Every 2025 Color of the Year We Know So Far—and Inspiration for How to Use Each in Your Home

These are the shades paint color experts predict will trend next year.

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Published on August 14, 2024

Living room painted blue — Photo:
Courtesy of Valspar

If you're looking to give your walls a refresh, plenty of paint color inspiration is on the way. The 2025 color of the year selections have already begun and so far every shade is versatile, inviting, and filled with character. From an anchoring, honest deep blue hue to a versatile and restorative dark chocolate brown, these are the shades that color experts believe will dominate next year.

Whether you want to color drench an entire room in one shade or add a pop of color to your home's exterior, utilize these on-trend colors to inspire your home painting projects throughout all of 2025 (and beyond).

Encore 8002-45G by Valspar

bedroom painted blue — Courtesy of Valspar

Blue was the most popular color of the year selection for 2024 by a landslide, and Valspar predicts this shade isn't going anywhere any time soon. The brand has chosen Encore 8002 45-G—a deep blue hue—as its 2025 Color of the Year. The anchoring shade is a nice contrast to last year's color selection, Renew Blue, a cool teal shade with gray undertones.

Perfect for any space or application, Encore has an Old World feel while being simultaneously modern. "This makes it an ideal backdrop to ground a room, leaving space for spirited pops of complementary colors," says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. "Encore’s versatility means it also can shine on its own through playful applications inside and out, such as on wood, decks, or concrete pavers."

Truffle by STAINMASTER

Stainmaster color of the year — Courtesy of Lowe's

Rich, warm shades are becoming increasingly popular in home design, and STAINMASTER is leaning into this trend with its 2025 Color of the Year—Truffle. The restorative chocolate brown color can be used on all four walls for a welcoming, cozy atmosphere or incorporated as an accent color alongside light neutrals for a brighter, modern look.

"This foundation color complements a wide range of styles, from modern minimalism to rustic chic, and layers beautifully with a broad range of colors from soft neutrals hues to deep, bold palettes," says Monica Reese, director of trend and style at Lowe's. "You can transform your space with this trend-setting color, whether you choose to drench an entire room in its warmth or use it to accentuate and add depth to specific areas."

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