Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year: Silhouette — The Deep Espresso Defining Next-Generation Interiors

PublishedOct 16, 2025 12:05 PM EDT

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Brown has solidified its position as the new beige of interiors. The color has permeated every surface:shower tiles,kitchen cabinets,plush velvet sofas, and evenholiday décor. The team behind Benjamin Moore’s annual trend predictions recognized this momentum and chose to amplify it with their highly anticipated Color of the Year announcement. Today, the paint brand revealsSilhouette, a rich espresso with subtle notes of charcoal, as its selection to lead interiors in 2026.

Silhouette by Benjamin Moore

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Silhouette stands as the most dramatic 2026 Color of the Year selection when compared to Sherwin-Williams’sUniversal Khaki, Behr’s blue-greenHidden Gem, Valspar’sWarm Eucalyptus, and C2’s buttery yellowEpernay. Alongside Silhouette as its top choice, Benjamin Moore has identified seven additional hues expected to complement the deep brown. One standout: the brand’s ever-popularSwiss Coffee. Hannah Yeo, senior manager of color marketing at Benjamin Moore, calls it “an essential white that delivers crisp contrast against Silhouette.”BatikandSherwood Tanare two more distinguished selections.

Is Silhouette truly brown, or closer to black? The answer lies squarely between the two. Regardless, here are several proven applications for similar shades in residential settings.

Double Down on the Drama

A brown-black is ideally suited for equally striking millwork—whether wainscoting on walls or intricate trim on a bathroom vanity, as demonstrated in thisUpper West Side bathroomdesigned bySugarhouse.

Keep It Contained

“If you’re hesitant to incorporate darker colors into your design, try introducing them in small doses or in enclosed areas such as powder rooms or transitional spaces,” suggests Yeo. The mudroom is one such application. As seen in this space byDIYer Carli Alves, swathing the walls (and even the ceiling) in a hue like Silhouette elevates the drop zone with a refined, sophisticated presence.

Create Contrast

A dusky color naturally conveys coziness, making it an ideal selection for a library. Pair it with white floorboards, as interior designerNicola Hardingdid in her Cotswolds home, and the space retains both warmth and brightness.

Lydia Geisel

Home Editor

Lydia Geisel has been on the editorial team at Domino since 2017. Today, she writes and edits home and renovation stories, including house tours, before and afters, and DIYs, and leads our design news coverage. She lives in New York City.

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