Paint Trends for 2022
Amit Bhuta
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Paint does more than coat the walls of a room.
The color you choose can showcase personality, evoke emotion, and even make a space look bigger!
That is why once yearly, all the big paint and color companies come out with their colors of the year.
This article looks back at paint palettes chosen for 2022, not the latest colors of the year. Whether you're renovating to sell or refreshing a favorite room, use these historical ideas as inspiration and check physical samples in your own space before committing.
How Color Influences a Room
Believe it or not, there's such thing as the psychology of paint.
Being a simple yet highly effective design tool, paint can evoke mood changes, create a sense of comfort, or trick the eye into thinking the space is larger than it is.
It's all about finding colors that make a room as cozy or spacious as possible and selecting colors that make you feel good.
When done right, color can create a remarkable experience, transforming your home into an expression of your style.
Top Paint Trends for 2022
Each year, the top color experts and paint companies choose their "colors of the year" — often drawing on trends in fashion, pop culture, design, and technology from around the globe.
The 2022 palettes below offer ideas for a home makeover, not a rule that your home must follow. The right choice depends on your lighting, finishes, and personal taste.
Here is what these brands selected for 2022. Color names, retailer ranges, and available paint products can change, so confirm the exact color code and a suitable product before buying.
1. Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore's Color Trends 2022 Palette includes 14 hues, offering endless combinations that ensure effortless harmony.
These colors were chosen based on their "modern-day relevance and long-lasting appeal."
Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year for 2022 was October Mist 1495, a soft silver-green inspired by the stem of a flower.
Acting as a canvas for other colors, this hue allows for plenty of creativity.
Other recommendations include:
Tips from Benjamin Moore:
- Choose luminous pales to invigorate your senses
- Opt for botanical hues when seeking a sense of warmth
- Paint with refreshed primaries to let your personal style shine
2. BEHR
The BEHR® Colour Trends 2022 Palette offers 20 hues that will "ignite newfound passions and enhance every corner of your home."
Breezeway was the top pick, inspired by the hue "where the sea meets the sky."
The idea of this color is to bring a breath of fresh air into any space.
Try Breezeway on kitchen cabinetry, a front door, or bedroom and office walls. Check how the shade looks beside your existing finishes and choose a paint suited to the surface.
For effortless styling, harmonize with shades of white, grey, and natural wood tones.
Use BEHR's 2022 palette as inspiration for:
- Flexible spaces (suggested colors include Laurel Tree, Perfect Penny, Cracked Pepper, and Lunar Surface)
- Serene Sanctuaries (suggested colors include Ocean Abyss, Etched Glass, Dark Cobalt Blue, and Nightingale Gray)
- Natural influences (suggested colors include Basswood, Wild Mustang, Corn Stalk, and Studio Clay)
3. Valspar
For 2022, Valspar chose colors that come from nature, intending to bring a calming, comfortable presence into any home.
The Valspar Colors of the Year are 12 hues that are both trendy and timeless.
Let's take a closer look at some of these colors.
- Blanched Thyme — This shade of green pairs perfectly with warmer wood tones to create a balanced, natural look.
For a nature-inspired look, try this green beside warm wood tones. Whether it feels calming is a matter of personal preference, not a guaranteed effect of the paint.
In an office, style with a wood desk and other natural elements. In a bedroom or living room, pair with warm tones. - Lilac Lane — This soft shade belongs to the purple color family, not pink. Try it as a gentle backdrop and test a sample in your room's lighting.
Often used as a colorful backdrop, this color is great to feature as an accent wall, livening up your home, but also ideal for an entire room. To style, complement with textured accessories and pops of accent colors. - Rustic Oak — This warm, rich color will bring in a level of sophistication.
Valspar described this 2022 choice as reminiscent of shades from the 1970s and 1990s, with a warm, copper-like look.
It's stunning when paired with dark wood floors, as this will help ground the shape and add interest.
The other nine colors in Valspar's 2022 Lowe's palette were:
- Gilded Linen
- Delightful Moon
- Mountain River
- Orchid Ash
- Grey Suit
- Subtle Peach
- Sunset Curtains
- Country Charm
- Fired Earth
Dive deeper in paint trends for 2022 with these guides:
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