Sep 17, 2025 - Real Estate
Colorado's hot home paint color
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Rumors, described as "a luxurious ruby red that adds warmth and rich allure, has been Colorado's top-selling Behr paint this year — but it could soon be on its way out.
The big picture: 2026 will be awash in sunbaked hues, pastels and deep, grounding colors, according to big paint companies.
Driving the news: Paint giants Behr, Valspar and Sherwin-Williams recently announced their picks for the next big colors in home design.
- Behr chose Hidden Gem, a "smoky jade," as its 2026 color of the year.
- Valspar tapped "naturally restorative and serene" Warm Eucalyptus.
💭 Mitchell's thought bubble: Um, all of these colors are grey.