Do You Know the Interior Paint Color Trends for 2020?

Are getting ready to repaint some rooms in your home and are wondering what the interior paint color trends for 2020 are?

Read on to find out…

At the end of each year, paint manufacturers predict what the upcoming year’s popular paint colors will be. And although each manufacturer has its own method of predicting what the new "in colors" will be, the environment, current events, fashion and pop-culture, and even technology and architecture play a big role in their predictions. 

The interior paint color of the year pick by the famous Pantone Color Institute is always a highly anticipated event. Founded in 1963, Pantone is considered to the industry leader in color. This year, their color experts searched for a shade that would bring a sense of calm to the world - they chose a timeless hue called Classic Blue. 

Admittedly, the deep shade of blue evokes a tranquil feeling and is considered one of the most soothing shades.

Benjamin Moore chose First Light

Benjamin Moore’s First Light 2102-70 is a soft shade of pink that continues the trend of rosy hues featured as 2020 colors of the year, including Valspar’s Bombay Pink and Romance by HGTV Home.

The color reflects “a shift in mindset from the material to satisfying the core needs in life: community, comfort, security, self-expression, authenticity, and ultimately, optimism,” says Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore director of color marketing and development.

The pastel pink joins a list of nine other colors to round out Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2020 palette, including White Heron, Crystalline, Windmill Wings, Buxton Blue, Golden Straw, Thunder, Cushing Green, Oxford Gray, and Blue Danube.

Consider First Light as a new neutral—the shade is subtle enough to be used on every wall in a living room or bedroom—and pair it with bright white or beige decor.

Valspar 2020 Colors of the Year Include a Mix of Pinks, Greens, and Neutrals

Valspar, which was acquired by Sherwin-Williams in 2017, blessed us with 12 nature-inspired colors for 2020.

The list contains a mix of pinks, greens, and neutrals, including Winter Calm, Mint Whisper, Canyon Earth, Grey Brook, Tempered Sage, Desert Fortress, Secluded Garden, Bombay Pink, Pale Powder, Utterly Blue, Crushed Out, and Secret Moss.

The colors are designed to showcase shades that are subdued and livable and inspire serenity in your home. You won’t find anything bright and bold in this collection.

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2020 is "Naval" Navy Blue

Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams says “We’re predicting that the next decade in color is going to be bold.”  “Naval merges the desire for rich, inspiring color with our yearning for relaxation and retreat.” 

Paint your walls with Naval and couple with crisp white trim work for a relaxing retreat, or make a splash in a contemporary kitchen with Naval cabinetry.

In addition, Sherman Williams has introduced us to 45 colors for 2020, arranged into 5 intuitive palettes that bring “joy, serenity and focus to the mind, body and spirit” according to their spokesperson. The pallets are Alive, Mantra, Play, Haven, and Heart.

Behr chose "Back to Nature".

The Behr 2020 Color Trends palette was inspired by natural elements such as sky, earth, water, and plant life. Seasonal changes and world exploration also played a role in color selection. Each hue works well alone or in combination to create a unique look for your home and style

As you can see, a wide range of colors and hues are trending and easily matched with your tastes and existing interior scheme. Zero in on what most appeals to you and get small samples to apply to your walls for further evaluation. Make sure you study the colors in different lights to see their effect.

Happy painting!