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Planning to refresh a room with a splash of color this year, but not sure how to choose the right shade? Color specialists have confirmed and these are the paint color trends 2023 to inspire decorating projects this year, from Behr's neutral 'Blank Canvas' to Benjamin Moore's 'Cinnamon.'
The latest paint color trends are determined by leading experts who explore the psychology of color and how it can welcome positive energy into our homes and make any room feel more harmonious.
These carefully considered paint shades are also heavily influenced by the must-have interior design trends along with inspiration that filters down from the latest fashion trends.
From warm terracottas to sky blues and calming neutrals, here are the hues that are set to transform homes throughout 2023.
TOP INTERIOR PAINT COLOR TRENDS 2023
The color we paint our walls has the power to influence not only how a room looks and feels but more importantly how we feel within it – playing a fundamental role in creating a sanctuary where we feel most comfortable.
With that in mind could it be time for an invigorating green living room paint color or a splash of uplifting coral to captivate a hallway? Whether redecorating your kitchen paint color, bedroom, or every room in the house, embrace the latest on-trend shades championed by the expert to make your home feel ready for whatever this year has in store.
1. WILD WONDER, DULUX
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Dulux, one of the UK's leading paint brands, recently announced Wild Wonder as its much-coveted Dulux Colour of the Year 2023. The yellow-tinged shade aims to "connect us with the cycles of life, by creating a sense of energy and positivity".
"Our colour of the year 2023 is this beautiful colour called Wild Wonder," explains Marianne Shillingford(opens in new tab), Dulux's creative director. "An amazingly organic shade that works with everything. It's like a cardamon pod, that's how I would best describe it – a beautiful golden, delicate green."
Inspired by nature this soft shade is ideal to create a grounded space in any room, where we feel at one with the elements and closer to the outside world – our desire to be closer to nature has been cemented in the past year especially. This gentle tone could be considered the new Sage green for the decorating palette, offering a soft approach to using hues that emulate nature within our homes.
2. BLANK CANVAS, BEHR
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For those looking for the new neutral, there's Behr's 'Blank Canvas' to provide a backdrop with limitless possibilities to create the look you want for your interior style. "After years of uncertainty, we were seeking to restore balance, invoke a sense of calm, and inspire renewal and positivity with our Color of the Year," explains Erika Woelfel(opens in new tab), vice president of color & creative services at Behr Paint Company. Read More…

