World-renowned color expert and paint pioneer Annie Sloan reveals her Color Palette of the Year 2026 – a confident, uplifting trio of jewel-tone shades, each paired with a guiding word to inspire the year ahead. Discover more.
Three Shades, Three Words, One Inspiring Vision – Annie Sloan’s Color Palette of the Year 2026
- Tyrian Plum – Creativity
- Napoleonic Blue – Wellbeing
- Primer Red – Community
“The colors I have chosen for my 2026 palette are warm, bold, and positive! There’s nothing wishy-washy about these colors – they are full of confidence and vitality, which is exactly what I think we need next year.” Annie Sloan
Napoleonic Blue – Wellbeing
A deep, warm cobalt, Napoleonic Blue, invites calm from the moment it’s applied. Annie has embraced the color in her study – her personal retreat for clarity, balance, and rejuvenation. It’s a rich, warm blue that supports wellbeing without ever feeling cool or distant.
Primer Red – Community
Inspired by the pigment of soils found around the world, Primer Red is a deeply grounding, warm red that resonates with connection and belonging. As a color that appears universally across cultures, it naturally speaks to community – and pairs beautifully with countless other shades.
Tyrian Plum – Creativity
Tyrian Plum is the shade Annie didn’t know she needed until she created it – an instant spark for creativity. This sophisticated dark reddish-purple can feel luxurious and opulent when paired with gold. Yet it’s equally suited to a more earthy, global-chic aesthetic when styled with decorative lanterns, wood, and carpets.
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Chalk Paint® and Wall Paint
All three colors are available in both Chalk Paint® and Wall Paint. Over the next 12 months, Annie Sloan will showcase creative ways to incorporate this stunning trio – whether used together or as part of broader schemes ranging from soothing neutrals to invigorating brights.
Easy to use and quick-drying, Chalk Paint is the simple way to transform furniture, floors, and walls. It works on wood, metal, laminate, and concrete, indoors and outdoors, and can be used to create a variety of different decorative paint effects.
Text: Annie Sloan Press
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