Introducing Dunn-Edwards 2026 Color of the Year, Midnight Garden (DE5657), a deep, muted green with earthy undertones that capture the quiet elegance of nature.
Dunn-Edwards 2026 Color of the Year: Midnight Garden (DE5657)
Image courtesy of Dunn-Edwards
A timeless color that embodies serenity, sophistication, and the tranquility of a lush garden under the moonlight. It’s the green that works everywhere, from cabinetry and walls to accents and exteriors. Midnight Garden invites us to slow down, take a deep breath, and appreciate the spaces we call home.
This deep, muted green with earthy undertones is stunning on its own, but it’s true versatility shines when paired with other paint shades-think creamy whites like our iconic Swiss Coffee (DEW341), deep brown tones like Three Bears (DEBN34) and Gypsum Rose (DET452) from our 2026 Color Trends palette.
From neutral backdrops with green accents to bold statements in the kitchen, bedroom or exteriors, these sophisticated pairings show just how effortlessly Midnight Garden (DE5657) works everywhere.
Dunn-Edwards 2026 Color of the Year: Midnight Garden (DE5657) Color Pairings
Images courtesy of Dunn-Edwards, collage by Fashion Trendsetter
Dunn-Edwards 2026 Color of the Year: Midnight Garden (DE5657)
Color Card by Fashion Trendsetter
About Dunn-Edwards’ Color of the Year
Dunn-Edwards’ Color of the Year isn’t just a trendy selection; it is a curated reflection of what’s shaping the design landscape and how people aspire to feel in their environments. It blends inspiration, intuition, and comprehensive research.
Each year, the brand’s color team immerses itself in the rapidly evolving world of interiors. They analyze what is gaining traction in homes, studios, and showrooms, and across the global design scene. From tactile materials and finish palettes to shifts in how color is used to influence mood and meaning, every detail is considered.
Inspiration is drawn from a wide range of sources: international design fairs, cultural shifts, emerging lifestyles, and emotional behavior. The team continually asks what homeowners are craving, what color directions interior designers are embracing, and how materials and moods are shaping color preference.
The selection process is thoughtful and extensive. It unfolds over the course of a full year, led by color experts who look deeply at how color affects well-being, identity, and spatial experience. They examine lighting changes, surface finishes, and color psychology, recognizing that paint sets the emotional tone of a room from the moment someone walks in.
Naming the color is just as important as selecting it. A name gives the color personality-it evokes feeling, ignites imagination, and influences how it is used in interiors, from feature walls to accessories and furnishings.
When Dunn-Edwards designates a Color of the Year, it is chosen because it reflects something meaningful and current. It is grounded in design relevance, cultural awareness, and emotional resonance. It represents the way people want their spaces to look and, more importantly, how they want them to feel.
Ultimately, the brand’s Color of the Year is about more than aesthetics. Dunn-Edwards believes in the transformative power of color and its ability to tell a compelling story. Each year’s selection captures the spirit of the moment, connecting deeply to design, emotion, and the unique context of the times.
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