Dunn Edwards Color of the Year is selected by experts who travel the world gathering inspiration through a deep exploration of societal influences, cultural trends and emerging design theories.
2025
Dunn Edwards 2025 Color of the Year is Caramelized (DET687). This warm, earthy hue blends light brown and terracotta tones, perfect for creating cozy, grounded spaces. Pair it with creamy off-whites for a subtle look or contrast with navy and charcoal for bold style. Whether your vibe is modern, rustic or boho, Caramelized adds timeless elegance to any space.
This year, earthy, timeless colors are more prevalent than ever – and Caramelized is set to redefine modernity in residential and commercial design. In the current fast-paced, high-tech age, we are drawn to saturated, timeless tones that create personal spaces that feel welcoming, stylish, and grounded. Moreover, it’s an effortlessly versatile hue that pairs well across styles, from vintage-inspired interiors to contemporary spaces.
2024
Dunn Edwards 2024 Color of the Year is Skipping Stones (DET567). This serene, steely blue with hints of green and gray is meditative and energizing like the sea. Skipping Stones lets you capture the feeling of nostalgia blended with a future of unlimited possibilities.
Skipping Stones is a departure from the bold, warm tones that have dominated design trends in recent years. It pairs seamlessly with both light and dark woods, while also making a striking statement against white interior trim. It’s well suited to rest and rejuvenation spaces, making it an excellent choice for bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, it serves as an exceptional accent color for exterior front doors or on furniture pieces like dressers and benches.
Beyond its aesthetic charm, Skipping Stones can be perceived as either warm or cool. It’s a unique hue that conveys a nostalgic and futuristic flair essence. Consider it for a kitchen or laundry room cabinet refresh.
Skipping Stones is versatile tone, use it strategically to provide a contrast to warmer or lighter tones and woods. Moreover, painting your front door in Moreover, skipping Stones provides a symbolic boundary, separating the your exterior world from the tranquil oasis that awaits within.
Finally, in the ever shifting trends of design, Dunn Edwards Skipping Stones is a timeless and transformative hue that infuses living spaces with serenity, balance, and a touch of coastal-inspired enchantment. It’s not merely a color; it’s a color journey that captures the essence of 2024.
2023
Dunn Edwards 2023 Color of the Year is Terra Rosa. This deep, rosy pink has a dash of terra cotta and exudes confidence, creativity and coziness. Use it to create a cozy and comfortable design aesthetic.
Decorating Tips for Terra Rosa:
- Use as a neutral: Terra Rosa is versatile and can serve as a neutral base for a room, allowing you to build the rest of the space around it. It pairs well with natural wood accents and works with a range of colors, from soft pastels to rich, warm hues.
- Create a cozy atmosphere: It’s warm and inviting, and is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms to create a relaxing space.
- Pair with earth tones: Terra Rosa works well with earth tones such as green, brown, and tan, creating a natural and organic look.
- Make it pop: If you want Terra Rosa to be the focal point of a room, consider pairing it with a neutral or white to make it pop. This creates a bold and dramatic look for accent walls or statement pieces of furniture.
2022
Dunn Edwards Color of the Year for 2022 is Art and Craft. It’s a warm, earthy brown that creates a feeling of stability and calm, while allowing for a large range of play when displaying art and furnishings. Additionally, browns are moving to the forefront of influential colors, from toasty browns to cinnamon to yellow-influenced neutrals…all evoke feelings of nature, coziness and warmth.
2021
Dunn Edwards 2021 Color of the Year is Wild Blue Yonder. Wild Blue Yonder is a light soothing, pale blue. It encourages us to slow down, take a deep breath and approach life with hope and confidence.
2020
Dunn Edwards’ Color of the Year is “Minty Fresh”. This soothing green pastel evokes feelings of purity and new beginnings. Variations of this shade have been trending recently. It can also be used as an exterior accent color on front doors.
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