D.C.'s hot home paint colors

Sami Sparber

Split-view of two dining rooms: left features a burgundy wainscoted wall, long dark table with cream chairs and a black chandelier; right features navy walls with white trim, a wooden dining table, a large beige pendant, and framed art. — Rumors and Midnight Blue paint colors. Photos: Behr

Ruby red Rumors, deep Midnight Blue and Dark Everglade, a green with "library-after-dark energy," were D.C.'s top-selling Behr paint colors last year, excluding neutrals, the company tells Axios.

Why it matters: Painting is one of the most affordable ways to refresh your home.

Zoom in: The city's picks "reflect a broader shift toward shades that feel layered, expressive and intentional," says Behr's Kayla Kratz, senior director of color and design strategy.

Rounding out the top five: Soft peach-orange Cotton Sheets and No More Drama, a rich red.

The bottom line: Rumors — the paint company's 2025 color of the year — was the recent top seller in four U.S. states, excluding neutrals. Midnight Blue led in five.

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D.C.'s hot home paint colors

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