26 Top Paint Color Trends 2021

Want an absolutely stunning shade of gray with rich brown undertones? Look no further than the 2021 Color of the Year by HGTV and Sherwin Williams: Urbane Bronze.

If you have struggled to find a gray that can complement and coordinate with the browns and woods in your home, this top paint color trend will do the trick beautifully. As stated on the HGTV site: “Gilded-Age drama of Navy (SW 6244) splashed across interiors like star-studded tracts of the night sky. That celestial celebration gives way to something more grounded in 2021:Urbane Bronze”.

We couldn’t agree more, this paint color is truly incredible in person and is a perfect choice for an accent wall, trim, or a stunning wall like in this bedroom photo. Natural light only enhances this paint color, fall in love with Urbane Bronze.

Rich colors are in for 2021. This Benjamin Moore blue-green paint color was the color of the year in 2021 for good reason. It is fantastic for a subtle pop of color that will complement almost any decor style in your home.

What we love most is this color is great for adding in more color and really is beautiful with bold yellow flowers for a spring or fall decor palette, or try a deep orange in the fall for a daring design choice.

In the winter, your snowy scenes will stand out even more as white colors and decorations along side Aegean Teal will be a beautiful winter combination. No matter how you change your style during the year, Aegean Teal will work with your schemes and not against.

Not to be outdone, the Behr 2021 color of the year is Canyon Dusk. In our opinion, this is like seeing a canyon at, well dusk. The rich clay-like brown and red tones really stand out in a crowd.

We love all the options you can have with this paint color. There are beautiful examples on the Behr website of how to use this color in your yoga room for a zen feeling, in a bathroom as we show here, or even on the exterior of your home as a unique neutral tone that is eye catching from the farthest curb.

No matter how you chose to use it, this Behr Canyon Dusk color is sure to give you Grand Canyon vacation vibes year round.

Want a bit of garden inspiration in your room? Well Jojoba by Behr is just the right fit for your space then. This is a “garden inspired” shade of green that is not your typical soft green color. We love this top paint color trend for rooms and decor that has a lot of rich brown or deep dark wood colors. Like in this stunning room in the pin to the right showcasing one of the top paint color trends 2021.

When mixed with the Broadway paint as trim, like in the pin to the right, Jojoba is a stand out choice for a room color that is cozy, classic, and feels elegant.

If your decor choices have black and white mixed with soft pastels, Jojoba and Broadway are ideal choices for your room color and will allow lots of freedom to mix decor for each season, or as you choose.

Broadway is the trim and bottom wall color of choice for Jojoba paint, or any room where you want a bit of depth in your paint color. This color is both soft and bold at the same time, complimenting soft shades of color to bring a room together perfectly.

Jewel tones are in, and if you want a variation from a rich, typical jewel tone then Passionate by Sherwin Williams is a perfect option. We love the take on this room using Passionate as both a bottom wall and a trim color.

This paint color from Sherwin Williams brings this room together when mixed with the classic, natural wood decor choices, soft rugs and even some colorful chairs.

If you want to jump on the jewel paint color trend in 2021, Passionate is a fun choice for almost any room in your home. We find this color is great for a room with lots of natural light and a bit of space. For a smaller room, an accent wall or baseboard trim are great ways of adding some color but keeping the room feeling light and large.

Struggling to find the perfect white? Try this new paint color from Benjamin Moore. We love the pottery like feel of this paint, which isn’t too white and isn’t too blue, or too gray, or too anything!

Benjamin Moore hit this color spot on with a very natural, earthy feel and tone. This color is perfect for a classic room filled with color or to compliment some fun wallpaper or accent wall with a lot of personality. Whatever you combine with this paint is sure to stand out, as this color is a great supporting actor in any room, or theatre.

We all need some cheer after 2020, which is why Chestertown Buff is a perfect paint color trend in 2021! This cheerful yellow is sure to perk up your mood, and room.

When mixed with deep, rich, elegant browns and wood colors, this paint color really makes any room feel like a professional designer was in charge. You won’t have to worry about anyone else using this color a lot, as yellow can be a bold choice, but when done well is something your friends, neighbors and family will rave about in your home.

When used on a tall wall, you’ll immediately see your eye drawn up, enlarging any room this paint is used in. Be bold in your color choices and try Chestertown Buff in your living spaces!

Those looking for a more subtle and classic color of gray have found a new option in Valspar’s Granite Dust. What we love is this is a great paint for walls and cabinets. Many have a hard time finding the right color tone for cabinets, and Valspar knocks it out of the park.

Granite Dust is inspired by granite and natural stone, which is why this is a stand out choice for any walls or cabinets next to granite or stone, or even tile. Sometimes it is hard to find the right paint to match with stone work, and Granite Dust can be that perfect fit.

A great beige color can be hard to find, but Foggy Morning is an inspiration!

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This is not a traditional paint color but a wood stain by wood stain brand, Minwax. This intriguing shade of blue and green is the first ever color of the year for Minwax. Perfect for any wood in your home like cabinets, shelves, stairs, decorative accents or other options, Vintage is truly a throwback color that has been brought to the modern age.

As one of our 26 top paint color trends in 2021, we love this interesting take on a stain and not a traditional paint.

This elegant blue is a home designer’s dream. When matched with crown molding and other detailed decoration choices, Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball create a Victorian feel to a room unmatched by others.

Farrow & Ball are a UK based paint brand sold here in the US. You can use their site to find a retailer close to you that sells this brand. They are known for quality, and their website offers lots of palette options to help you and your family discover the right feel for any room in your home.

Aubergine like colors are a huge, top paint color trend in 2021. This is another UK brand that delivers on beautiful color unlike many we have seen.

Brass fixtures and gold tones truly compliment this “royal” like color, like in the pin to the right.

Graham & Brown paints are not returnable, as they are custom made so be sure to try a sample before committing to an entire room.

We all wanted to throw away 2020, and how better to do so than with a fiesta?! Aqua Fiesta from Glidden is just the party and cheerful paint color we need in 2021. You’ll be reminded of the classic Tiffany robin’s egg blue color with this perfect accent shade, teh first ever accent shade of the year from Glidden.

Have fun with this color but do use sparingly, as it is very bold, bright, and daring as one of the top paint color trends in 2021.

For the technology lovers, who wouldn’t want a bit of cyber and tech woven into your home space? This is a great color for a home office, dining room, game room, home theatre or accent wall.

This color combines gray and blue into a paint color that works well with almost any metal colors like brass, gold, silver, bronze etc. We can see the “cyber” inspiration with this color since it coordinates so well with metal tones, making it feel like a natural extension of some new piece of technology. When paired with more cozy elements, you can combine the stiff technology feel with a cozy home, bringing together the best of both worlds.

A rich, emerald green is a huge trend in 2021 along with any other jewel tones. Emerald greens can range in tone and color, especially if its a matte or non-matte finish.

This Farrow & Ball Emerald green looks fantastic in a kitchen, which is another trend in 2021 to add in colorful cabinets or kitchen islands to spice up the look of this highly used room and break the mold of the classic white kitchen that has been so popular.

Another jewel tone yes, but we cannot pass up the beauty of this Brinjal paint form Farrow & Ball.

Like the Aubergine trends, this paint will elicit feelings of rich, royal, colors and purple and red inspirations. Farrow and Ball created this paint color which is not overwhelming and really is perfect in large and small spaces when done well.

Pair this color with brass and gold tones or a crisp white. It can support a modern or Victorian feel, making this a huge versatile color for 2021.

Beige is a popular choice, but we love this rich, syrupy take on a classic color.

At first, this beige may seem like any other, until you really sit with it. Once you take it in, the sandy feel and syrup brown undertones almost make you want to try a taste test!

Maple Leaf earns the name given to it, and we love this tone with light or dark browns, or even mixed with blues as a way of creating a unique palette of colors that really stand out.

If Aegean Teal isn’t quite for you, try this interesting gray with blue tones: Gray Cashmere. As in this pin, a nursery is a fun choice for this color, as it is soothing and interesting to look at while sitting with your little one.

A mix of old and new coordinate well with this paint color, and a stark white or even off white pair well to make your room feel just how you would like it to feel. Incorporate old antique furniture with new pieces you choose for your new arrival, which is what Gray Cashmere does well: mixing old and new.

Similar to jewel tones, this Lake Red from Farrow & Ball is a beautiful choice for a bit of color that won’t overwhelm or intimidate as one of the top paint color trends of 2021.

This is more of a mauve or pink feeling rather than a stark red color, and does well with natural and light color woods or natural colors like green for plants. A black and white theme will do nicely, like in this pin to tie everything together well.

We love this color for the simplicity but exciting feeling we get in any room where this paint color is used. Farrow and Ball do a great job of marrying the desire to have a strong accent wall with a color that delivers but does not overstate.

Soft, happy, blue colors are a trend in 2021, but can feel overdone or boring. Not with this Valspar choice of Lucy Blue.

It is a great choice for warm decoration colors like browns, tans, yellows and more rather than cooler tones. A room that calls for calm would be well suited to have this as a paint color, or a room where metals and furniture are the featured items.

Let Lucy Blue support the beautiful decor choices and deliver a sense of calm in your bedroom, sitting room, or even sun room!

If Lucy Blue is too calm of a feel, we present to you: Stiffkey Blue. A bold, navy choice that won’t disappoint.

Unlike other deep blue and navy colors we have featured here, Stiffkey blue has a true blue sense, but with the dark feeling you may want in a space to provide some depth, mystery, and interest.

We love how it has been used in this space, paired with a shiplap wall in an off-white color and classic pieces of glass and tin, Stiffkey Blue brings a room together in both old and new.

Have a nautical theme? This could be the exact color you want!

Most of the greens we featured here can’t compare to this! Blanched Thyme really is just that, makes us feel the natural inspiration of this color. When paired with light colored wood or a clean white, Blanched Thyme can do well in almost any room.

If you are using in a bathroom space, we recommend trying a natural wood sink or natural wood shiplap for a more custom feel. Blanched Thyme is a top paint color trends of 2021 for a reason.

Who doesn’t want to try a color of the month by Behr?

Behr is known for their paints for good reason, and Voyage is a great choice if you want a mix of colors that work well in a room with little light.

In this image, you can see how light isn’t an issue, so this paint color will do well in a room with artificial light or little natural light. It can keep things simple because it stands out on its own, so if minimalism is your design choice, Voyage blue is a great companion on this journey.

Last is another color of the month in 2021 from Behr: Nocturne Blue.

Where better than to incorporate this color than where you sleep?! Adding an accent wall is easy, and this is a choice you will not regret. This soothing color will help lull you to sleep so you can forget 2020 ever happened.