From domino · Zoë Sessums · · 1m
Brown Paint Trend Takes Wall Dominance
Warm browns now dominate home paint choices, with earthy neutrals rising fast.
In brief
Warm browns now dominate home paint choices, with earthy neutrals rising fast. Browns make up 13.4% of paint shortlists, up from 9.2% two years ago. Originally reported by domino.
Brown Paint Surge
Warm tones now represent 69.4% of paint colors Americans sample, with browns rising to 13.4% of shortlists.
“Browns are the fastest-growing color family in the 2026 American Paint Color Report.”
Earthier Neutrals
New earthy browns like mushroomy taupes and weathered stone offer nuanced warmth without mud.
“These four swatches top Samplize’s order samples.”
London Clay
Farrow and Ball’s London Clay has magenta undertones that shift from chocolate to plum in different lights.
“London Clay is brown with underlying magenta tones.”
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze, the 2021 Color of the Year, bridges brown, charcoal, and bronze for dramatic effect.
“Urbane Bronze is the brand’s 2021 Color of the Year.”
Tony Taupe
Tony Taupe offers a subtle brown-beige blend perfect for kitchens and walls without sacrificing warmth.
“Tony Taupe sits between beige, taupe, and brown.”
Warm Stone
Warm Stone adds river-rock depth to kitchens and dining areas with earthy brown undertones.
“Warm Stone has the muddiness of actual river rock.”
The bottom line
Browns make up 13.4% of paint shortlists, up from 9.2% two years ago.
