2026’s must-have hue? Sherwin-Williams says it’s Universal Khaki

CLEVELAND – Common Khaki is formally the 2026 Shade of the Yr for Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams.

“Khaki is greater than only a impartial—it’s a timeless, go-anywhere shade that brings a way of grounded magnificence to any area,” stated Sue Wadden, director of colour advertising and marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “With its heat, earthy undertones, Common Khaki SW 6150 effortlessly enhances a variety of colours, making a wealthy, inviting backdrop that may rework a complete design with quiet confidence.”

Wadden stated the 2026 Shade of the Yr is a heat, grounded impartial that captures the essence of life’s naked necessities, providing a relaxing simplicity and timeless enchantment and with its understated magnificence and on a regular basis versatility. Common Khaki encourages slowing down, resetting and designing with goal.

The World Trendsight Group chosen Common Khaki SW 6150 to be an ultra-usable hue, tailor-made for traditional sophistication. Impressed by enduring magnificence and rejuvenating resilience, this yr’s choice is “the important impartial for anybody searching for a contact of refined simplicity,” in response to the group.

For Sherwin-Williams, the balanced shade is a part of Palette No. 4, Foundational Neutrals, in Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2026, Anthology: Quantity Two.

Wadden recommends pairing the hue with different shades from the Colormix Forecast 2026, reminiscent of White Snow SW 9541, Cream and Sugar SW 9507, Lemon Chiffon SW 6686, Henna Shade SW 6326, Darkish Auburn SW 6034, Limestone SW 9599, Backyard Gate SW 6167, Tarragon SW 9660, Watery SW 6478, or Particular Walnut Minwax MW 224.

Anchored by Common Khaki, the Trustworthy Necessities assortment options 10 curated hues impressed by nature that provide a wide range of earthy but daring colour mixtures so as to add heat and authenticity to any area.

“The Trustworthy Necessities assortment is a mirrored image of shopper want for clear strains, minimalist decor and a extra intentional method to design and life,” stated Ashley Banbury, colour advertising and marketing supervisor of HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. “Trustworthy Necessities represents a brand new period the place goal and ease are the last word luxuries.”

The 2026 Shade Assortment of the Yr is anchored by earthy, mid-tone tan, Common Khaki (HGSW6150) and impartial brown Griffin (HGSW7026), which add layers of depth and heat.

Your complete HGTV Dwelling by Sherwin-Williams product line— together with marquee merchandise like Infinity, Everlast and Cupboard & Furnishings paints—may be tinted to Common Khaki and any of the hues within the 2026 Shade Assortment of the Yr.