Benjamin Moore’s director of color marketing and development, the shade reflects our current appetite for “buttoned-up looks, but with comfort to them.” It’s structured, timeless, and unmistakably polished. Silhouette performs beautifully in contrast. Against crisp white trim, it offers a subtle nod to pin-striped suiting, lending definition without harshness. Paired with the brand’s jewel- toned selections from the 2026 Color Trends Palette, it gains dramatic depth, becoming the anchor for moody greens, blues, and plums. In more minimalist spaces, Silhouette adds instant gravitas— proof that a dark hue can feel both contemporary and warm when handled with restraint. A PALETTE THAT ENCOURAGES CONNECTION The broader message behind 2026’s colors is clear: we are ready to come back to earth—literally and emotionally. These shades ground spaces in something familiar and reassuring, offering stability while still allowing room for imagination. They speak to a renewed desire for authenticity in the home, where surfaces feel touchable, objects carry memory, and color serves as a quiet companion rather than an overwhelming statement. Warm, grounded, and emotionally resonant, the Colors of the Year for 2026 form a palette that reflects where we are and where we hope to go. They coax us into gentler living, deeper connection, and a more tactile relationship with the spaces we call home. In the end, the forecast isn’t just about pigment—it’s about the mood and meaning these hues invite into our daily lives. EC
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