Many paint companies provide annual color trends based on rigorous research focused on designers and trendsetters. However, they aren’t the only ones to come up with yearly palettes. Pinterest has also jumped on board, showcasing its top shades based on what people are looking for the most often on its website. For 2026, Pinterest included five colors in its lineup: Cool Blue (Hex: #D7EFFF), Jade (Hex: #AEB8A0), Plum Noir (Hex: #351E28), Wasabi (Hex: #E9F056), and Persimmon (Hex: #FF5C34).
Each color is designed to invoke a different mood in your home, ranging from mystery and joy to elegance and calm, and all of them share in bold and bright themes. Neutrals might not ever go away, but the growing demand for daring choices shows people are eager for something that can add a sense of personality to their lives, and these five options deliver.
In fact, many of the trendy paint colors taking over walls in 2026 are moving away from neutrals, instead focusing on moody or calming hues. “For a long time, the safest choice was to keep things quiet and neutral,” said Xanthe Wells, Pinterest’s Global Creative VP. “Pinterest Palette is an invitation … to play, to experiment, and to let your world reflect the life you actually want to live.”…Read more by Nina Phillips