For years, the big paint brands have gone their separate ways when picking a Color of the Year. Not for 2027. Sherwin-Williams, Behr and Benjamin Moore all landed on green, from a soft, fresh herb to a deep, classic hunter.
After more than 10 years working with color in textiles and interiors, I love this shift. Green is one of the easiest colors to live with, because it reads as a neutral the way it does in nature. Here's how to use each one.
Sherwin-Williams Celery (SW 6421)
Celery is the lightest of the three: a soft, muted green with a yellow undertone. It feels cheerful without being bright, which makes it a great first step into color.
Where it works: kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms, or on a kitchen island.
Pair it with: warm whites, natural wood and brass hardware. Avoid stark, cool whites, which can make it look washed out.
Want the guesswork done for you? Shop my Sherwin-Williams 2027 Celery Coordinating Paint Palette: 9 colors built around Celery for your whole home.
Behr Grounded (T27-01)
Grounded is a mossy olive with brown undertones, and it's the darkest of the three. It wraps a room in warmth, so it shines in spaces meant for winding down.
Where it works: bedrooms, dining rooms, home offices and lower cabinets.
Pair it with: creamy whites, warm oak, stone and antique brass. Because it's so deep, test it in rooms with less natural light before you commit.
Shop my Behr 2027 Grounded Coordinating Paint Palette: 9 colors built around Grounded for your whole home.
Benjamin Moore Webster Green (HC-130)
Webster Green is a rich, traditional green with real personality. It feels classic without looking dated, especially next to modern furniture.
Where it works: living rooms, libraries and offices, built-ins and front doors.
Pair it with: soft off-whites, warm tans, wood tones and aged brass.
Shop my Benjamin Moore 2027 Webster Green Coordinating Paint Palette: 9 colors built around Webster Green for your whole home.
How to bring green into your whole home
The trick with a statement color is giving it supporting colors that work in every other room. Start with one green where you want the most impact. Then choose a warm white for trim and ceilings, a soft neutral for hallways, and one or two accents that repeat in decor.
If that sounds like a lot of swatch-comparing, that's exactly what my paint color palettes do for you. Each one is 9 colors chosen to work together across your whole home, with a guide to which sheen to use where. Shop all paint color palettes.
One tip before you paint: screens show color differently than real life. Order samples of your colors directly from the paint brand and look at them in your own light, morning and evening.
Want more color ideas? Download my free color palette inspiration set.
