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Benjamin Moore's Colour Of The Year 2026 Is Here!
October 16th, 2025
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Reminiscent of tailored suiting, Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the
Year for 2026, Silhouette AF-655, combines rich espresso hues with refined
notes of charcoal.
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Exploring the connection between fashion and interiors, the 2026
Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year - Silhouette AF-655 – and accompanying Colour
Trends palette are a response to the decline of microtrends and the return to
timeless style and design.
In the fashion world, the definition of a suit has been reimagined in recent years, with modern iterations of this sartorial staple offering a balance between comfortable and chic.
And so too has the use of
colour in our homes evolved, with contemporary palettes led by a desire to create
spaces that have a designer polish but are also supremely liveable and
welcoming.
Much like classics of the fashion world – such as Saville Row tailoring or a little black dress - Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year, Silhouette, possess the qualities to take a design from expected to exceptional.
It is
equal parts effortless and elevated.
“There is a comfort and
reassurance in classic pieces and the cornerstones of traditional design. They
have staying power for a reason and offer an opportunity to be more dynamic and
innovative in the composition of a scheme.
Similar to the evolution of a classic suit, we are seeing a softer, more bespoke take on these classics roll out in interior design - with nuances that are perfectly suited to contemporary styling.
It’s all about the details and the attention that goes into dressing
an outfit and dressing a room.”
Helen Shaw, Director of Marketing (International)
The choice of Silhouette as Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2026 also signals a response to people reaching for colours and design touches for their homes that have staying power.
Moving on from the bold hues that were
favoured in the early 2020s, and as an evolution to the more nuanced hues of
the past year, Silhouette is a colour that can be designed in a variety of
styles and spaces with ease, while still maintaining a distinctive presence.
Embracing its home in the brown colour family it has the depth and alluring quality of darker chocolatey browns, paired with charcoal undertones that offer nuance and dynamism.
It also has a sense of versatility and
softness, similar to the new age take on the traditional suit, nodding to quiet
luxury and offering a more delicate alternative to dark neutrals of grey or
black.
Silhouette sits at the core of the 2026 Colour Trends palette
titled ‘Tailored Classics’, consisting of eight hues of enchanting pale and
handsome mid-tones. Each hue is guided by notes of romanticised classics, tailoring
and craftsmanship.
Just like a well-styled outfit, each hue has the ability to stand alone with grace, or pair with other colours for a sophisticated approach to layering a room.
Together, the colours reflect the fashion inspired concept
of Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Colour Trends, with each offering a unique balance of
characteristics – handsome and soft, traditional and poetic, sartorial and
fluid.
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