How does Benjamin Moore choose the annual Color of the Year and Color Trends palette?

An Annual Celebration of Color

Selecting the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year and Color Trends palette involves a yearlong observation of design, art, fashion, environment and cultural influences the world-over. Chosen from our existing library of 3,500+ hues by color and design experts, it is a celebration unlike any other.

The Journey

After months of domestic and international travel and research, common threads between diverse disciplines begin to take shape. The result is a thoughtfully curated color palette – and one standout color of the year – that inspires us all.

Design

We look at a range of design influences like furniture, lighting, fabrics, home accessories and more — and then consider the relationship that paint and color has to each of them.

Art

From contemporary to classic, we look to art to help us see color and color pairings in a fresh, new light. Seeing how artists use color always energizes and inspires us.

How art inspires color of the year choice

Fashion

Always changing, and consistently informed by color, fashion is an expression of personality and style that gives us a snapshot of the moment.

Environment

Every setting offers its own unique natural landscape, distinct color palette and architectural traditions. At home and when traveling, we take in all of these elements.

Culture

Clearly, people influence us as well. Consumer sentiment, entertainment, economics, and contemporary culture all give voice to our annual color palette selection.

Color of the Year: A Look Back

Recent selections for Color of the Year include...

(2019)
Metropolitan
AF-690
(2018)
Caliente
AF-290
(2017)
Shadow
2117-30
(2016)
Simply White
OC-117
(2015)
Guilford Green
HC-116
(2014)
Breath of Fresh Air
806

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2019 - Metropolitan AF-690

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2018 - Caliente AF-290

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2017 - Shadow 2117-30

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2016 - Simply White OC-117

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2015 - Guilford Green HC-116

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2014 - Breath of Fresh Air 806

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	Near Wall Ballet White OC-9 Natura Interior Paint Flat
	Middle Wall Simply White OC-117 Natura Interior Paint Eggshell
	Far Wall Paper White OC-55 Natura Interior Paint Flat
	Trim & Door Ballet White OC-9 ADVANCE Interior Paint Semi-Gloss