The Most Popular Paint Colors of 2025
We analyzed search data, designer recommendations, and trending projects to identify the most popular paint colors of 2025. No surprise: warm neutrals dominated, green had a breakout year, and the era of cool gray is definitively over.
The Top 5 Overall
1. Agreeable Gray(Sherwin-Williams) — For the fifth year running, this warm greige remains the single most popular paint color in America. It works in virtually every room and lighting condition.
2. White Dove(Benjamin Moore) — The warm white that designers can't stop specifying. See our white paint guide for the full breakdown.
3. Edgecomb Gray(Benjamin Moore) — A warm greige that holds its ground in the age of beige-is-back.
4. Pewter Green(Sherwin-Williams) — The green that launched a thousand kitchen renovations. A soft sage-forest tone that represents 2025's biggest color trend.
5. Pure White(Sherwin-Williams) — The most popular trim color in the country, and increasingly used as a wall color for those who want warmth without commitment.
Biggest Trend: Green Everything
2025 was the year green went mainstream. From sage kitchens to forest-green front doors, every shade of green saw massive growth. The trend was driven by biophilic design — the idea that incorporating nature into interiors improves well-being.
Standout greens include Saybrook Sage(Benjamin Moore), Essex Green(Benjamin Moore), and Restful(Sherwin-Williams). We covered the kitchen-specific options in our kitchen colors guide.
The Warm Neutral Takeover
Cool gray ruled the 2010s, but 2025 confirmed its replacement: warm greige, beige, and cream tones are the new default. The Colors of the Year reflect this — four out of five brands chose warm earth tones.
For homeowners looking to transition from gray to warm, the easiest path is a greige like Agreeable Gray or Edgecomb Gray. These colors bridge the gap and work with both cool-toned and warm-toned furnishings. Check out our warm vs cool guide for more on making the transition.
Navy Holds Strong
Naval(Sherwin-Williams) and Hale Navy(Benjamin Moore) continued to dominate as accent colors — kitchen islands, front doors, accent walls, and cabinetry. Navy offers drama without the commitment of true black.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Early signals suggest 2026 will continue the warm trend while introducing more saturated colors — think terracotta, olive, and warm plum. The pendulum is swinging from the ultra-neutral 2020s toward more expressive color choices.
Whatever direction you choose, use our color search to explore 25,000+ colors across 14 brands, and find the perfect match for your next project.