7 Biggest Color Trends to Watch for in 2027
2027 is shaping up to be an exciting year for interiors, with playful yet assured color trends that feel as timeless as they are characterful. Purple is making a welcome return, spanning everything from soft, muted mauve to deep aubergine, while earthy hues that bring a sense of calm and grounding are coming back into focus, too.
If last year’s color trends were defined by confidence, 2027’s room color ideas feel equally bold, but with an enduring quality that makes them easy to live with. Rich plums, sun-faded pastels, warm mustards, and organic greens are already emerging as standout shades, bringing just the right amount of saturation and personality to a scheme without overwhelming it.
The Color Trends to Watch Out for in 2027
From quietly uplifting pastels to deeper, moodier tones, these are the seven colors interior designers are most excited about for 2027. Expect to see them shaping interiors throughout the year ahead – and well beyond it.
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1. Muted Mauves
Muted mauve brings a calming yet classic feel to cabinetry and small spaces.
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The mauve color trend is only getting more popular in 2027. Think lavender, with a little pink thrown in. Sophisticated and grounding, it’s a shade that’s made a welcome return in recent months.
‘I think we’ll see a real shift toward colors with depth and complexity rather than a single “it” hue,’ explains designer Michelle Murphy, founder of Demi Ryan Interiors. ‘Think muted mauves and dusty pinks moving out of just bedrooms and into living spaces, greens, and warm, near-black bronze tones for cabinetry and trim. People want color that feels emotionally grounded. Earthy, mineral, and lived-in, rather than color chosen purely to be on trend.’
‘My rule is to bring trending colors through things that are easy to change like pillows, art, a powder room, or an accent wall,’ adds Michelle. ‘Keeping the big, expensive items to change surfaces in colors with real staying power. If a client falls in love with a trend color for something permanent, I’ll push it toward a deeper, more muted version rather than the brightest version. In my opinion, that’s what keeps a room feeling current five years later instead of dated in two years.’
2. Mustard Yellow
Mustard yellow brings gentle warmth and cheer to living spaces.
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Decorating with yellow might sound a little bold, but rich, warm, and comforting mustard couldn’t be further from overbearing. Whether you’re committing to a cocooning paint idea or experimenting with a few mustard accents, it’s a hue worth considering.
‘I think mustard yellow is going to have a big moment,’ says designer Elizabeth Burch. ‘We’ve been moving toward warmer, muddier colors for a while, and mustard feels like a natural next step. It has enough brown in it that it can almost act as a neutral, but it still brings so much personality to a room. I especially love it with chocolate brown, burgundy, olive green and even a really good blue. It feels nostalgic without feeling dated.’
‘I don’t think you should ever use a color just because you think it will be “timeless” in the long run,’ adds Elizabeth. ‘If you would have loved mustard yellow five years ago and think you’ll still love it five years from now, use it. The most timeless rooms are usually the ones that feel collected rather than designed around one particular moment. Bring trendier colors in alongside antiques, original art and pieces you’ve owned for years, and they become part of the room’
3. Deep Plum
Rich plum brings an enveloping feel to the home, at its in bedrooms or small spaces.
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Whether you’re decorating with Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal or embracing even darker purple paints, deep aubergine tones bring moody sophistication to every scheme. John Maloney McNamara of Coosa says purple will be big next year. ‘Purple, but deep. Not lilac, not lavender, not anything anywhere near Barney or Grimace. I mean purple in its darkest mood: black plum, nightshade, an inky purple that’s practically not purple at all.’
‘After several years of gravitating toward earthy, grounded colors, dark purple feels like the richer end of that palette,’ he adds, ‘it has the same weight and warmth, but is decidedly less expected.’
‘Lacquer it in a powder room and your reflection in the mirror gets the most flattering filter you could imagine, thanks to purple’s warm undertones in combination with all that sheen. Use it in Farrow & Ball’s new Dead Flat finish in your bedroom and it softly absorbs the light, wrapping the whole room – walls, woodwork and doors – in one deep, velvety wash of color. For the purple end of the spectrum, I’d look at Tonester “High at the Gala,” Backdrop “McQueen,” Benjamin Moore “Plum Martini” and Farrow & Ball “Paean Black”: all sitting in that rich, moody territory where purple starts flirting with black.’
4. Earthy Pinks
Earthy pinks balance calm with playfulness, making them perfect for a range of spaces, from kitchen cabinetry to bedroom walls.
