Celebrate Color with Our 2025 Color Capsule of the Year

Find the perfect blend of hues to suit your unique space and style in an endlessly versatile, expertly edited collection that celebrates 15 years of Color of the Year. Whether you’re drawn to timeless classics or trending shades of the moment, our Color Capsule of the Year features nine of the most essential and inspiring colors in our library to help you tell your most authentic color story.

Feature image highlighting Bosc Pear SW 6390 in an office space, Mauve Finery SW 6282 in a bathroom, Grounded SW 6089 in a kitchen and Rain Cloud SW 9639 in a bathroom with the Color Capsule of the Year logo in the header.
  Featured Colors: Bosc Pear SW 6390, Mauve Finery SW 6282, Grounded SW 6089, Rain Cloud SW 9639

Connect with Creativity

For the last 15 years, our annual celebration of color has focused on a single pivotal hue for inspiration. This year, instead, we’re celebrating the beauty of color with this expertly edited curation of essential colors – forever favorites and future classics, a mix of brightness and subtlety, freshness and familiarity. Just as these colors were selected to encapsulate a variety of eras and aesthetics, we invite you to use them to build a beautiful color story. The effortless adaptability of this palette makes it easy to create comfortable, personal sanctuaries that embody the truest sense of home. 

Modern style family room with walls painted with Grounded.
Featured Color: Grounded SW 6089 

A Haven of Authenticity

The unassuming and approachable nature of the capsule makes it welcome anywhere, in any combination. From its natural earthiness to its subtle elegance, this flexible palette can instantly transform the vibe of any space. Whether you’re looking to infuse the living room with a laid-back, cozy feel, evoke an atmosphere of quiet reflection in an office, or enhance the warmth and conversation of a kitchen space, this collection embodies the limitless variety you need to create the personalized look you want. Embrace its extraordinary invitation to craft your own authentic color story. 

Cropped bedroom image with Rain Cloud painted walls.
Featured Color: Rain Cloud SW 9639 

Beautifully Balanced

The coordinated hues of our Color Capsule of the Year make it easy to create havens of sophisticated comfort that also feel personal. “We selected this palette of coordinating colors to provide plenty of range and flexibility,” says Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing. These shades not only play well as a collection but can be combined in whatever combination suits your style and space. “If looking to create a sophisticated monochromatic look, pair Sunbleached, Malabar and a small dose of Clove for contrast and depth. If feeling a bit retro, pair Grounded with Chartreuse, Bosc Pear and Rain Cloud. I love any of these saturated hues with White Snow, for a simple, crisp wall and trim combination,” concludes Wadden. From bold and punchy shades that make a modern statement to soft, toned-down neutrals, this collection offers the versatility and balance you need to craft your own original style. Your imagination is your only limitation. 

Color Capsule of the Year color palette with paint dollops representing each of the nine colors.
2025 Color Capsule of the Year Palette

Dig into the details of our Color Capsule of the Year in this episode of our new podcast, Colormixology™, hosted by our Director of Color Marketing, Sue Wadden. Want to play with these hues in your home? With just a few clicks, you can get FREE color chips delivered directly to your door! You can also instantly visualize these shades in your space with Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™! Download now for iOS and Android

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