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A sure-fire way to zero in on color trends is to ask the people working with them the most: designers. Fixr did just that in its newly released trend report, which gathered thoughts from 86 designers on a number of topics. As part of the survey, the pros revealed the hues they’re excited to work with this year—and which one they almost all agree is old news. If you’ve found yourself surrounded by a mountain of swatches, consider this help.
What’s Out: Millennial Gray
The overwhelming opinion is that “Millennial Gray” (really, any cool tone grays) are out—93% of the designers agreed. The majority also advised steering clear of cool whites in interiors, as well as bright colors, specifically primary hues (23%), chalky pastels (20%), and dark browns (13%). It all ties into leaving stark minimalism and impersonal, builder-grade design in the dust. Accent walls are also a thing of the past, according to 38% of those polled.
What’s In: Restorative Greens and Nature-Infused Neutrals
Now that you know what the professionals are steering clear of, let’s dig into what they find exciting. Restorative greens were a hit among the group (66%), followed by nature-infused naturals (59%), deep browns and khaki (56%), and golden earth tones (26%). If you’re looking for more direction, designers also revealed the specific paint colors they’ve found themselves drawn to. Silhouette by Benjamin Moore is a brownish-grey that 38% of the group agreed will be around for a while. Universal Khaki from Sherwin-Williams is a lighter option that 23% of pros recommended. To round out the list, 14% of the surveyed suggested Hidden Gem from Behr, a beautiful sage-adjacent green that feels healing and hopeful.