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Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

October 2nd, 2025

A versatile yellow green that embodies resilience, optimism, and self-expression.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

Johnstone’s Trade, a brand by PPG, today revealed Secret Safari (PPG1110-4) as its 2026 Colour of the Year. 

This versatile yellow-green blends soothing comfort with subtle energy, making it a dynamic choice for a wide range of spaces. 

The shade is part of PPG’s 2026 global colour theme, Parallels, which features three distinct palettes: Authentic, Visionary, and Expressive.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

Selected by PPG’s global team of colour experts, Secret Safari reflects extensive research and cross-industry collaboration. 

The annual colour selection process draws on global insights from architecture, design, consumer behaviour, and material innovation. 

The resulting shade influences not only interior design but also consumer goods, industrial coatings, automotive finishes, and more.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

“Secret Safari is a versatile shade that adapts to its surroundings,” said Donna Taylor, Colour Design Manager at Johnstone’s Trade. “It brings calm in natural daylight and reveals rich depth in shadowed settings—making it a compelling choice for both residential and commercial interiors.”

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

The Parallels theme explores how shared global influences inspire diverse personal responses. Each of the three palettes offers a unique design direction:

Authentic – Grounded in earthy tones and tactile textures, this palette fosters simplicity and a deep connection to nature.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

Visionary – A bold interplay of contrast and clarity, designed for forward-thinking spaces.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

Expressive – A celebration of colour confidence, with vibrant hues and unexpected pairings that spark creativity.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

Secret Safari complements all three palettes, offering a flexible foundation for colour layering and spatial storytelling. 

Its botanical tone enhances interiors that aim to feel connected to nature. 

In hospitality settings, it creates a calming atmosphere, while in residential spaces, it delivers a bold, contemporary edge.

 Its ability to shift with changing light adds depth and visual interest to walls, cabinetry, and soft furnishings.

Johnstone’s Trade™ Brand By PPG Reveals Secret Safari As 2026 Colour Of The Year

Secret Safari can be tinted across a range of high-performance coatings, including:

  1. Johnstone’s Trade Perfect Matt – for flawless, low-sheen finishes
  2. Johnstone’s Trade UltraLast Matt – extreme durability and stain resistance for high-traffic areas
  3. Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Guard – ideal for woodwork and trim, combining water-based technology with long-lasting protection

Shop now online or in your local Brewers Decorator Centre.