While writing this post about the 2026 color of the year, it occured to us that maybe some of you (gasp!) might have thought we were trying to get you to click on this article! But we weren’t trying to create a clickbait post, promise! It’s just that around this time every year, dozens of articles about colors of the year appear. We’ve written about the color of the year before, too. And if you’re interested in interior design or even just painting your house, what are you supposed to do? Here are some ideas for you.

Look at the compilations

Martha Stewart has a fun compilation of every paint color of the year because of course she does! But you know what? That was last updated in September, 2025 and there’s still more time left in the year! Which makes us think. Is this like every store in town putting out their Christmas stuff in July? I mean, c’mon, Martha! At least publish something closer to the end of the year!

Choose three favorites

Whenever we’re presenting something to a client, we narrow down the choices. So if it’s you who needs a new paint color, why not first narrow the choices? For example, in Martha’s article linked above, we like Melodious Ivory, Warm Mahogany, and Epernay. You could look at the colors you definitely don’t want, and then take it from there. When you have three contenders, put it up to a vote with coworkers or family members. But remember–you have veto power!

Go back in time

You don’t even need a way-back machine for this one. There’s already an article that you can use! Here’s every single Pantone Colour of the Year for the past 25 years! It’s interesting to read some of the history, too. ‘It is one long, continuously flowing conversation among a group of colour-attuned people.’ says Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Colour Institute. So it’s not a bunch of people sitting in a room for one day, drinking, and voting like we all imagined. Although that might be entertaining, too!

Color blocking with window film

In case you were wondering, you can add color to your home or office with window film, too. For instance, you can try color blocking with window film. And since colors definitely influence your mood, and winter is coming, why not use some upbeat colors to make you feel perky? You don’t even need a prescription for this mood-altering solution!

Want to see what window film can do for you?

You can fill out our Quick Residential Estimate form if you need us to install some window film. Give us a call and we can give you advice on best color choices or window film. We’d love to help you choose the best film. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the San Mateo Peninsula and Marin–and have expanded into southern California (Costa Mesa) and Scottsdale, Arizona, too! Give us a call at our San Francisco location at 415.623.8700.