Color of the Year 2026
Color of the Year 2026
Homeowners
Discover our 2026 Color of the Year with these sample options.
Designers
Get complimentary large-sized samples in our exclusive designer kit.
Designers
Get complimentary large-sized samples in our exclusive designer kit.
Universal Khaki SW 6150
Color of the Year 2026
Tailored & Timeless
Find strength in simplicity with Universal Khaki SW 6150, an essential neutral selected by our color experts for its beautiful balance of livability and longevity.
Homeowners
Discover our 2026 Color of the Year with these sample options.
Designers
Get complimentary large-sized samples in our exclusive designer kit.
Designers
Get complimentary large-sized samples in our exclusive designer kit.
Colormixology Podcast Ep. 14
Colormixology Podcast Ep. 14
Hear what a panel of acclaimed design experts are saying about—and styling with—Universal Khaki SW 6150 (207-C3), our 2026 Color of the Year.
Hear what a panel of acclaimed design experts are saying about—and styling with—Universal Khaki SW 6150 (207-C3), our 2026 Color of the Year.
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Ready to Start a Project?
We recommend using Emerald® paint to add the Color of the Year to your space.
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Shop Universal Khaki
Ready to Start a Project?
We recommend using Emerald® paint to add the Color of the Year to your space.
Modern Classic
This mid-tone neutral with a slight yellow undertone embodies the satisfying simplicity at the core of contemporary comfort.
Visualize Universal Khaki in Your Space
Visualize Universal Khaki in Your Space
Ready to explore this essential shade? Use our color tools to try the Color of the Year.
Ready to explore this essential shade? Use our color tools to try the Color of the Year.
An Influential Hue
Here's how style and design influencers have been inspired by Universal Khaki.
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Tailored & Timeless: Our 2026 Color of the Year
Discover how the color experts on our Trendsight Team are using Universal Khaki to create spaces and surfaces imbued with timeless functionality, nature-inspired warmth, and lushly layered elegance.
Elevate the Everyday with Universal Khaki
In a world that’s constantly shifting, there’s comfort in the classics. Explore our 2026 Color of the Year, the ultimate warm neutral that celebrates the beauty of life’s bare essentials.
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Get Personalized Recommendations from Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™
Get Personalized Recommendations from Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™
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Our next-gen app lets you explore color collections, visualize colors in your space, order samples and more.
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