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2025 COLOR OF THE YEAR
This atmospheric blue is at home anywhere, and the rich color will have you coming back again and again.
WHY IT’S TRENDING
Blue is enjoying its comeback — its encore, if you will. Valspar® Encore is an anchoring shade that embodies constancy and confidence to let you create a joyful respite from the ebbs and flows of life.
![Decorative](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/buttonzone/image.coreimg.png/1724427981221/valspar-splotch-shape.png)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952800322.coreimg.jpeg/1724427981679/2025coty-roomshots1.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952810608.coreimg.jpeg/1724427981997/2025coty-homepage.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952819238.coreimg.jpeg/1724427982228/2025coty-roomshots3.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952963107.coreimg.jpeg/1724427982444/2025coty-roomshots4.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952969661.coreimg.jpeg/1724427982673/2025coty-roomshots5.jpeg)
– Sue Kim, Valspar® Director of Color Marketing
As we seek a joy-filled life, this approachable and livable ultramarine creates a perfect backdrop for happiness in the home.
![quotes image](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_953453593_/buttonzone/image.coreimg.png/1724427983774/valspar-ir-quotes.png)
![Curving organic shapes add texture to monochromatic scheme.](/content/dam/cbg-valspar/colors/coty-25/ir/2025COTY_WhyItsTrending.jpg)
![Light wooden shelf holds accessories chosen to express personal style.](/content/dam/cbg-valspar/colors/coty-25/lowes/2025COTY_HowToStyle.jpg)
HOW TO STYLE
Valspar Encore has saturation and a tinge of violet that bridges both digital and physical spaces. Using crisp, cool shades in the home mimics the mood in virtual space. Low lighting will amplify the violet undertone that helps ease our eyes back into reality.
![splotch](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_407532887__210752750/buttonzone/image.coreimg.png/1724427984437/splotch-blue--new.png)
COORDINATING COLORS
Lavender Escape and Sprig of Sage harmonize elegantly with Encore. Our tintable Valspar products ensure you can bring in these hues on coordinating walls, trim and more. Or set a scene through furnishings and décor with inspiration from this tasteful trio of hues.
From paints to stains, our tintable products let you apply Encore everywhere you want to experience this calming color. Roll, brush or spray Encore on walls, doors, cabinets, furniture, concrete, wood and more
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952800322.coreimg.jpeg/1724427985589/2025coty-applicationshots1.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952810608.coreimg.jpeg/1724427985702/2025coty-applicationshots2.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952819238.coreimg.jpeg/1724427985817/2025coty-applicationshots4.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952963107.coreimg.jpeg/1724427985926/2025coty-applicationshots5.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952969661.coreimg.jpeg/1724427986030/2025coty-applicationshots6.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952975741.coreimg.jpeg/1724427986144/2025coty-applicationshots7.jpeg)
![Valspar Roller](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer_copy_c_133461091/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439__1347836859/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1722434359241.coreimg.jpeg/1724427986251/2025coty-applicationshots5.jpeg)
READY FOR ITS ENCORE
Valspar® Color Marketing Director, Sue Kim, guides us on a personal color tour. See how Encore transforms every room in the home — and exteriors, too
VISUALIZE ENCORE IN YOUR HOME
Try out Encore on a virtual wall — or in your own spaces.
THE COLORS OF THE YEAR 2024
Scroll back in time to see the colors that defined 2024.
![](/content/dam/cbg-valspar/colors/coty-25/SPLOTCH%2001@2x.png)
2025 COLOR OF THE YEAR
This atmospheric blue is at home anywhere, and the rich color will have you coming back again and again.
WHY IT’S TRENDING
Valspar® Epic Adventure is an anchoring shade that embodies constancy and confidence to let you create a joyful respite from the ebbs and flows of life
![paint splotch](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/buttonzone/image.coreimg.png/1724427988587/valspar-splotch-shape.png)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952800322.coreimg.jpeg/1724427988894/2025coty-browsecolor.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952810608.coreimg.jpeg/1724427989029/2025coty-homepage.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952819238.coreimg.jpeg/1724427989132/2025coty-roomshots3.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952963107.coreimg.jpeg/1724427989229/2025coty-roomshots4.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952969661.coreimg.jpeg/1724427989326/2025coty-roomshots5.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952975741.coreimg.jpeg/1724427989422/2025coty-roomshots6.jpeg)
– Sue Kim, Valspar® Director of Color Marketing
As we seek a joy-filled life, this approachable and livable ultramarine creates a perfect backdrop for happiness in the home.
![quotes image](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_953453593_/buttonzone/image.coreimg.png/1724427989838/valspar-ir-quotes.png)
![Curving organic shapes add texture to monochromatic scheme.](/content/dam/cbg-valspar/colors/coty-25/ir/2025COTY_WhyItsTrending.jpg)
![Light wooden shelf holds accessories chosen to express personal style.](/content/dam/cbg-valspar/colors/coty-25/ir/2025COTY_HowToStyle.jpg)
HOW TO STYLE
Valspar Epic Adventure has saturation and a tinge of violet that bridges both digital and physical spaces. Using crisp, cool shades in the home mimics the mood in virtual space. Low lighting will amplify the violet undertone that helps ease our eyes back into reality.
![splotch](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_407532887_/buttonzone/image.coreimg.png/1724427990365/splotch-blue--new.png)
COORDINATING COLORS
Carousel Purple and New Patina harmonize elegantly with Epic Adventure. Our tintable Valspar products ensure you can bring in these hues on coordinating walls, trim and more. Or set a scene through furnishings and décor with inspiration from this tasteful trio of hues.
From paints to stains, our tintable products let you apply Epic Adventure everywhere you want to experience this calming color. Roll, brush or spray Epic Adventure on walls, doors, cabinets, furniture, concrete, wood and more.
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952800322.coreimg.jpeg/1724427991315/2025coty-applicationshots1.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952810608.coreimg.jpeg/1724427991412/2025coty-applicationshots2.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952819238.coreimg.jpeg/1724427991512/2025coty-applicationshots4.jpeg)
![Six-image carousel of living room, child’s room, entryway, backyard and kitchen, all incorporating Renew Blue.](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1693952969661.coreimg.jpeg/1724427991612/2025coty-applicationshots6.jpeg)
![Valspar Roller](/en/colors/color-of-the-year-2025/_jcr_content/root/container/contentdrawer/contentDrawer.cookieValue/billboard_321728439_/billboardzoneleft/carousel/item_1722434359241.coreimg.jpeg/1724427991713/2025coty-applicationshots5.jpeg)
VISUALIZE EPIC ADVENTURE IN YOUR HOME
Try out Encore on a virtual wall — or in your own spaces.
THE COLORS OF THE YEAR 2024
Scroll back in time to see the colors that defined 2024.
WHY IT’S TRENDING
Most of us are seeking an end to feeling overwhelmed – less stress, less information, less technology, fewer choices. Simplicity. Here, we can slow down and create the peaceful place we seek.