Are you searching for trending paint colors, BUT want the color to be timeless, classic and long lasting?
Paint colors start to look dated after 7 years. That’s probably why you are here…craving a paint color change because something feels off.
Sorry to say even the timeless paint colors that feel classic when you put them on the walls, start to shift and change in undertone, value and hue every 5 to 7 years. With BIG shifts happening every 10 years.
This year there are beautiful paint colors to choose from, but what’s a safe bet you ask? Luckily for you I’m a paint color and trend expert, but also like CLASSIC home decor versus following the trends.
The GOOD news is paint colors really do have a long life cycle! When you’re ready to paint or repaint, starting with a trending color is a smart decision.
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Sharing trending paint colors that are timeless for:
Walls
Cabinets
Furniture
Oh and if you want to know what’s trending this year for walls and cabinets, I’ve covered that too!
Tracey is the founder and CEO of Porch Daydreamer®est. 2017.
She’s an expert in analyzing and predicting home decor color trends.
A skill she developed over her 25+ year home improvement career.
What makes a paint color timeless or classic?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. All of the paint manufacturers have an historic color palette that is available every year.
That’s because there are certain paint colors that are used over and over no matter what the trends are.
Many of these historic colors date back 100’s of years! The colors definitely aren’t “trendy”, but are easy to use despite the year on the calendar.
Tested by time, every hue of our historically precise palettes has a graceful, nostalgic appeal all its own.
Sue Wadden Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing
Not all historic colors will feel on trend however. I felt it was important to expose you to these color palettes, so you know there are time honored paint colors from every era.
Eventually, our century will be comprised of “historic” paint colors. Strange to think about 100 years from now that one of my paint color picks will be “historic” LOL.
You are probably thinking “What about white, Tracey?” White technically is a non-color, but of course white is timeless and classic.
These paint colors are classic and can be used without fail or worry regardless of the trends.
However, be aware each decade colors change just a bit in value (light or dark) and in undertone. That’s how they fall out of favor or “trend”.
Plus some paint colors just fall out of favor and are replaced by the color of the year. That doesn’t mean those colors aren’t ones you should use!
I’ll share what versions of these colors are on trend but timeless, for this year and beyond.
What paint colors will we associate with this decade?
I’m sad to report…not much color at all. Of course I’m being a tad bit dramatic, but take a look around.
Shades of gray dominated for years and now greige. If you look at my 2023 and 2024 trend paint color reports you’ll see how prevalent greige, beige and white are now.
Plus paint colors have become more saturated and dark making them reflect very little light.
Paint colors that will be associated with our decade:
The 80’s and 90’s were full of color and those decades are influencing fashion and home decor. Maybe before we hit 2030 color will be BACK!
What are the Trending but Timeless Paint Colors
If you are in the market for a new paint color, I’m going to help you hone in on one that will last! By “last” I mean one that will stay current for 5 to 7 years. You’ll likely be ready for a change by then anyway, right?
Some of these colors are timeless enough that they could feel current much longer. I’ll let you decide 10 years from now 🙂
To make things easy, I’ll group the paint colors into popular categories:
Denim blues are on trend! This one is deeper with a LRV of 43. It’s a balanced mid-toned color with yellow and gray undertones. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
This beautiful deep blue is a fresh new alternative to navy with a gray undertone . With an LRV of 6, it reflects little light. Perfect for furniture, bookcases or cabinets. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
The palest of greens that some would call white. With a LRV of 72, it reflects the perfect amount of light. A calming color ideal for a bedroom or bathroom. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
The BEAUTY of this grayed green is it acts like a neutral and is interior designer pick because of it’s versatility. It has a misty quality with a LRV of 59. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
Sherwin Williams Silver Strand 7057 (image source)
Paint color of the year 2022! Green with a gray undertone is timeless for a reason. It blends with a wide variety of colors and is soothing. This is a rich green with a LRV of 30. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
This is the MOST timeless and classic deep green with a blue undertone. This is also an historic color and part of the 2024 Colormix Forecast. Great for walls or cabinets with an LRV of 9. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
Sherwin Williams, Billiard Green SW 0016 (image source)
Gray, Greige and Beige Paint Colors: Trending but Timeless
An historic color for a reason. It’s the perfect soft easy to use gray with warm and cool tones. With a LRV of 53, it isn’t too light or dark in value. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
Sherwin Williams Light French Gray, SW SW 0055 (image source)
This is an Expert Pick in the neutral line up, meaning it’s a go-to for interior designers. With a LRV of 69, it will reflect a ton of light an act as a perfect neutral backdrop. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
Beware of the slight green tint in this muted beige paint color. With a LRV of 49, it has a nice depth of color for larger brighter spaces you want to make feel more cozy. Buy Peel and Stick Sample
See there are SO many nice options that are right on trend coming from the 2024 paint color trends.
These paint colors are classic and timeless, so you can choose any one of them for your next project without worry!
Color cycles come and go, but if you stick with blues, greens, gray or beige you’ll be safe for the long haul.
Want more paint colors? Here are the trends dating back to 2019.
