Color of the Year 2023 + Top Home Color Trends

One of my favorite things to do is talk about color, so when the top colors of the year are announced, 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 coming months. 

So when paint companies like Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Valspar, Behr, Pantone, and others recently started announcing their Colors of the Year for 2023, I wanted to share them with you.  

As you’ll see, the trending colors for 2023 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 interior design style. 

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023

Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2023 is Raspberry Blush, described as “a vivacious shade of coral tinged with pink.” 

This optimistic hue is part of Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2023, an entire color palette “built to envelop you in vivacious color.” 

Benjamin Moore Raspberry Blush (2008-30)

Besides the 2023 Color of the Year, Raspberry Blush, the Benjamin Moore 2023 Color Palette includes Conch Shell (a gentle dusty pink), Cinnamon (a rich brown with orange undertones), Wenge (a deep chocolate with hints of violet), Savannah Green (a balanced shade of ochre), New Age (an ethereal light purple with a hint of gray), Starry Night Blue (a deep navy color akin to indigo), and North Sea Green (a relaxing blend of blue-green).  

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush (2008-30)

Benjamin Moore Conch Shell

Benjamin Moore Cinnamon

Benjamin Moore Wenge

Benjamin Moore Savannah Green

Benjamin Moore New Age

Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue

Benjamin Moore North Sea Green

Any of the shades in the 2023 Color Trends palette would pair beautifully with neutral hues.  Benjamin Moore recommends Etiquette (AF-50), White Heron (OC-57), Gray Owl (OC-52), and Onyx (2133-10) as neutrals with warm, cool, and neutral undertones– perfectly suited for using as a trim or accent color with Raspberry Blush or any of the other colors in the palette.

By the way, if you’re looking for the best Benjamin Moore white paint, my favorite is White Dove (OC-17), which we used to paint our kitchen cabinets and several rooms in our home.  For more on Benjamin Moore White Dove, you might be interested in my post, How to Choose the Best White Paint for Your Home.

Behr Color of the Year 2023

Behr’s Color of the Year for 2023 is Blank Canvas (DC-003) a warm, cozy shade of white.  I happen to love that Behr chose white as their color of the year, because it’s a great option for any room in the home.

This shade of white is similar to Benjamin Moore White Dove (which we’ve used throughout our home) and would work well with just about any other color, including other warm neutral beiges and tans.

Behr Blank Canvas (DC-003)

 Blank Canvas could be used to create a calming, welcoming atmosphere in the living room.

Here, Blank Canvas brings a fresh feeling to kitchen cabinets. 

I love the look of Blank Canvas in the bathroom.  This shade has the ability to make any space feel brighter and more modern.

As you know I love white walls (and white in general), so I think it’s wonderful that Behr chose Blank Canvas as their color of the year. 

White paint can be used in so many great ways throughout the home — not only is white the most popular color for kitchen cabinets, it’s perfect for walls, trim and molding, shelving, furniture, and bathroom vanities, as well.

White paint is always sophisticated and everyone can incorporate it in their home.  And, in my opinion, this particular shade of white, Blank Canvas, is a classic. 

If you’re considering painting your walls white, here’s my post on How to Choose the Best White Paint for Your Home. 

And, if you’re thinking of painting your kitchen cabinets white, here’s my post on Our Kitchen Renovation.

Behr paint is available at The Home Depot.

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2023

The Sherwin Williams 2023 Color of the Year is a warm, earthy tone called Redend Point (SW-9081).  

Sherwin Williams Redend Point

Described as minimal yet cozy, this color would make a nice backdrop or accent color for living spaces.

And, since it’s a calming hue, Redend Point could be used in a bedroom, as well.

Sherwin Williams Redend Point

The versatility of Redend Point makes it adaptable to just about any space in the home. 

Here, it’s shown as a kitchen cabinet color.  This is a pretty bold choice, but I could see it working well in a bungalow or craftsman style home.

Sherwin Williams Redend Point

Interestingly, Redend Point is very similar to one of Valspar’s Colors of the Year, Southern Road.  

