Paint Colour Trends
Each year PPG’s Global Colour Team meet to discuss and develop future paint colour and
design trends.
Our colour stylists from around the world each specialise in different markets and
collaborate to determine styles and paint colour trends.
Take inspiration from the paint colour trend palettes in the following four trend
collections and choose a paint colour scheme that works for you.
Discover the 2022,2023,2024 paint collections and find out what paint colours will be trending in 2025.
Take a look at our 2025 Global Trends Book
Book.
2025 Colour Trends
Extra Celestial
Bio–Fuse
Artifical
Earth & Archive
Colour of the Year 2025
A design theme that draws influence from the energy within and the growing trend
toward self- trust.
The paint colours featured are; Stained Glass
(PPG1165-6), Romantic Evening (PPG1049-7)
and Romantic Evening (PPG1049-7).
A design theme that explores nature, science, and futurism as a fusion of influences
that have the ability to create a better world.
The paint colours featured are; Dark Green
Velvet (PPG1136-7) ,
Sunday Morning (PPG 1053-5) and
Foglight (PPG1110-3).
A design theme that is made in partnership with AI and the ever-blurring boundary
between what is considered real and unreal.
The paint colours featured are; Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7),
Cranapple (PPG1190-5) and
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)..
A design theme that evokes nostalgia for natural materials and exceptional
craftsmanship while remaining contemporary.
The paint colours featured are; Life Lesson (PPG1128-3),
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5) and
Sandpaper (PPG1062-4)..
Johnstone’s Trade announces the PPG Voice of Colour 2025 Colour of the
Year is Acai Berry (PPG1047-7).A warm, high-impact hue that
demonstrates the transformative power of colour, and a colour choice that aims to
empower users to unapologetically paint with dramatic colours.
Acai Berry (PPG1047-7) represents the appreciation for
self-discovery and
self-expression that have led to the rise of maximalism across industries. As a
result, Johnstone’s colour forecasters predict that professional will lean into
dramatic colours like Acai Berry in 2025.
2024 Colour Trends
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
Colour of the Year 2024
Our Volume 1 palette is a calming, soothing and softening tints and tones that are
offset by warmed earthen and cooling twilight shades.
The paint colours featured are; Aquamarine Dream
(PPG1135-4), Mountain Goat
(PPG1077-3) and Subdued (PPG1015-4).
Our Volume II trend palette is a generous range of earthy and natural greens pair
with a bouquet of warm and floral hues - further energized by vivacious blues and
kept in balance by dark neutrals.
The paint colours featured are; Still
Searching (PPG13-31),
Caramelized Pecan (PPG1089-7) and Heart's
Content (PPG1050-6).
Our Volume III palette reference the popular hues from the Baroque, Renaissance, Art
Deco and Pop Art periods, this palette combines the best of the best.
The paint colours featured are; Bramble Jelly (PPG13-04),
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7) and
Puturple (PPG1248-5).
Johnstone’s Trade announces the PPG Voice of Colour 2024 Colour of the
Year is Limitless (PPG1091-3), a fresh, warm hue that is a recognisable
primary colour with the confidence of a saturated pastel.
This modern honey beige offers excellent design and styling possibilities for
customers in both residential and commercial interiors.
2023 Colour Trends
Serenity
Origin
Duality
Colour of the Year 2023
The serenity trend palette is a relaxing design theme that allows for reflection that
allows for a calm space to live in.
The paint colours featured here are Earth Rose (PPG1056-5),
Luxurious (PPG18-04) and Gothic Amethyst
(PPG1046-5).
The origin palette is a natural trend that represents the relationship with the
environment that surround us.
The paint colours featured here are; Cool Clay (PPG1071-5),
Fossil Stone (PPG1102-2) and Midnight Glade
(PPG1134-7).
The duality palette is a vibrant scheme that celebrates the dynamic relationship with
the world.
The paint colours featured here are; Petal Whisper (PPG1248-4),
Citrus Sachet (PPG1198-3) and Briquette
(PPG1188-6).
Johnstone’s Trade Voice of Colour introduce the 2023 Colour of the
Year: Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6) - a turquoise tint that is both
modern and versatile.
The PPG Voice of Colour Vining Ivy brings together a powerful blue with delicate
green to create a colour that creates a feeling of both calm and energy.
2022/23 Colour Trends
Introspective
Invaluable
Inspired
Colour of the Year 2022
Our Introspective trend palette is welcoming, warm and comfortable. The tone is
casual and mellow. A quieter theme that addresses a soulful consumer. This story is
one of privacy, wellness, simplicity and peace. Nature and self-care are most
important to this personality, who is always searching for equilibrium, focusing
mainly on family and friends.
The paint colours featured here are; Yellow Coneflower (PPG1209-5), Causeway
(PPG10-28) and Island Retreat (PPG1073-1).
Our Invaluable trend palette is an elegant colour palette grounded in
tradition. Refined darks are critical in this colour story, enhancing the
composition of highs and lows inspired by glamorous, artistic interiors, where
historical references are carefully layered.
The paint colours featured here are; Ancient Copper
(PPG1063-7), Yorkshire Moor (PPG1019-7)
and Black Leopard (PPG1011-7).
Our Inspired trend palette consists of mood boosting colours. Whether single or
layered colours, these hues’ intensities are hitting high notes, referencing
the pop art movement’s primary palette and the brightness of digital
art. This optimistic colour narrative is telling a joyful story of
renewal.
The paint colours featured here are; Isle Royale (PPG1232-4), Twist of
Cotton (PPG1020-1) and Calypso Berry
(PPG1185-7).
PPG Voice of Colour introduces its 2022 Colour of the Year: Olive Sprig
(PPG1125-4) – a grounded, versatile and highly-adaptable
grey-green, that represents optimism in a post-pandemic world, building on
nature’s resilience.
PPG’s Global Colour Forecasting Workshop identified resilience, the need for
connection and inspiration from nature, as a recurring theme for next year’s
colour trends. The annual event brings together more than 30 PPG global colour
stylists from the automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, and home paint and
stain industries.