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‘Earthy pinks are especially interesting because they offer a more sophisticated, grounded take on the pinks we remember from the 1980s,’ says Emily Winters of Peabody’s Interiors. ‘They bring warmth and character without feeling overly sweet or trendy.’
Dusky pinks are perfect when neutrals don’t provide enough punch. ‘Antique peony is the color I will be coming back to again and again in 2027,’ says Hallie Malitsk, founder of Hallie Rose Design. ‘A dusty pink with peach tones, it’s not too sugary or sweet, so it works in children’ s and adult spaces just as well. I recently drenched my own daughters’ bedroom in Benjamin Moore’s Odessa Pink, wrapping the walls completely. The peach undertone looks stunning next to all different wood tones. Plus, a color like this doesn’t age out of a room the way a pastel pink does.’
And with Graham & Brown’s color of the year named Rose Earth, it’s fair to assume that delicate pink tones will be popping up in interiors throughout 2027.
5. Pomegranate
Delicious pomegranate hues are 2027’s take on the coveted cherry red.
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Raspberry pink was the color of the summer, but Pomegranate, the richer, red-infused alternative, is a color trend set to crown interiors beyond the warmer months.
‘Pomegranate is an unsung color that will finally get its moment in 2027,’ says Courtney Klinger, founder of Studio Whitford. ‘Unlike its popularized cousins, cherry red and hot pink, it has much more depth. Pomegranate leans less Barbie Pink and more Ralph Lauren. The 2026 viral social media unexpected red theory is overly formulaic; pomegranate is actually a way better option for the “unexpected” look. I love a color that can take an otherwise very serious room and add a hint of intrigue and personality by injecting this punchy tone.’
‘For peek-a-boo moments like a curio cabinet or other small features, pomegranate is the ultimate color,’ adds Courtney. ‘You can pair it with light or dark tones. It plays well in a variety of spaces, as long as it’s used strategically.’
6. Faded Pastels
Faded terracotta like Farrow & Ball’s Fake Tan is perfect for creating saturation and warmth.
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Sun-faded pastels bring a quiet, gentle saturation to interiors without dominating. ‘The supporting cast: natural colors that appear softened by the sun,’ says John. A camel that is buttery like suede, a toasted terracotta, plus tobacco and military olive, with warm creams like Benjamin Moore’s “Peau de Soie,” which has the faintest blush underneath. The word I keep coming back to is dusty: colors that look as though they’ve mellowed for years rather than been mixed at your hardware store last Tuesday.’
‘What I like about this palette is that none of it feels too precious or too perfect,’ John adds. ‘It has an easy, lived-in quality that works beautifully with a waxed or cerused walnut, undyed linen and honed travertine.’
‘Think grounded backgrounds with crisp details,’ agrees Sarah Fontanez of Pomme House. ‘Earthy Terracotta with a slice of citron. Deep ochre with a sliver of powder sky blue. Bring in complex, saturated hues that aren’t straightforward – memorable colors that surround and uplift the spirit.’
7. Organic Greens
Organic greens that lean on the earthy side bring a soothing feel to interiors.
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From the gray-green color trend to earthier, dark sages, nature-inspired greens have been cropping up in many homes, but it is further cemented as a key trend since Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year was revealed. A deep olive green called Grounded suggests that we’re all craving comforting, organic tones that soothe.
‘I think we’re going to be shifting towards deeper and richer greens with brown undertones,’ says designer Kelly Bartley. ‘I’ve been referring to this color as safari green. We’ve seen so much olive and sage green in the past years, which have almost become defaults – and I think we’re craving something with more depth.’
‘This color can give you the serenity we all need while also bringing in a pop that isn’t a scream of color. It’s a neutral; it’s a color, all at once. This isn’t a wall color; it’d make a room too dark. But for textiles – upholstered seating and pillows it is incredible. Specifically with velvet and mohair, which have a subtle sheen, safari green becomes incredibly vibrant in a subtle way.’
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Taking inspiration from color trends is a great way to influence your home’s design, but choose shades that speak to you. ‘Trends can be a great source of inspiration, but creating a timeless home comes down to choosing colors that feel authentic to the people living in the space,’ says Emily Kantz, Color Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams.
‘Rather than redesigning an entire room around a trend, consider introducing emerging colors in ways that complement the home’s existing architecture, materials and furnishings. Tonal layering can also be an approachable way to experiment with color, using varying depths and complementary hues to add dimension while maintaining a cohesive feel. Ultimately, the most enduring palettes are those that balance what’s current with colors you genuinely enjoy living with.’
