The Paint Color Trend That's About to Explode in 2026

Mushroom neutrals might be the biggest color trend of 2026 — but what does “mushroom” even mean? Today I’m breaking down why this grounded, earthy, misty family of tones is suddenly everywhere… and why designers (including me) are leaning into it hard.

I’ll show you what counts as a mushroom neutral, how they’re different from greige, how to pick the right one, and my favorite examples from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Farrow & Ball.

If you’re looking for a fresh direction for 2026 that isn’t gray, isn’t beige, and definitely isn’t white, mushroom might be your new best friend.

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