Valspar Colors of the Year

Rather than just one shade, Valspar announced a collection of Colors of the Year for 2023, radiating joy, light, optimism, and warmth.  

Valspar Everglade Deck

The Valspar 2023 Colors of the Year are livable shades that would work well in just about any space in the home. 

The 2023 color palette includes Ivory Brown, Cozy White, Gentle Violet, Blue Arrow, Flora, Desert Carnation, Green Trellis, Rising Tide, Holmes Cream, Southern Road, Villa Grey, and Everglade Deck.

Valspar Ivory Brown

Valspar Cozy White

Valspar Gentle Violet

Valspar Blue Arrow is a balanced shade, merging cool tones of blue with warm undertones.  Here, it’s beautifully paired with white trim as an exterior color:

Valspar Blue Arrow

Valspar Flora is described as a deep, blackened olive, embodying charm and sophistication.

Valspar Flora

Valspar Holmes Cream

Valspar Southern Road

Valspar Desert Carnation

Valspar Green Trellis is another shade that would work well as an exterior paint color.  In fact, our home exterior is painted with a similar Valspar shade, Secret Moss.

Valspar Green Trellis

Valspar Rising Tide

Valspar Villa Grey

It’s probably no surprise that my favorite Valspar color for 2023 is Everglade Deck (5011-3), a rich midnight blue, described as “an elegant calming hue to restore mind, body and home.” 

Not only is it trend-worthy, Everglade Deck is a classic, timeless shade that would bring an elegant touch to any space in the home.  I love it paired with brass, as shown in this chic bathroom:

Valspar Everglade Deck

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.

Valspar paint is available at Lowe’s.

Pantone Color of the Year 2023

Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year is Viva Magenta, an exuberant and optimistic shade of red, described as “powerful and empowering .. a new animated red that revels in pure joy.”

According to Pantone Color Institute Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman, Viva Magenta was “inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family, as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known.”

Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta

To embrace this shade of crimson red in home decor and interior design, trying incorporating it wherever you want to add a bit of drama, joyfulness, or vibrancy — perhaps as a bold statement wall, incorporated in a piece of artwork, or as an accent color in pillows or other home textiles.

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 2023 colors of the year in various ways throughout your home, below are several inspiring spaces featuring colors and tones similar to those in the 2023 color trends. 

Favorite Spaces + Color Trend Ideas and Inspiration

Barrow Building Group – door color is Sherwin Williams Denim Blue

 

Pure Salt Interiors

 

Jean Stoffer Design

 

Salt Design Co.

 

Pure Salt Interiors – counter stools

 

Brandon Architects – pendant – bed

 

Julie Howard for Timber Trails DC – blue paint color is James River Gray by Benjamin Moore

 

The Heart and Haven

 

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

 

Pure Salt Interiors

 

Meg Leonard Design

 

Salt Design Co.

 

The Brownstone Boys – Domino Mag

 

Ames Interiors – coffee table – rug

 

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

 

Salt Design Co.

 

Jean Stoffer Interior Design

 

Pure Salt Interiors – chairs

 

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

 

Design Works Home – chandelier

 

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

 

Mindy Gayer Design

 

Ames Interiors – pendant lights

 

Jean Stoffer Interior Design

 

Pure Salt Interiors

 

Julie Howard for Timber Trails DC – blue paint color is Benjamin Moore James River Gray – woven pendant lights

I hope you found some helpful ideas and inspiration for incorporating the Colors of the Year 2023, or variations thereof, in your home.

As I’m sure you noticed, there’s a common theme running through the popular paint colors for 2023 — a celebration of color, 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 2023 Home Decor Trends and Design Styles.

Remember, if you don’t feel like painting your walls or cabinets, you can easily embrace the overall look and feeling of the 2023 home decor color trends by sprinkling a few colorful accent pieces throughout your home.  Here are some ideas:

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Wishing you a beautiful — and colorful — 2023!  xo Jane