Perhaps the most anticipated color announcement of the year comes from Benjamin Moore. Every fall, designers, influencers, and design enthusiasts wait with bated breath to see which hue the iconic paint brand will select as its winning shade. This year, the suspense is finally over: Benjamin Moore just revealed its Color of the Year 2026 is Silhouette AF-655 .

The rich shade blends espresso brown with charcoal gray, creating a hue the brand describes as “reminiscent of tailored suiting.” It’s a sophisticated, fashion-inspired neutral that feels timeless yet modern. “This year, we kept going back to this connection between fashion and interiors,” says Hannah Yeo, senior manager of color marketing at Benjamin Moore. We chatted with Yeo, who shared more about the inspiration behind Silho

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