Color of the Year 2027 3 beautiful greens, and how to use them in a New England home
The color of the year 2027 picks are in, and the three biggest paint brands all chose green. Here is what each one looks like, where it works best in a Massachusetts house, and a visualizer to try them on a room and a front door.
What is the color of the year 2027?
The color of the year 2027 is green, at all three of the biggest brands: Benjamin Moore chose Webster Green HC-130, Sherwin-Williams chose Celery SW 6421, and Behr chose Grounded T27-01. Webster Green is a deep, classic green, Celery a soft yellow-green, and Grounded a mossy olive.
| Brand | 2027 color | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Webster Green HC-130 | A classic, deep green; announced Oct 14, 2026 |
| Sherwin-Williams + HGTV Home | Celery SW 6421 | A soft yellow-green they call a “tinted neutral”; announced Sep 15, 2026 |
| Behr | Grounded T27-01 | Mossy olive green with brown undertones; announced Aug 2026 |
| Valspar | Cottage Door 8004-38E | Steely, powder blue |
| Glidden | Artifact | Smoky blue |
| Dutch Boy | Deep Rooted | Earthy terracotta orange |
| Dunn-Edwards | French Press Coffee | Brown with purple undertones |
| Graham & Brown | Rose Earth | Warm, dusty clay pink |
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Try the 2027 color of the year greens on a room and a house
Pick a color for each part of the room or the front of the house. The drawing changes as you go, and your color plan is written below so you can send it to us.
Your 2027 color plan
Webster Green, Celery and Grounded, up close
Three greens, three moods. Here is how each brand describes its pick and where it works best.
Benjamin Moore Webster Green
Benjamin Moore calls it a confident green with “undeniable personality” and picked it to feel classic rather than trendy. The HC in its code marks the Historical Colors collection, a natural fit for New England houses.
Best uses- Studies and libraries, painted wall to wall
- Bedrooms with warm white trim
- Kitchen cabinets and front doors
Sherwin-Williams Celery
Sherwin-Williams calls Celery a “tinted neutral”: a light green with yellow undertones that sits between khaki, butter yellow and sage. They suggest it for woodwork in satin or semi-gloss, kitchen cabinets, and walls in rooms with good daylight.
Best uses- Wainscoting, board and batten, doors
- Kitchen cabinets with wood counters
- Sunny kitchens, mudrooms, sunrooms
Behr Grounded
Behr describes Grounded as a sophisticated olive that shifts between moss and olive, with brown undertones that keep it from feeling heavy. Their color team suggests trying it on a door, built-in, vanity or kitchen island first.
Best uses- Kitchen islands and bathroom vanities
- Built-ins and mudroom lockers
- Front doors on white or gray houses
Sources: Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Hunker, Family Handyman.
Next: why every brand chose green2027 paint color trends: why green won
The 2027 paint color trends point one way. After years of grays, whites and beige, the 2027 picks moved toward colors taken from nature.
For this year's ideas, see our best interior paint colors 2026 and best exterior paint colors 2026. Trend summary: Homes & Gardens, Young House Love.
Next: greens in New England homes
Green paint colors in a New England home
Green paint colors change more with light than almost any other color. The same Webster Green can look nearly black in a north-facing room and soft and leafy in a south-facing one.
Illustration only: the same color, shifted the way daylight usually shifts it.
How to test the 2027 colors before you paint
Five steps we follow with every homeowner before a gallon is bought.
- Pick two or three finalists. Use the visualizer above, then get real samples; a screen is never exact.
- Paint large samples. Roll each color on poster board at least 2 x 2 ft, two coats, and move it around the room.
- Look at every time of day. Check morning, afternoon and evening, and at night with your own bulbs.
- Choose the sheen. Flat or matte for ceilings, eggshell or matte for walls, satin or semi-gloss for trim, doors and cabinets.
- Plan the whole room. Decide trim, ceiling and doors together so the green has the right partners.
