Color Inspiration

We believe color inspiration can be found anywhere. From horoscope-inspired palettes to floral-inspired neutrals, it’s all of the things around us that bring color to our lives. Where will color take you?

Our Favorite Deeps and Darks of 2024

Our Favorite Deeps and Darks of 2024

Get ready to go dark! We’re highlighting five of our favorite dark paint colors to help boost your confidence in exploring the deeper and darker side of the color wheel. ...

Birthstone-Inspired Paint Palettes

Birthstone-Inspired Paint Palettes

Curious which paint colors perfectly complement your birthstone? Find your month’s palette, then order free color chips....

Our Favorite Delicate Tints of 2024

Our Favorite Delicate Tints of 2024

Whites and tints are a timeless color family with endless adaptability. We’re sharing five of our favorites from our 2024 Colormix® Forecast to help you find the perfect shades for your next project. ...

5 Cozy Bedroom Colors We Love

5 Cozy Bedroom Colors We Love

When it comes to creating cozy vibes, color always makes the biggest impact. From deep and dark to restful and relaxed, these five shades instantly wrap your bedroom in comfort. ...

Introducing Anthology: Volume One, a New Approach to Colormix® Forecast for 2024

Introducing Anthology: Volume One, a New Approach to Colormix® Forecast for 2024

When it comes to color forecasting, we’ve all come to know and love the annual Colormix® Forecast that keeps us ahead of the curve on the year’s top trend colors. This year brings an exciting new direction. ...

5 Timeless Paint Colors We Love

5 Timeless Paint Colors We Love

Freshness has an expiration date. It’s as true for trends as it is for dairy. To keep your space in style for years to come, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite timeless paint colors. ...

Maximizing Color in Maximalist Spaces

Maximizing Color in Maximalist Spaces

Maximalism is many things all at once, but at the heart of this eclectic style, you’ll find a bold yet fun approach to color. More than anything else, color is the element that ties this more is more style together and makes it pop. ...

5 Ceiling Paint Colors We Love

5 Ceiling Paint Colors We Love

Color isn't just for walls — elevate your space by selecting just the right hue for your ceiling! From calming greens to bold blues, and plenty of hues in between, these five paint colors will have you looking up....

Historic Paint Colors by Era

Historic Paint Colors by Era

Discover seven historic paint color palettes inspired by 19th and 20th century America. ...

2023 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Biome

2023 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Biome

A carefully cultivated color collection imbued with the pristine peace of nature begins here. The Biome palette from our 2023 Colormix® Forecast inspires us to invite the restorative essence of the outdoors inside with this selection of nature-inspired hues. ...

Introducing Terra: the 2023 Colormix Forecast®

Introducing Terra: the 2023 Colormix Forecast®

Introducing Terra, our Colormix 2023 Forecast®, a collection of 40 stunning trend colors that embraces a renewed sense of connection and the natural interweaving of ourselves and our spaces....

3 Easy Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

3 Easy Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

The holidays are knocking at the door with guests not far behind. It’s a joyful but busy season. We’ve pulled together three simple DIYs to help you freshen up your home yet leave you ready to relax and enjoy all the moments that matter most. ...

5 Herb & Spice-Inspired Colors We Love

5 Herb & Spice-Inspired Colors We Love

Herbs and spices work a special culinary magic that brings our favorite meals to life. Color works a similar sort of magic, infusing our homes with character and flavor. We’re sharing how some of our favorite herb and spice-inspired colors enhance and enliven their spaces. ...

Treat Yourself to Halloween Paint Palettes

Treat Yourself to Halloween Paint Palettes

No tricks here. Discover three spook-tacular Halloween paint palettes inspired by your favorite holiday treats. ...

Color Rewind: ‘70s-Inspired Styles We’re Digging

Color Rewind: ‘70s-Inspired Styles We’re Digging

Looking to give your room a retro touch? We're rounding up a handful of '70s-inspired spaces and colors that'll make you want to dance the night away.  ...

5 Colors That Highlight Your Houseplants

5 Colors That Highlight Your Houseplants

Houseplants are hitting it big - but those green goddesses bloom even brighter when paired with the perfect backdrop color....

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Method

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Method

Want to bring the beauty of the outdoors in? The Method palette from our 2022 Colormix® Forecast draws its inspiration from nature with natural neutrals....

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Dreamland 

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Dreamland 

Want to create a space where fresh ideas flourish? The Dreamland palette from our 2022 Colormix® Forecast features a collection of fresh and spirited hues....

