Sherwin-Williams Names Celery Its 2027 Color of the Year

Sherwin-Williams has named Celery, a light green with a yellow undertone, its 2027 Color of the Year. The pick inverts how design has used green for the past decade — lighter where the trend ran rich — and it anchors the brand's full Colormix 2027 Trend Forecast of 48 shades.

The forecasters framed the choice as a deliberate risk. "This is a different interpretation that's softer and more usable," says Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams's director of color marketing. "It's herbaceous, but not super bright. I think people are going to be excited by the challenge of how to use it."

Wadden considers green the defining shade of the last decade. But where recent interiors favored deep, saturated coats, Celery reads as a visual exhale — playful, calm, and forgiving of imperfection. The selection covers both the Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams palettes.

What does the forecast actually contain?

The Colormix 2027 collection spans 48 shades, ranging from bold to serene:

• Bright pinks: Grenadine and Forward Fuchsia
• Serene tones: Honorable Blue and Secret Garden
• Rich traditional picks: Midnight, a deep plum, and Salty Dog, a navy
• Nostalgic but invigorating colors: Real Red, the mustard Trinket, and Dutch Tile Blue
• 10 "continuity colors" designed to hold a scheme together

"While previous forecasts explored ideas of comfort, balance, and connection, this year's forecast embraces greater confidence through color, texture, and unexpected combinations," says Emily Kantz, interior designer and color strategist at Sherwin-Williams. "We're seeing people create spaces that tell a story about who they are and how they want to live."

How to use Celery, according to the pros

For the bold, Wadden says Celery's yellow undertone suits northern-facing rooms especially well. Smaller applications work too — a kitchen island, a console, built-ins. "Even if you had white walls and white trim, just a moment of Celery would bring such a big impact," she says. She suggests pairing it with a vibrant red or a classic blue.

Designer Corey Damen Jenkins backs the shade's range. "As a foundation, it offers real versatility," he says. "It can anchor a palette without overpowering it."

For the richer end of the palette, Kantz recommends starting small. "Whether it's a painted island or built-in shelving, these moments can add depth without feeling overwhelming," she says. The confidence that follows, she suggests, might eventually lead to color-drenching (painting walls, trim and ceilings one shade) a dining room in Roycroft Bronze Green.

The forecast's most current-minded move is contrast: grounded shades paired with hues that pop, such as pink Lotus Petal against green Jadite. "These work because they reflect how people are decorating today," Kantz says. "They're layering colors, materials, and finishes to create spaces with personality."

Why the shift matters

What does this change for anyone holding a paint swatch? It signals permission. After years of safe creams and beiges — or heavy, saturated greens — the industry's biggest paint brand is betting that homeowners want joy and personality over perfection.

"We want to give people the confidence to see color as an opportunity rather than a design risk," Kantz says. "Paint remains one of the most accessible ways to transform a space, and thoughtful color choices can completely shift how a home looks and feels."

Expect to see Celery and its 48 companions in showrooms, shelter magazines, and HGTV programming through 2027 — the forecast is less a dictate than a permission slip, with the continuity colors acting as the guardrail.