What it costs to bring the 2027 greens home
Starting small with a door, island or one room is the easiest way to try a trend. Ballparks from our price sheet:
Ballpark ranges based on 2026 price guides published by Massachusetts painting companies and national cost sites. They are a reference only, not a quote, and can change after we see your home. Your written proposal is the price you pay.
More detail in our interior painting cost guide and cabinet painting cost guide.
Next: get a free color visit| What is painted | Ballpark |
|---|---|
| Bedroom walls | $600–$1,200 |
| Living or family room walls | $1,000–$1,700 |
| Bathroom | $250–$650 |
| Average kitchen, about 20–30 doors cabinets | $2,000–$4,500 |
| Front door | $250–$500 |
| Shutters, per pair | $75–$150 |
| Each extra color | about $300 – $800 |
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Color of the year 2027: questions answered
What is the 2027 Color of the Year?
There is one per brand. Benjamin Moore chose Webster Green HC-130, Sherwin-Williams (with HGTV Home) chose Celery SW 6421, and Behr chose Grounded T27-01. All three are greens.
What is Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2027?
Webster Green HC-130, announced on October 14, 2026, with a seven-color Color Trends 2027 palette that includes White Down OC-131, Nelson Blue CW-635 and Townsend Harbor Brown HC-64.
What is Sherwin-Williams' Color of the Year 2027?
Celery SW 6421, announced on September 15, 2026. Sherwin-Williams calls it a tinted neutral: a soft green with yellow undertones.
What color is Behr's Grounded?
Grounded T27-01 is an olive green with mossy notes and brown undertones. Behr suggests trying it on a door, built-in, vanity or kitchen island first.
Is green a good color for a Massachusetts home?
Yes, if you test it in your own light. North-facing rooms make greens look cooler and deeper, and south-facing rooms make them warmer and lighter. Deep greens also suit the trim and doors of older New England houses.
Which white goes with Webster Green?
Benjamin Moore paired it with White Down OC-131 in its 2027 palette. A warm white keeps a deep green from feeling cold.
Can I paint kitchen cabinets Celery or Grounded?
Yes. Sherwin-Williams named cabinets as a favorite use for Celery, and Behr suggests Grounded on an island. As a ballpark, painting an average kitchen with 20 to 30 doors runs $2,000–$4,500. See cabinet refinishing.
How do I try the 2027 colors on my house before painting?
Use the visualizer on this page to compare ideas, then paint large sample boards and look at them at different times of day. We bring samples to your home and test them on your walls before any paint is bought.
Will a trendy color date my house?
Benjamin Moore picked Webster Green partly because classic greens have stayed popular for a long time. If you are unsure, start with a door, island or one room, which is easy to repaint later.
Is Celery SW 6421 a neutral?
Sherwin-Williams calls it a tinted neutral: light and soft enough to act like a neutral on walls, with enough green and yellow to feel like a color. It looks best in rooms with good daylight; in a dim, north-facing room it can read grayer.
What sheen works best with deep greens like Webster Green?
Matte or eggshell on walls hides small flaws and makes a deep green look rich. Satin or semi-gloss on trim, doors and cabinets is easier to wipe clean. Deep colors show touch-ups more, so plan two full coats.
Can I use the color of the year 2027 outside?
Yes, most easily on a front door, shutters or trim. Deep greens like Webster Green and Grounded look classic against white, cream or gray siding. Darker colors on sunny walls fade and heat up faster, so test a sample board outside first.
What paint do you use?
Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and other premium brands, bought at a discounted price. We can match any brand's color, and the product and sheen are written on your estimate.
More color guides
- Best Interior Paint Colors 2026Room-by-room ideas and how to test a color.
- Best Exterior Paint Colors 2026Color ideas for New England houses.
- Best White Paint ColorsChoosing the white to pair with a green.
We paint homes in Burlington, Woburn, Lexington and across our service area. All guides are on the blog.
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