2025 Paint Colors of the Year: Bold, Warm & Beautiful

Homes & Design

September 22, 2025

This year’s top paint brands are leaning into warmth, depth, and saturated color—with moody plums, rich browns, and anchoring blues taking center stage. From Benjamin Moore to Pantone, these standout shades feel fresh yet timeless, offering inspiration for every room. Whether you’re planning a full remodel or just refreshing a wall or two, here are the colors of the year we’re loving for 2025.

Benjamin Moore – Cinnamon Slate

A heathered plum with velvety brown undertones


Valspar – Encore

A rich, anchoring deep blue


Behr – Rumors

A deep, dynamic ruby red


Graham & Brown – Elderton

A sophisticated, neutral-toned brown


Pantone – Mocha Mousse

A rich, modern brown


C2 Paint – Raku

A brownish-red inspired by Japanese pottery


Dunn-Edwards – Caramelized

A terracotta-inspired terra-cotta brown


Glidden – Purple Basil

A rich violet tone

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