Last month we talked about Pantone’s color of the year for 2025 – Mocha Mousse. However, I’m sure you’ve noticed that every painting company also selects a color of the year based on their own predictions. Let’s explore those together! We’ve gathered 12 more Colors of the Year for 2025, from companies like Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Glidden to name a few.

A lot of the colors selected this year, create a rich indulgent space, that also feels cozy and relaxing. Almost all of these are warm leaning purples and browns that are colorful, but not highly saturated, with a few cool colors for an unexpected twist! These also all blend and coordinate with each other really nicely, so if there’s one you’re really leaning to, it will be fun and inspiring to build a palette off of it, or incorporate it into your current color scheme.

Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore

First off we have Cinnamon Slate. It is a darker shade that at once feels like a deep amethyst and a rich cocoa blended together. This balanced mix of rich plum and smooth chocolate brown is a color that can easily be used as a neutral that will anchor darker wood stains, that also enhances warm gold finishes as a complimentary color. Cinnamon Slate is striking on its own for sure, but due to it’s more muted low saturated color, it can easily be color drenched in a room for warmth and depth, or used in large amounts in space without overwhelming it.

“Cinnamon Slate is an inviting hue that offers enduring style and modern sensibility,” says Andrea Magno, color marketing and development director at Benjamin Moore, “its depth and richness bring an air of approachability and sense of comfort throughout the home, making it a new favorite for years to come.”

Purple Basil by Glidden

Glidden by PPG’s fresh jewel tone, Purple Basil, is a more vivid and darker saturated purple, that’s very similar to Cinnamon Slate that we just talked about. Rich, approachable, and welcoming, this shade of violet would be great as an accent color where you would like a bit more punch, but still want the colors to feel rich and not overpoweringly bright.

Ashley McCollum, PPG color expert for Glidden, calls it “bold, opulent, and homey”, and suggests homeowners try this paint color for their front doors and shutters, which would be stunning with crisp white trim and black accents.

Violet by Minwax

Yes, even stain companies throw their hat into color prediction for home interiors, but it is a very stunning bath vanity pictured above. Violet is an unexpected stain choice, but when used on a traditional piece it adds a touch of romance and whimsy, while in more modern settings adds a self expression and personality. You can see in the image above, mixing paint and stain in the same family can add a bit of texture and interest in a color drenched space, letting both the architectural details and the sink vanity be equal stars in the show. Of all of the purple colors of the year, this is the most cool toned one, compared to the more brown and red undertoned purples on this list.

Rumors by BEHR

Another for the moody purple category we have BEHR’s pick for color of the year, Rumors. As you can see above, this one is much more red leaning than the others we have talked about so far. It’s inching into more of a wine color, but still is a little desaturated with a bit of brown undertones. This would be a great color to add to a room with warm neutrals for an instant change in only one step. You can see in the image above everything else is creamy, white, light, and neutral, and this bold nuanced purple makes a great backdrop to really let those pieces shine. This is also a great plum to mix with browns and/or pastels.

Use Rumors to add drama in the form of a bold accent wall, or lean into the shade’s sophisticated side by using it in a formal dining room, study, or living space.

C2 Raku #549 by C2 Paint

Decidedly more chocolate brown almost mahogany color, C2 Raku is C2 Paint’s 2025 color of the year and is beautifully rich and indulgent. Raku is a Japanese pottery technique where the piece is fired at extremely high, red-hot temperatures, throwing fibers, such as paper, hair, wood, etc, are placed atop the ceramic, and then rapidly cooled by covering it with an upside down container that seals the fire in. Each piece is unique and individual. Raku pottery is known for being used in tea ceremonies, and the stunning technique has begun to take the interior design world by storm in more modern interpretations for lamps and accessories. C2 Raku takes inspiration from this technique, and is an earthy and deep brownish red that is calming yet dramatic and can work in any style of home.

“Raku is an expression of balance, comfort, and timeless elegance. In a world where polarizing views can divide and isolate, Raku offers a palette that returns us to simple, grounding pleasures,” says Philippa Radon, C2 Paint’s color director. “This rich hue, with its deep cordovan earthy brown hue and sanguine undertones, embodies the art of revitalizing the old with the succession of its renewal—an echo of a timeless classic flourishing in a modern world.”

Elderton by Graham & Brown

Another moody brown, this one leaning more cocoa than plum, Elderton, Graham & Brown‘s color of the year, is both sophisticated and contemporary. The paint color was chosen in part because of its versatility when it comes to blending design styles. “Elderton has a huge amount of depth, reconnecting us with nature and enhancing our relation to the earth,” Paula Taylor, the brand’s head stylist, said in a press release. “Our homes are spaces where we can be our most honest and creative selves and Elderton is the perfect hue to unleash the potential of any room.”

Lean into the color’s nature-inspired hue by using it as the backdrop for a rustic living room, bedroom, or bathroom. Or, lean into the old-world charm of dark academia by color-drenching a home office.

