Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing, Sue Wadden, puts the focus on neutral paint colors. “There’s a very new direction in society’s ever-growing thirst for beautiful neutrals that bring warm and cool tones together,” Wadden explains.

Poised Taupe
Poised Taupe, the 2017 Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year, is a perfect example of a classic, warm neutral color with a modern twist. Sherwin-Williams color expert, Sue Wadden, praises its versatility: “Poised Taupe celebrates everything people love about cool gray as a neutral, and also brings in the warmth of brown, taking the color to an entirely new level,” she says. “Not cool or warm, nor gray or brown, Poised Taupe is a weathered, woodsy neutral that brings the sense of coziness and harmony people are seeking.”

Requisite Gray
This neutral shade is clean and versatile. Use Requisite Gray to complement rich furnishings and accessories, either as a primary or accent color.

Romance
Want to add some soft, subtle color to your room? Try incorporating blush tones like Romance. This new neutral adds an understated hint of color that perfectly balances the warm and cool tones of any room.

Practical Beige
DIYers are turning to warm neutral paint colors like Practical Beige to balance out a growing abundance of grays. It’s a great complement to sunset tones and the deep, rich shades in wood furnishings. Versatility allows this neutral to work in traditional and contemporary spaces alike.

Navajo White
White is a clean and stunning neutral that allows other room features and accents to pop. Use Navajo White as the foundation for a warm palette and watch your accent colors come to life.
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