If you're looking at what's trending in 2026, the biggest shift is toward warm, calming, nature-inspired colors. Stark gray is fading, while warmer whites, earthy greens, soft taupes, and rich accent colors continue to dominate.
Warm Whites
Perfect for resale value and timeless appeal.
Benjamin Moore White Dove – Soft, creamy white that works almost anywhere.
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee – Warm and inviting with a classic feel.
Sherwin-Williams Alabaster – Cozy white that complements wood tones.
Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa – Bright without feeling stark.
Warm Greiges & Taupes
Replacing the cool grays of previous years.
Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
Soft mushroom and oatmeal tones are especially popular.
Sage & Earthy Greens
One of the strongest trends for both interiors and exteriors.
Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams Retreat
Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore October Mist
These pair beautifully with natural oak, white cabinetry, and brass hardware.
Coastal Blues
Especially popular throughout New England and Cape Cod-inspired homes.
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams Quietude
Benjamin Moore Smoke
Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue
These create a light, airy, coastal feel without overwhelming a space.
Moody Accent Colors
Used on islands, built-ins, front doors, and dining rooms.
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze
Deep forest greens and charcoal blues remain favorites.
Exterior Colors
Today's most popular combinations include:
Warm white siding + black windows + natural wood front door
Soft greige siding + white trim + charcoal shutters
Light sage siding + crisp white trim
Cream-colored homes with navy or deep green shutters
Best Colors for Selling a Home
Since you work with sellers, these colors consistently photograph well and appeal to the broadest range of buyers:
Room
Best Choice
Living Room
Pale Oak, White Dove
Kitchen
Swiss Coffee, Alabaster
Bedrooms
Sea Salt, Pale Oak
Bathrooms
White Dove, Soft Sage
Whole House
Accessible Beige or Edgecomb Gray
For the coastal aesthetic you've been using in your marketing, a particularly appealing palette is:
Walls: White Dove
Trim: Chantilly Lace
Cabinets: Swiss Coffee
Accent: Hale Navy
Decor: Sea Salt and natural wood
This combination feels fresh, luxurious, and timeless while appealing to a wide range of buyers in the MetroWest and Cape Cod markets.