Paint Colors of the Year for 2022

Each year, paint companies and color experts bring about their picks for the colors and shades that best encapsulate the current trends. 

Their choices are generally based on things such as fashion, pop culture, and design from around the world. Many are starting to roll in for 2022 and we want to take a look at the hottest colors and trends that you can utilize in your own home.

Here are the top paint colors for 2022.

Very Peri by Pantone

Instead of picking a shade for its color of the year, Pantone decided to come up with a new original, Very Peri. This vibrant shade of periwinkle blends a familiar shade of blue, with the energy and excitement of red. 

Krylon’s Satin Rolling Surf

Spray paint brand Krylon selected a hue that was a vibrant teal, called Rolling Surf. The shade is a bold, refreshing blue that draws inspiration from nature to deliver a sense of calm in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Aleutian by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams

This washed-out indigo is just like your favorite well-worn faded blue jeans. Combining soft neutrals with muted earth tones, this palette of 10 complementary colors will help create a sense of comfort and calmness.

Gentle Olive by Minwax

A rich, green satin, Gentle Olive is Minwax’s color of the year for 2022. A soft sage with subtle gray undertones, it highlights the natural beauty of wood when applied to furniture, cabinetry, and decorative items. 

Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams

A subtle, soothing color, Evergreen Fog is the 2022 color of the year by Sherwin-Williams. This mid-tone, gray-green hue is a familiar, organic color that can extend a comforting welcome into any home. 

Guacamole by Glidden

This ripe avocado green color is both relaxing and refreshing. It should be noted that the search for green hues has almost doubled since 2020.

Breezeway by Behr

Behr decided on their 2022 color of the year as a cool, refreshing shade of green known as Breezeway. This soft, silvery blue-green is reminiscent of sea glass that you find on the shores of sandy beaches and tucked away bays.

October Mist by Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore’s pick for their 2022 color of the year is a silvery-green known as October Mist. The shade seems to mimic that of the pale green of a flower and its stem.

Laurel Leaf by Better Homes & Gardens

A dusty, green shade, Laurel Leaf mimics the rejuvenating appeal of eucalyptus leaves and a new desire to bring nature into our homes. Because of its warm appeal and organic feel, Laurel Leaf pairs well with whites, beiges, and light to medium wood tones.

Art and Craft by Dunn-Edwards 

This warm, earthy shade is the 2022 color of the year from Dunn-Edwards. It also reflects a back-to-nature trend in interior design. Art and Craft is a sophisticated brown that brings out the richness of walnut wood and offers a peaceful, grounding effect.

Olive Sprig by PPG

This soft, organic shade of green embodies the velvety sage leaves of the soothing aloe vera plant. It represents the growth and the resiliency of nature.

Found the Perfect Color for Your Home in 2022? 

You’ve found your new favorite interior color. Make sure it’s applied flawlessly with a professional paint job from Pro Edge Painting. Contact us for a quote today!