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Behr paint announces Hidden Gem — a smoky blue-green shade — as its 2026 Color of the Year.

Tied to popular trends like color drenching and color blocking, the shade supports a shift toward serene, versatile palettes.

Available at Home Depot, the paint headlines Behr’s 2026 Color Trends Palette, offering homeowners trend-focused options to personalize their spaces.

Behr paint is championing a "new neutral" for the upcoming year.

On July 30, the company announced that Hidden Gem , a smoky blend of blue and green, is their official new color of the year for 2026 .

“People have been using blues and greens in their homes for several years and this is that intersection of both of them — it hits that sweet spot,” Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services

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