The 2025 Sherwin‑Williams Color of the Year:

Embracing Quietude and a Capsule of Inspiration

This year, Sherwin‑Williams took a different approach: instead of naming a single color, the brand assembled its first-ever 2025 Color Capsule of the Year—a thoughtfully curated palette of nine colors designed to offer flexibility, nostalgia, and modern flair Reddit+15custombuilderonline.com+15Toll Brothers® Luxury Homes+15PR Newswire+1Toll Brothers® Luxury Homes+1.

🌿 Quietude – The Official 2025 Color of the Year

From that capsule, Sherwin‑Williams singled out Quietude (HGSW 6212) as its flagship hue — a soft sage-green with a whisper of blue undertone. This calming shade conveys timeless elegance and is meant to foster serenity and understated luxury in any space it touches — from nurseries to entryways, environments for relaxation to rooms for reflection Better Homes & Gardens+4PR Newswire+4Southern Living+4.

Color psychology lovers will appreciate that Quietude evokes growth, balance, and renewal—with added tranquility thanks to the blue undertones. It’s a gentle invitation to slow down and appreciate simplicity in daily life redesigndaily.com+1PR Newswire+1.

🧩 The Full 2025 Color Capsule — Nine Complementary Hues

Rather than locking designers into one shade, Sherwin‑Williams presents nine shades that work both individually and harmoniously. According to the brand’s 15th anniversary celebration of Color of the Year, these colors span vintage charm and future-forward trends House Beautiful+15PR Newswire+15Sherwin-Williams Industrial+15. The capsule includes:

• Grounded (SW 6089) – a rich brown with warm red undertones, offering cozy sophistication HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams+11PR Newswire+11Real Simple+11

• Sunbleached (SW 9585) – a neutral that lies between warm and cool, deeper than white but lighter than taupe Homes and Gardens+5PR Newswire+5custombuilderonline.com+5

• Chartreuse (SW 0073) – a vibrant yellow‑green with retro vibrancy that feels both trendy and timeless HGTV+5PR Newswire+5custombuilderonline.com+5

• Rain Cloud (SW 9639) – a stormy gray‑blue from the Rustic + Refined Designer Color Collection Reddit+9PR Newswire+9custombuilderonline.com+9

• Clove (SW 9605) – a nearly-black brown with soft cocoa undertones for dramatic, grounding impact ELLE Decor+8PR Newswire+8HGTV+8

• Malabar (SW 9110) – a creamy, sandy neutral that brings warmth and serenity to any space Sherwin-Williams Industrial+6PR Newswire+6custombuilderonline.com+6

• Bosc Pear (SW 6390) – a golden, cinnamon-y hue that adds richness and warmth to accent walls or full rooms Sherwin-Williams Industrial+4PR Newswire+4Real Simple+4

• Mauve Finery (SW 6282) – a subtle, lilac‑tinged mauve that brings botanical softness and depth Real Simple+3PR Newswire+3Homes and Gardens+3

• White Snow (SW 9541) – a crisp, high-LRV white that serves as the perfect neutral backdrop to the rest of the palette Southern Living+8PR Newswire+8Homes and Gardens+8

🛋️ Styling Tips & Combinations

• Serene and grounded retreat: Pair Quietude with Sunbleached and White Snow for a soft, light-filled space—ideal in bedrooms or bathrooms.

• Cozy yet sophisticated: Use Grounded or Clove alongside Sunbleached to frame living areas with warmth and rich depth.

• Bold accents: Accent a cabinet or wall with Chartreuse or Bosc Pear to introduce energy without overwhelming.

• Botanical elegance: Layer Mauve Finery into décor or textiles to complement the earthy neutrals.

• Balanced transit between tones: Rain Cloud acts as a transitional color between cool and warm sections of the capsule, bridging cooler greens and richer browns.

📰 2025 Trends in Color — Context & Market Appeal

Nearly every major brand shifted toward rich, earthy tones in 2025, as remaining soft, neutral, or calming palettes gave way to warmer, nostalgic hues PR Newswire+12Real Simple+12redesigndaily.com+12Sherwin-Williams Industrial+4HGTV+4Real Simple+4ELLE Decor+5Real Simple+5HGTV+5. Real Simple and Homes & Gardens echoed this shift, elevating Sherwin‑Williams Quietude as a calming staple in the design world Real Simple.

Meanwhile, designer-favorite shades like Sunbleached gained traction for their adaptability in varying light and pairing capability across styles—from coastal to minimal Scandinavian. Many designers called it a go-to foundational tone thanks to its flexibility with other palette hues Homes and Gardens.

🧠 Why the Capsule Format Works

• Creative freedom: Avoids limiting designers to one hue; instead, it facilitates layering, contrast, and personal expression.

• Design longevity: Mix of classic favorites and future-forward tones means these colors won’t feel dated.

• Home synergy: Colors designed to pair well, whether used singly or across multiple spaces.