutral hues. 

And my favorite Benjamin Moore white paint, White Dove (OC-17), which we used on our kitchen cabinets and in several rooms in our home, would be perfectly suited as a trim or accent color with Blue Nova or any of the other colors in the 2024 color palette.

our kitchen

For more on Benjamin Moore White Dove, you might be interested in my posts, How to Choose the Best White Paint for Your Home and Popular Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors for 2024.

And for more on incorporating the color blue in your home, you might also be interested in my post, All About Blue: How I’m Decorating with the Color of the Year.

Behr Color of the Year 2024

Behr’s Color of the Year for 2024 is Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01), a soft, versatile shade of black.

Behr 2024 Color of the Year, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)

I love that Behr chose a shade of black as their color of the year, because it’s a great option for just about any room in the home — although I think it would be especially beautiful on kitchen cabinets or as an accent wall color or a dramatic room color in a bedroom or powder bathroom.

Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)

This shade of black would work well with just about any other color, including warm neutral tones like beige, camel, and tan, all of which are extremely popular right now.  See my post on the 2024 Home Decor Trends for more on using neutral tones in your home.

Black paint is always sophisticated and everyone can incorporate it in their home.  And, in my opinion, this particular shade is a classic. 

In addition to Cracked Pepper, the Behr 2024 Color Trends Palette includes a beautiful collection of neutrals and accent colors, including Whipped Cream, Weathered White, Even Better Beige, Malted, Tranquil Gray, Chic Taupe, Amber Brew, Riviera Beach, Orange Flambe, Offshore Mist, Provence Blue, Rumors, Laguna Blue, and Mountain Olive.

Behr paint is available at The Home Depot.

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2024

The Sherwin Williams 2024 Color of the Year is a soft denim blue called Upward.

Sherwin Williams 2024 Color of the Year, Upward (SW-6239)

With its calm gray undertones, I happen to love this light neutral shade of blue. 

Sherwin Williams Upward would pair beautifully with both warm and cool hues, making it perfect as a backdrop or accent color for living spaces, as well as a lovely kitchen cabinet color or bathroom cabinet color.

And, since it’s a calming hue, this shade of blue would be perfect in a bedroom, as well.  See my post Bedroom Color Combinations and Trends for 2024 for more on choosing the best color combinations for a relaxing bedroom.

The versatility and approachability of Sherwin Williams 2024 Color of the Year, Upward, makes it adaptable to just about any space in the home. 

Valspar Color of the Year

The Valspar Color of the Year for 2024 is Renew Blue, a green-influenced blue described as a “trend-worthy shade” that “creates a sense of peace wherever you place it.”

Valspar 2024 Color of the Year, Renew Blue (8003-37D)

Renew Blue is a livable shade that would work well in just about any space in the home, including as a kitchen cabinet color — perfect for a modern coastal style home.

Valspar Renew Blue

Here, Valspar’s Color of the Year looks stunning in the bathroom.

Valspar Renew Blue

Valspar Renew is a balanced shade, merging cool tones of blue with undertones of green.  Here, it’s beautifully paired with white as an exterior accent color:

Valspar Renew Blue

For coordinating colors to pair with Renew Blue, Valspar recommends mid-toned neutrals like Valspar Perfect Backdrop (8005-8B) and Valspar Dusk in the Valley (8004-3B).

Valspar paints are available at Lowe’s.

Pantone Color of the Year 2024

Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year is Peach Fuzz, a “velvety gentle peach tone … radiant with warmth and modern elegance.”

Pantone Peach Fuzz

With its soft, calming feeling, Pantone 13-2023 Peach Fuzz is the perfect hue for a bedroom or bathroom — or any space in which you want to nurture mind, body and soul.

Ruggable

One easy way to add this inviting hue to your home is through rugs.  Ruggable has a line of washable rugs inspired by Pantone Color of the Year Peach Fuzz.

Ruggable

Using Color in Your Home

Mixing and matching colors in your home doesn’t have to be daunting.  Try styling deep, saturated hues with light neutrals as a contrast.

You can soften the bold look of color by introducing curved forms and luxurious textures to create a look that’s both inspiring and calming.

To give you an idea of how you could use the 2024 colors of the year in various ways throughout your home, below are several inspiring spaces featuring colors and tones similar to those in the 2024 color trends. 

Color Trend Ideas and Inspiration

Studio McGee – pendants

Brandon Architects

from my post, Restoration Hardware Style: How to Get the Look

Meg McSherry Interiors – pulls – faucet – similar sconces

Studio McGee

Jean Stoffer Interior Design

Jean Stoffer Interior Design

Pure Salt Interiors

Barrow Building Group – door color is Sherwin Williams Denim Blue

Pure Salt Interiors

Caren Rideau, via House Beautiful

Jean Stoffer Interior Design

Salt Design Co.

M Lahr Homes – front door stain is Mohawk Black

Studio McGee

Pure Salt Interiors

Julie Howard for Timber Trails – door colour is Benjamin Moor James River Gray

The Heart and Haven

The Hillary Style

Andrea McQueen Design – paint color is Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore – brass pendant lights

Salt Design Co.

The Brownstone Boys – Domino Mag

The Life Styled Co. – counter stools

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Salt Design Co.

Jean Stoffer Interior Design

The Life Styled Co. – pendants

 Anne Rae Design

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Whittney Parkinson Design – paint color is Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams

Mindy Gayer Design

I hope you found some helpful ideas and inspiration for incorporating the Colors of the Year 2024 in your home.

As I’m sure you noticed, there’s a common theme running through the wall color trends for 2024 — a celebration of calm, nature, and harmony in the coming year.

If you’re interested in learning more about the up and coming interior design and decorating trends, you might also be interested in my post on the 2024 Home Decor Trends and Design Styles.

Pure Salt Interiors – chair source

Remember, if you don’t feel like painting your walls or cabinets, you can easily embrace the overall look and feeling of the 2024 home decor colour trends by sprinkling a few colorful accent pieces throughout your home.  Here are some ideas: