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Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Unite to Name Universal Khaki as their 2026 Color of the Year
Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams are unveiling a unified 2026 Color of the Year: Universal Khaki. The 2026 Color of the Year is a warm, grounded neutral that captures the essence of life's bare essentials, offering a calming simplicity and timeless appeal. With its understated elegance and everyday versatility, Universal Khaki encourages slowing down, resetting and designing with purpose.
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