The Biggest Paint Color Trends of 2022

From rustic earthy hues to gray-greens, these latest paints trends will set the tone for the rest of your scheme in 2022. Every year, we see plenty of paint color trends come and go. Certain paint colors capture the moment – and stand out amongst the crowd. In 2022, we are predicting that we will continue to see a shift to more calming colors and invigorating hues. Some of the top paint brands like Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Valspar are also forecasting earthy tones that evoke a sense of relaxation. 

Keep scrolling to see them all – and discover what shades 2022 has in store.

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GREENS

Green has been growing in popularity in the past year, and this soothing shade isn’t slowing down. This year, we are expecting to see green get even earthier, even bringing in gray undertones. These natural greens help us refocus on our physical and mental well-being by promoting a space that is grounding and calming.

October Mist

Benjamin Moore

OLIVE SPRIG

PPG

EVERGREEN FOG

Sherwin Williams

SEA OF BLUES

Evoking a striking body of water or a serene sky, As the world is constantly evolving, we crave consistency. This blue hues evoke feelings of hope and tranquility with a touch of luxe. Whether in the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, we expect this tone to be a top pick. Behr selected this shade as their top color of 2022, and we agree that it is like a breath of fresh air.

BREEZEWAY

Behr

ORCHARD ASH

Valspar

woodlawn blue

Benjamin Moore

CHARCOAL GRAY

Dark hues give us warmth with stability. These deep grays helps us feel cozy and comforted, no matter what’s going on in the outside world. You will likely see these on walls and cabinets.  This shade pairs perfectly with neutrals like white, cream, and tan to add depth.

fired earth

Valspar

Cracked Pepper

Behr

Kendall charcoal

Benjamin Moore

WARM RUSTIC

Walk into a room swathed with rustic, warm, earthy hues and you can’t help but feel sophisticated and comforted. And we’re predicting this color – and energy – will be popping up all over the place. It’s an ideal way to add comfort and stability with these classic colors.

Venetian Portico

Benjamin Moore

earthy ochre

Sherwin Williams

Wild Mustang

Behr

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