7 Exciting Wall Paint Colors For 2022

Let’s face it, the past two years have been a bit of a challenge for most of us.  Between learning how to do our lives differently, to navigating a “new normal”, some of us are left feeling the need for a change.  Especially if you’ve been working or schooling from home.  Nothing spruces up your space better than a fresh coat of paint on the walls.  Let’s take a look at 7 exciting wall paint colors for 2022, hand picked for you by the best “do it yourself” paint brands.  

What’s New For 2022

While the cooler tones, like greys and whites, have dominated the color scheme in recent years, this new round of top picks brings in some warm and neutral colors, most inspired by Nature.  All of the brands mentioned below offer an entire color palette, with all but one brand choosing a dominating, or foundational, pick as their Color Of the Year.  

Behr – Breezeway

A soft, pastel green with cool undertones.  This color, according to Behr “naturally harmonizes with shades of white, gray, and natural wood tones…”  This color would be great to use alongside the furnishings or accessories in the popular colors from the past few years that you have now.   Breezeway inspires a coastal, or spa-like feel that is soothing and comforting.   How stylish would this color look in your living room or bedroom?

Benjamin Moore – October Mist 1495

This beautiful, light green/sage color offers cool undertones, but is inspired by nature.  Benjamin Moore describes it as “the silver-green stem of a flower”.  October Mist 1495 is the anchor color for Benjamin Moore’s color palate for 2022 that includes 14 hues that are likewise inspired by the landscape. Picture your family sitting down together at the dinner table with this calming color all around you.   

Glidden – Guacamole

Who doesn’t love a fun color name like Guacamole?  I don’t know about you, but I’m getting hungry just thinking about all of the possibilities of this color.  Glidden boasts their 2022 Color Of the Year as a “spirited yet soothing green” that “brings organic energy to any space”.   Likewise to the two previous colors mentioned, this color pairs well with whites and natural wood tones.  Can you just imagine this amazing color in your kitchen or entryway?

HGTV Home By Sherwin-Williams – Aleutian

Switching gears to a shade that offers both cool and warm tones, HGTV Home By Sherwin-Williams introduces Aleutian as their top pick for 2022.  This soft blue aims to “create space for refuge with this perfectly balanced washed indigo”, according to their website.  Aleutian is the primary color for their collection of 10 hues, all aimed to fuel creativity while promoting tranquility.  You’ll no doubt have beautiful dreams in your new bedroom with this stunning color.  

PPG – Olive Sprig

Olive Sprig is an elegant grey-green shade that is complimented well with natural wood tones.  According to PPG, “this color represents regrowth in a post-pandemic world, mimicking nature’s resiliency”.  This color is sure to add a pop of fun to your kitchen, or any space that you choose.  

Sherwin-Williams – Evergreen Fog

Another delightful, nature inspired green shade that brings in the warmer tones to your space.  According to Sherwin-Williams, this color “is a versatile and calming hue, a chameleon color of gorgeous green-meets-gray, with just a bit of blue”.  Natural woods and off-whites compliment Evergreen Fog very well.   Grab your favorite blanket and book and cozy up to this handsome, yet elegant color in your living room.  

Valspar – Not Just 1 Color, But 12

When your just too excited to pick only one, you come up with a dozen top picks for 2022.  Valspar has announced their Colors Of The Year that contains 12 hues that “come from nature, each bringing a calm, comforting presence into your home”.  Yes, they have a green color in Blanched Thyme, and also other beauties to brighten up your space, like Sunset Curtains, or Lilac Lane.  Since these colors were designed to pair well together, you could choose all 12 of them and go for a “whole house” theme.  

Which Color To Choose?

As you can see here, the Inspiration for 2022 is Nature.  With so many pleasing colors to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one is right for your space.  If you need some help, look to your furnishings and accessories to see which of these colors would work best with what you already have.  Of course, picking the right paint finish is important too.  Now you are ready to grab a paint roller and head to your nearest paint supply store.  Happy Painting!