Every Colour of The Year 2027 that we know so far

Let’s dive into every Colour of The Year for 2027 that we know so far! The announcements from paint brands like Dulux to colour tools like Coloro are now coming in as we head towards the end of 2026. While we wait for the rest, we have curated part 1 of the colours that have already been chosen this year.

Connect with us on Substack for subsequent parts, including the most anticipated Colour of The Year from Pantone, which is typically shared in November!

Find out the decisions behind these colour trends below & how we think you can use them in your artwork.

WGSN x Coloro: Luminous Blue

HEX: 193f8f | RGB: 25 63 143 | CMYK: 100 88 11 1

WGSN typically predict their colours two years ahead, so Luminous Blue was picked back in 2025. “We’re delighted to reveal our Colour of the Year for 2027, Luminous Blue. With a dynamic quality, it’s both mysterious and eccentric, with versatility and a broad appeal that will resonate from occasionwear to activewear. WGSN’s market-leading forecasts provide the world’s most valuable brands with insights of 93% accuracy.” – Clare Smith (she/her), Senior Colour Strategist for WGSN

This is a bold colour choice compared to many of the paint brands & is seen as a gender neutral hue that works across multiple seasons. We think it would work well as part of a bold, abstract collection & for tech inspired graphic design. We could also see the colour being taken back to its roots of traditional dying techniques, using methods such as Batik & Shibori for motif inspiration.

Dulux: Soulful Sage™

HEX: a3a794 | RGB: 163 167 148 | CMYK: 39 27 43 1p

For 2027, Dulux have chosen Soulful Sage™ “a soft, radiant green that can make you and your home feel brighter.” This shade was chosen by Dulux for its mood boosting, healing & soothing properties, something they feel is much needed in our homes to get away from the burdens of day to day life.

We can imagine this colour being a dominant choice in botanical themed artwork, focusing on motifs like soft sage & eucalyptus, shadowy silhouettes & natural textures.

Little Greene: Marle

HEX: 938168 | RGB: 147 129 104 | CMYK: 41 44 60 10

At Little Greene that have decided on Marle for their 2027 colour of the year as part of their refreshed ‘Colour Scales’ colour cards. These cards were updated to “reflect the changing way we use colour” & incorporate “shades that span over 300 years of interior design.”

Marle was chosen for its comforting warmth, & its ability to create a luxurious yet soothing environment. We have seen such a comeback for shades of brown this year already so we have no doubt it will be a key colour still moving into 2027.

We can see this colour being used in painterly & textured artworks with organic & abstract themes, leaning into the cosy & warm feeling the shade evokes.

Graham & Brown: Rose Earth

HEX: ad8a74 | RGB: 173 138 116 | CMYK: 32 44 54 4

Graham & Brown’s Colour of The Year for 2027 is Rose Earth. What we love about Graham & Brown’s choice each year is that they also pick a Design of The Year (Roselle Grove “which captures the whimsy of Indian chintz with elevated English flair”) & a Mural of The Year (Red Rose County Day).

Rose Earth “draws on natural mineral pigments from Italian clay, reflecting the timeless depth and reliability of earthy tones, thoughtfully reimagined for today’s homes.” It was chosen to reflect what Graham & Brown have seen as rising desire for peoples homes to feel “reassuring, expressive and deeply connected to the natural world.”

Graham & Brown have provided so much motif inspiration for your artwork already with their announcement, & we suggest leaning into the dominant rose motif & it’s Indian chintz roots.p

Valspar: Cottage Door

HEX: 7a8f96 | RGB: 122 143 150 | CMYK: 56 36 35 2

For 2027 Valspar have chosen Cottage Door “a color that welcomes you home.” This grey-blue shade was chosen for its warm & inviting undertones, & ability to create a mood of reflection & escape. Valspar say they have recognised a “cultural shift toward intentional living and self-reflection calls for authentic and heartfelt hues.”

This shade is all about soft minimalism, embracing “the raw beauty of materials in their most natural state.” We think this colour could work well as part of a more sophisticated nautical themed collection or as part of series of mindful artworks with encouraging yet gentle affirmations.

For more resources on colour check out our Substack articles on Selecting colour, pick & mix, FREE creative colour tools & Top trending colours in 2026.

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