The 11 Paint Colors That Will Be Hot Next

"Blue has been a top mover and now greens are edging ahead, and this color is the bridge between them — a beautiful turquoise blue that makes you feel as if you're in a warm, sunny place. It's like an instant getaway." —Erika Woelfel

"Green will continue to be important. We want to celebrate and preserve nature, and green is the first color we see every spring. It's renewable and refreshing. There's hope in green." —Leatrice Eiseman

"Gray has been so popular, and now we're seeing complex grays with an undertone of color. This one has a hint of green. We've gone through a cleansing of the palette—people want quieter surroundings with just a pop of color, and gray works very well with yellow, which is also trending." —Sharon Grech

"We're all trying to switch off and be quiet. This midnight blue, edging toward purple, is soothing, relaxing, and so enveloping that you can get lost in it. Perfect for those times when you want to escape." —Barbara Richardson

"Pastels and pretty colors are coming to the foreground. This coral has the lightheartedness of pink, but it's more sophisticated, with chalky-gray undertones. It has a warm, soft touch that feels very embracing." —Sue Kim

"We seem to go in waves — neutrals, then saturated colors. Right now, I'm drawn to this dramatic blue, so dark it's almost a neutral. We named it after a beach in Norfolk where the mud is this extraordinary blue, and it turns all the cockles and mussels this color. I'd use it with black or pale blue and other silvery, watery shades." —Sarah Cole

"I got out my crystal ball and it says tart yellow, sweetened with a few drops of orange. This is high-voltage stuff designed for maximum impact. No earthy oxides here! Think wet yellow rubber. Cheap thrills and sweet tarts always win our hearts." —Emmett Fiore

"We're beiged out, and that's driving the gray palette, which is going mainstream now. Gray is elegant, sophisticated, and it works so beautifully with natural materials like wood and linen." —Jackie Jordan

"This is sunny and rejuvenating, a golden yellow the color of a marigold. It feels wholesome and authentic, the kind of color that would bring new life to a room. It reflects the optimism we're feeling." —Donna Schroeder

"I'm seeing a lot of toasty grays, with red and yellow undertones. In an uncertain world, you want something with a bit of warmth, so you can nestle into your space and feel cozy and safe." —Tom Hill

"The color we see trending in all markets, from automotive to textiles, is a pale, luminous yellow. Soft, but with real presence and an optimistic, enlightened vibe. It's a feel-good color." —Dee Schlotter