If you're looking to liven up your space with a new color, paint experts say these are the most popular colors of 2026 from Behr, Sherwin-Williams, and Valspar.

It had been a Behr market since 2003, with the Home Depot brand occupying every top spot but one in Consumer Reports’ ratings categories of interior paints. But in CR’s latest tests, paints from ...

You want an exterior paint that stands up to the elements—the sun, the rain, the snow—and also resists dirt and mildew. To see which last the longest, Consumer Reports tested 15 paints, including some ...

Behr picked Hidden Gem, a smoky jade, as its 2026 Color of the Year for its energizing yet grounded feel. Valspar chose Warm Eucalyptus, a soft green that brings comfort, calm, and resilience. Sherwin ...