Dunn-Edwards Announces 2026 Color Trends

Los Angeles, CA – (September 9, 2025) – Dunn-Edwards Corporation has announced its 2026 Color Trends, a collection of nine trending colors and eight notable neutrals. Inspired by hues found in nature, this collection balances warm and cool tones to create a sense of harmony in any space. From unhurried sunrises to spending time with loved ones, these intangible moments of quiet joy are embodied through soft blues, earthy greens, and balanced purples – all colors easily found in a thriving botanical garden.

Each year, Dunn-Edwards color experts conduct an in-depth exploration of emerging trends in home furnishings and interior design to determine Color Trends. This year, they found a growing desire for warmer, more grounded hues as we continue to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and technological advancements. In turn, we’ll see bold, high-contrast hues give way to softer, more nuanced color palettes in 2026.

Drawing inspiration from these insights, this collection came to life with key colors such as Country Air (DET581), Gothic Revival Green (DET507), and Purple Prose (DET405) – all evoking a sense of playful sophistication with a timeless, vintage feel that allows for peaceful moments and creative expression.

“Historically, Dunn-Edwards has released an expansive palette for its annual Color Trends. This year, we’ve decided to curate a more streamlined version designed to better resonate with consumers and seamlessly complement a wide range of design styles,” said Lauren Hoferkamp, Color Marketing Manager at Dunn-Edwards. “By combining trending colors with notable neutrals, this collection offers both inspiration and practicality, making it easier to create cohesive and livable spaces.”

The notable neutrals in the collection introduce warmth and subtle depth, anchoring spaces while allowing the bolder hues to take the spotlight. Earthy and grounded, these eight colors are distinct enough to stand alone, but pair exceptionally well with the complete collection. Neutrals in the palette include Fleur de Sel (DEGR55), Outer Boundary (DE6021), and the designer favorite, Milk Glass (DEW358).

Selected with usability in mind, designers, specifiers, and DIYers alike can find the perfect color combination for their new space with these timeless colors. For architects and designers, the Dunn-Edwards 2026 Color Trends bring fresh inspiration to commercial projects of every scale. From healthcare and hospitality to multi-family and workplace design, these palettes deliver sophistication and adaptability—helping transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences.

Whether you choose to embrace the complete collection throughout your space or highlight a select few shades, the adaptable nature of the Dunn-Edwards 2026 Color Trends collection makes it easy to layer into existing decor or use as the foundation for a fresh, cohesive look.

To explore all colors in the 2026 Color Trends collection and inspire your next creative project, please visit www.dunnedwards.com.

About Dunn-Edwards Corporation

Dunn-Edwards – Apply a Higher Standard. Dunn-Edwards is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and distributors of premium architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings, and paint supplies. It operates over 170 company stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, and over 100 domestic and over 350 international dealer locations in 14 countries. Dunn-Edwards is dedicated to preserving and protecting the environment and produces its coatings in a LEED® Gold-certified manufacturing plant. Based in Southern California, the 100-year-old company has approximately 1,800 employees. Dunn-Edwards is a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO 4612), one of the world’s largest paint companies. For more information, visit www.dunnedwards.com.