Colors of the Country: Paint Palettes by Region

Colors of the Country: Paint Palettes by Region

Discover regional paint color collections curated to capture the character of the country from coast to coast....

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Ephemera

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Ephemera

Good style never gets old, it just gets better with time. Find out how the Ephemera palette from our 2022 Colormix® Forecast takes a piece of the past and looks to the future....

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Opus

2022 Colormix® Forecast Spotlight: Opus

Looking for a style that never fades into the background? The Opus palette from our 2022 Colormix® Forecast knows how to take center stage....

Introducing the 2022 Colormix® Forecast: MODE

Introducing the 2022 Colormix® Forecast: MODE

Ready to find your fresh start? When the life we know becomes something brand-new we adapt, grow and settle into a new way of existing. Experience that style of the moment with MODE, our 2022 Colormix® Forecast....

Unplug & Unwind With Living Well™

Unplug & Unwind With Living Well™

Always on the go? Even when life gets busy, home is the one place you can turn to counter the chaos. Balance out the busy with hues from our Living Well™ collection that help you unplug and unwind....

5 Botanical Green Kitchens We Love

5 Botanical Green Kitchens We Love

Who doesn’t love a leafy shade of green? Take a look at some of our favorite botanical kitchens with major wow factor all thanks to some green paint....

My Favorite Tried-and-True Paint Colors feat. Thistlewood Farms

My Favorite Tried-and-True Paint Colors feat. Thistlewood Farms

We caught up with Thistlewood Farms to talk about her favorite Sherwin-Williams paint colors and how she's brought them to life at home....

5 Maximalist-Inspired Spaces We Love

5 Maximalist-Inspired Spaces We Love

The best part about maximalism? Anything goes. We’re sharing some of our favorite spaces from maximalists like you that prove dialed-up style should always be brighter, bolder, and busier. ...

5 Gemstone-Inspired Colors We Love

5 Gemstone-Inspired Colors We Love

Tap into the power of these gemstone-inspired hues we love. We’re channeling the energy of these unique paint colors to bring balance, harmony and brilliance to our homes. ...

Balance, Breathe & Center With Living Well™

Balance, Breathe & Center With Living Well™

Ready to bring a sense of calm to your home? Take time to slow down and appreciate your surroundings with the Balance, Breathe and Center palettes from our Living Well™ collection....

3 Colorful Personalities of Shark Week

3 Colorful Personalities of Shark Week

Thirsty for color? Discover unique personalities this Shark Week as we pair some of the ocean’s most curious swimmers with a Color ID that’s perfectly them....

Create, Focus & Inspire With Living Well™

Create, Focus & Inspire With Living Well™

Whether it’s a home gym or home studio, we’re sharing some inspirational paint colors from our Living Well™ collection that’ll help you create, focus and inspire....

Cheers to Colorful Cocktail Recipes

Cheers to Colorful Cocktail Recipes

Raise a glass to color with DIY drink recipes inspired by some of your favorite Sherwin-Williams paint hues. Not only are these some of the best-looking cocktails (and mocktails!) around, they’re also easy to make, even easier to drink and the perfect reward for a painting project well done. Enjoy. […]...

Heritage Style feat. Home Sweet Hearty

Heritage Style feat. Home Sweet Hearty

Bring the colorful trend of heritage style to life with a behind-the-scenes look at Home Sweet Hearty’s humble abode - a 1920s traditional filled with nostalgic vibes spanning a century of old and new finds....

Recharge, Reflect & Renew With Living Well™

Recharge, Reflect & Renew With Living Well™

Whether it’s an at-home spa day or curling up with a good book, these curated palettes from our Living Well collection bring a fresh look that helps us recharge, reflect and renew....

Warm & Cozy Paint Colors for Couples

Warm & Cozy Paint Colors for Couples

Whether for a romantic bedroom, warm living room, cozy kitchen or more, these room color ideas for couples help you and your boo make your next DIY painting project a true labor of love. ...

Our Favorite Color-Inspired Holiday Recipes

Our Favorite Color-Inspired Holiday Recipes

Looking for some new recipes to brighten the holidays this year? We’re sharing these sweet treats and savory bites inspired by our color names. ...

Bring the Outside in With Biophilic Design

Bring the Outside in With Biophilic Design

Mimic the world outside your window with biophilic hues that draw their inspiration from nature....