Truffle by STAINMASTER

Truffle, STAINMASTER’s color of the year, swings a bit more mushroomy with it’s brown color of the year. This shade will blend well with more taupe and grey leaning interiors. It feels both modern and sophisticated. “Truffle complements a wide range of styles, from modern minimalism to rustic chic, and layers beautifully with a broad palette of colors from soft neutral hues to deep bold palettes, truly elevating the style of any space,” says Monica Reese, Lowe’s director of trend and style. Use this saturated shade to color-drench a moody home office, living room, or home library, or use it as a grounding accent in a neutral color palette.

Caramelized by Dunn-Edwards

If you had an antique terra cotta pot, mixed in a bit of blush, and another dash of beige, you would get Caramelized, the Dunn-Edwards 2025 color of the year. In certain styles, this color feels nostalgic and retro especially when paired with mustards and chocolate brown, but paired with white and natural wood tones it can feel fresh and modern as well. This warm tint will be great as an overall wall color, as well as an accent color layered with other neutrals for a creamy sun-kissed feeling. This will be a great bathroom color as the color is very complimentary for most skin tones, without makeup! This also feels right at home in Mediterranean and Spanish inspired interiors.

“In the current fast-paced, high-tech age, we find ourselves drawn to more saturated and timeless colors to create personal spaces that feel welcoming, stylish, and grounded,” says Lauren Hoferkamp, at Dunn-Edwards. This color, is extremely accessible and feels historic and fresh at the same time.

Mochi by Little Greene

Similar to Caramelized above, Mochi by Little Greene, is another natural warm beige that feels like an earthy and organic neutral perfect for today’s interiors. “Rich warm colors deliver cocooning, restful and charming spaces and are perfect for creating enticing and sumptuous spaces within our homes,” says Ruth Mottershead, creator director at Little Greene. “Perfect for use in ‘all-over’ schemes in both contemporary and traditional settings, this delightful neutral hue works really well in a color-drenched room as an alternative to white, gray or stone.”

Hammered Black by Krylon

Krylon’s Hammered Black is the brand’s pick for color of the year. This color is a bit brighter than #000000 Black, with warm undertones that gives an added feeling of luxury compared to basic black. The addition of texture also enhances the richness and sophistication.

“Bridging the gap between the indoor environment and the mysterious beauty of the night, Hammered Black brings a sense of calm and grounding, reminiscent of the serene moments before dusk” says Ashley Banbury, Krylon’s color marketing manager.

This is a great accent in any style of home from traditional to modern. A little bit of black can be a great addition in every room adds as it adds contrast and anchors lighter colors.

Mapped Blue by Dutch Boy Paints

Going in a completely different direction, Dutch Boy Paints’ Mapped Blue is a cool desaturated aqua that can lean blue, green, or gray based on what other colors you pair it with. the brand’s pick for color of the year.

“Our 2025 One-Coat Color Trend Forecast, with Mapped Blue at its core as Color of the Year, reflects the evolving needs of today’s homeowners,” Michelle Bangs, senior brand manager, said in a press release. “Through these three thoughtfully curated palettes, we hope to empower DIYers to create spaces that are both personally meaningful and enduring.”

Great as an all over color, or as an accent in pillows and accessories, Mapped Blue is a great color complement to many of the colors listed above.

Encore 8002-45G by Valspar

An outlier in it’s vibrancy and color direction, Valspar’s color of the year, Encore, is a bright vivid jewel tone blue, but wow isn’t that a fun statement foyer! This color much like red, is a timeless color that is always in style, because it never leaves style. Seen in both Delftware, Chinese boneware, toile and more, this classic blue pairs beautifully with crisp white for a timeless take, and a fun preppy direction when paired with orange, coral, or lime! But it’s not just traditional interiors that this color fits in with. In more modern spaces this color makes a snappy punch with white and black.

“Its atmospheric deep blue tones emulate both the elusive luxury of old world design and the futuristic blending of our physical and digital world, making it a color that feels familiar and unexpected at the same time,” says Sue Kim, Valspar’s director of color marketing.

Color Capsule of the Year by Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin Williams cheated a bit this year, and instead of selecting one color of the year, they selected nine of them! Their 2025 Color of the Year Capsule includes nine of Sherwin-Williams’ best-selling colors in complementary shades, so you can mix and match in any way you like.

“It’s very special to commemorate our 15th Color of the Year anniversary by expanding to an entire capsule that is a modern, fresh take on color, with a balanced and usable assortment of shades,” Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams, said in a press release. The full capsule includes:

Well, it’s safe to say that brown is officially back for interiors, and purple, often a hard color to work into interiors, has come forward with a few moody timeless purples that will be easy to add into contemporary color palettes. Out of these 12, and Mocha Mousse from Pantone, have you found a new favorite, but not so sure how to incorporate them into your home? Give us a call today for your complimentary consultation to get started!