The New Year reminds us about fresh beginnings and embracing a new chapter. In home and interior design, that means embracing the style you love while giving room to grow. The 2026 colors are leading this evolution with a diverse palette that has something for everyone.
Color Influences
Whether it’s your mood, frame of mind, or ability to focus, color can have a huge impact. Some palettes have the power to energize, while others soothe. Our roundup of these 2026 colors will highlight the paint brands and their choices for the year ahead.
The Colors of 2026
Behr Paint: Hidden Gem
Hidden Gem is a smoky jade that settles into a space with quiet confidence. Hints of teal and soft gray undertones create a velvety depth, bringing both calm and character. The result is a color that feels intimate, elegant, and effortlessly inviting.
Window Treatments
Hidden Gem can offer a statement of color at the window in both solids and patterns. Our prediction is it’ll be on display in drapery and roman shade fabrics. For other shade fabrics, many collections will feature a less saturated and understated style. The best combination would be matte black, walnut, or gold.
Sherwin Williams: Universal Khaki
Universal Khaki brings a sense of calm to the home as a timeless, refined neutral. It’s welcoming as well as sophisticated, a beige-tan base with gentle green-gray undertones.
Window Treatments
In 2026, Universal Khaki will be the standout color for window treatments. Its warm tone has always been a favorite, offering a versatile, light-filtering canvas that complements any space. From roller and Roman shades to sheers, woven, and cellular styles, the options are endless. Pair it with aged brass or rich brown hardware for a sophisticated, timeless look.
Valspar: Warm Eucalyptus
Invite the tranquility of nature into your home with Warm Eucalyptus. This soothing green with delicate gray undertones is the perfect color for a room without overwhelming it. It works best on kitchen cabinets, laundry areas, or a home office.
Window Treatments
The green color family will always be a favorite for window coverings, from solid shades and patterned designs, to light filtering sheers and room darkening options. Nearly every window treatment style comes in some form of a green hue, so it’s a breeze to find the perfect match for your home’s style. Pair with clay tones neutrals, white oak, and oil-rubbed bronze for a stylish look.
Benjamin Moore: Silhouette
Brown is taking center stage, with Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette leading the way. This hue radiates cozy, lived-in warmth while hinting at velvety sophistication. Though brown can sometimes feel heavy, natural light enhances its depth without making a space feel dark. Expect to see it on accent walls and richly stained wood, adding both comfort and elegance to any room.
Window Treatments
The influence of Silhouette will be seen across a wide spectrum of window treatments. Its deep, rich tones enhance the natural beauty of stained wood in shutters and blinds, while elevating the luxe feel of fabric shades. Pair with chalky ivory or antique brass to create a timeless aesthetic.
PPG: Warm Mahogany
Warm Mahogany has rich warmth and understated luxury with its deep brown-red hue. Grounded yet effortlessly elegant, it brings an upscale sophistication to any space. For a bold, dramatic statement, color-drench a room by painting walls and ceilings the same hue, or for a more subtle, refined touch, use it as an accent on a single wall or in furnishings.
Window Treatments
Although red may not be the most popular choice for window coverings, when it is used it makes a striking impact. Shades range from a romantic soft blue to keep garnet, and from terracotta to mahogany. Each hue bringing with it its own character. Fabric types and opacities add brightness, while room darkening creates depth. Add a pairing with bronzed metals, dark wood, and camel tones for a look that is intentionally remarkable.
WGSN & Coloro: Transformative Teal
Clearly showing an optimistic spirit and energy, Transformative Teal stands out. This striking blend of blue and green is captivating. From small to large ways we anticipate this color showing up in floor-to-ceiling wallpaper, decor, art, and fabric.
Window Treatments
Invigorating teal brings with it uplifting energy to any space. In window covering treatments, expect it as detailed accents or bold solids, especially in silk and satin. Pair with warm whites, brass, and walnut for a tranquil balanced look.
Which 2026 Colors Are Your Favorite?
Choosing the colors that surround you is a personal choice that shapes your mood and atmosphere. It’s far more important than some may realize. At Austin Window Fashions of Texas we get it! Let’s find the right window covering treatments in the color that best suits you. New year, new window coverings. Contact our expert team today for your free in-home design consultation.