Create Your Coziest Holiday Ever

Create Your Coziest Holiday Ever

Make this season the coziest you’ve ever had. From bold palettes to festive decor, it’s time to create a holiday haven you can enjoy all winter long....

Paint Color Picks for Magnificent Mantels

Paint Color Picks for Magnificent Mantels

From gentle neutrals to bold, beautiful hues, find paint color inspiration to make your mantel or fireplace the focal point of any room....

5 Candy-Inspired Paint Colors We Love

5 Candy-Inspired Paint Colors We Love

Looking to sweeten your space? These candy-inspired paint colors create a bright and bubbly look that brings the candy store to you....

Enneagram-Inspired Color Palettes to Bring Your Personality to Life

Enneagram-Inspired Color Palettes to Bring Your Personality to Life

Which type are you? Find out with our Enneagram-inspired color palettes that help bring your personality to life with colorful hues....

5 Trending Exterior Paint Colors We Love

5 Trending Exterior Paint Colors We Love

A home's exterior is the first thing everyone sees - make a colorful first impression! From classic blues to cheerful yellows, we love the view that these trending hues create. ...

5 Vacation-Inspired Colors We Love

5 Vacation-Inspired Colors We Love

Whether it’s the waters of Bora Bora or the grassy hills of Derbyshire, these vacation-inspired paint colors bring home a traveled look....

5 Trending Paint Colors for Your Doors

5 Trending Paint Colors for Your Doors

From bright pastels to bold neutrals, these trending hues prove that the front door isn’t the only place to get colorful with doors....

5 Calming Room Makeovers We Love

5 Calming Room Makeovers We Love

Whether it’s your place for connecting with nature or the room where your daily to-dos get done, we’re sharing some of our favorite calming room makeovers from you!...

3 Water-Inspired Paint Colors That Soothe the Soul

3 Water-Inspired Paint Colors That Soothe the Soul

Whether it’s flowing through a stream or dripping from our faucets, water brings hydration to our every surrounding. Create a calm and nourishing space with these water-inspired paint colors....

Dining Room Colors Inspired by Holiday Treats

Dining Room Colors Inspired by Holiday Treats

Whether they’re chocolate-covered or sugar-sprinkled, these holiday treats are baked with color inspiration that dining rooms are eyeing....

Find Your Color ID With Our Exclusive Palettes

Find Your Color ID With Our Exclusive Palettes

Find your personal paint style in one of these eight coordinated palettes from our Color ID collection....

4 Entryway Color Combinations We Love

4 Entryway Color Combinations We Love

What’s behind the door? An entryway sets the stage for your home, so you want to make it count....

The Colors of the Cosmos

The Colors of the Cosmos

Looking up to the skies? There’s a universe of inspiration to pull from, so it’s no surprise that the cosmos are finding their way into our homes. ...

5 Floral-Inspired Neutrals We Love

5 Floral-Inspired Neutrals We Love

These floral-inspired neutral paint colors are tinted with budding color we can’t get enough of....

Color Astrology: Zodiac-Inspired Paint Palettes for Every Sign

Color Astrology: Zodiac-Inspired Paint Palettes for Every Sign

Curious which paint hues suit your astrological sign? Find four zodiac-inspired colors to match your unique personality traits and DIY painting project style....

What Color Suits Your Style?

What Color Suits Your Style?

Find your design style and discover the ideal color palette to bring it to life. ...

5 Elegant Dining Room Colors We Love

5 Elegant Dining Room Colors We Love

Set the mood for a memorable meal with these rich paint colors that give any dining room an elegant look....

5 Energizing Bathroom Colors We Love

5 Energizing Bathroom Colors We Love

Waking up before the sun? Give your morning routine a lift with these five energizing bathroom paint colors that keep the yawns at bay....

5 Bold Front Door Colors We Love

5 Bold Front Door Colors We Love

Show your front door some love with a statement-making hue! Entryways are the perfect place to make a first impression, so we’re sharing some of our favorite bold paint colors....

5 Fresh Kitchen Colors We Love

5 Fresh Kitchen Colors We Love

Looking to give your kitchen a colorful update? Our Director of Color Marketing is rounding up five fresh paint colors for your kitchen....

5 Dreamy Bedroom Colors We Love

5 Dreamy Bedroom Colors We Love

Our Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams shares her picks for five dreamy bedroom colors....

5 Shades of Gray We Love

5 Shades of Gray We Love

Gray is one of the most colorful and flexible neutrals, meaning it can work just about anywhere in your home....