Life · Home & design · published 2026-08-26 · via Apartment Therapy

Behr Announces 2027 Paint Color: A Warm Olive Green Called Grounded

Behr has selected a new shade called Grounded (T27-01) as its 2027 Color of the Year. The color is an olive green with brown undertones, intended to evoke the calming and restorative feel of being in nature. Behr's color expert notes it combines moss's vitality with olive's warmth.

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Behr's selection of Grounded marks the company's tenth annual color announcement, following last year's jade-toned Hidden Gem. The shade was informed by a consumer survey of roughly 1,000 people, which found that a significant majority of Americans seek nature as a refuge during stressful periods. Behr's color team, led by Kayla Kratz, traveled internationally to observe trends across fashion, interiors, and automotive industries before settling on this particular olive.

The color's versatility was demonstrated at a press event where it appeared in various home settings, from kitchen cabinetry to a bar pantry. Anna Miller of The Home Depot noted

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