Bright and playful paint colors are returning to the 2025 home trends

If you’ve been keeping an eye on popular paint colors over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a trend. Whether it’s Sherwin Williams’ Color of the Year 2023, Redend Point, Behr’s Color of the Year 2024, Cracked Pepper, or Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024, Peach Fuzz, it’s clear that complex, layered neutrals, especially at the warm end of the spectrum, have a moment. Now, however, it looks like a few brave souls are preparing to set new standards. Sherwin Williams recently released its Colormix forecast for 2025, and while some of its palettes still focus on cozy earth tones, this is the case with the versatile Paradox palette full of bright candy colors.

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Sherwin Williams Colormix forecasts are developed by a team of in-house trend forecasters. While these predictions aren’t quite as targeted as the officially declared color of the year, they do represent a broader range of potential trends that are likely to make their way into our interiors over the next year or so. The Paradox palette in particular is an eclectic mix of colors from across the spectrum, from bright coral to airy lilac. While the 12 colors in this palette represent just about every part of the color wheel, they all have one thing in common: They’re not afraid to have fun.

Sherwin Williams’ 2025 predictions include several specific colors the brand is expected to trend: including bright blue, cheerful gold and bright pinkbut these hues are just examples of a general shift toward more saturated tones. Pantone’s 2025 Fashion Color Trend Report also focuses on colors in the same wheelhouse, noting that many of its selections are playful and energetic, but still draw on colors found in nature. Both muted and very vibrant greens take the stage as one of the most popular colors, although yellows, blues and pinks are also consistently notable.

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However, with such a bold color collection, it’s also important to provide some balance. A room full of only bright colors can quickly seem cartoonish or childish, but trend forecasters offer a solution: brown. Both Sherwin Williams and Pantone include brown as a base neutral in their palettes, and after several years of warm colors becoming increasingly popular, this should come as no surprise. It’s unlikely that the whole world will embrace this trend, but don’t be surprised if you notice a rise in the popularity of colors that might have seemed a little too “obvious” a few years ago.

Using bold colors in your home can understandably be a little intimidating, but if you want to make a statement, there’s no easier way to completely transform your space. The surest way to make sure you’re thrilled with the result is to just get started. Play with bright accents that can be easily replaced or repainted, such as accent walls, decorative pieces, and vibrant lighting. These little inclusions will add up quickly, but if it seems too overwhelming and you find yourself missing a more neutral palette, you can easily resort to it without spending a lot of money.

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However, there’s a chance you’ll love having a colorful space once you dive into it. Continue bringing in vibrant pieces until you’ve created the Technicolor space of your dreams, but be sure to stick to a palette of colors using similar undertones to ensure your choices don’t seem mismatched or random. If you really want to control the look, it can also be helpful to create a palette of specific colors online or from samples to ensure you find a perfect match when styling. It’s also a good idea to keep some neutrals in the mix to keep things from looking like a playground. Wood furniture, neutral floors, and natural accents can go a long way toward grounding an otherwise vibrant space. So don’t be afraid to choose the “boring” option from time to time.

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