Our year begins with colour! Here come the first set of 2026’s Colours of the Year: Chic Neutrals.

Sherwin Williams – Universal Khaki

Made for interiors with character, Sherwin-Williams‘ Universal Khaki is a mid-tone tan full of personality and layers of charm.

And the tiles to match:

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Dutch Boy – Melodious Ivory

A cosy, nostalgic shade, Dutch Boy‘s Melodious Ivory is an old-school off white. Vintage and homely, this warm neutral is “perfect for showcasing handmade pieces and bold layers”.

And the tiles to match:

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C2 – Epernay

Selected to embody design that nourishes the soul, rich with depth, purpose, and beauty, C2‘s Epernay is a creamy ochre shade that’s warm, comforting, and earthy.

And the tiles to match:

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Lick – New Nostalgia

Half of Lick‘s 2026 palette features deep, inviting neutrals in shades of peach and clay. Each pick in the New Nostalgia palette has a comforting familiarity, subtly reimagined with a touch of modernity.

And the tiles to match:

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Pantone – Cloud Dancer

Rounding off the year’s neutrals, Pantone’s highly controversial Cloud Dancer brings a clean, puffy white selected to serve “as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection.”

And the tiles to match:

A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, January 2026.