From soft herbal greens to rich, sophisticated shades, 2027 is embracing nature, warmth, and a renewed appreciation for color. Here is how to bring this beautiful trend into your home without making it feel like you are simply following a decorating fad.
Every year, paint manufacturers introduce their Color of the Year selections, giving homeowners and interior designers inspiration for the coming seasons. These colors often reflect more than just decorating preferences. They tell us something about how we want our homes to look, feel, and function.
For 2027, there is a common theme among two of the industry’s leading paint manufacturers: GREEN.
Benjamin Moore selected Webster Green HC-130, while Sherwin-Williams chose Celery SW 6421. Although these colors are quite different in depth and intensity, both reflect a growing desire to bring nature indoors and create spaces that feel welcoming, comfortable, and connected to the world around us.
The exciting part about green is its versatility. Depending on the shade, it can feel traditional, coastal, contemporary, sophisticated, or organic. It can be a subtle background color or the focal point of an entire room.
Let’s explore these two colors and how you can incorporate them into your home.
Benjamin Moore: Webster Green HC-130
Benjamin Moore’s 2027 Color of the Year, Webster Green, is a confident mid-tone green with a timeless, classic appeal. It has enough depth to make a statement without becoming overwhelming. Benjamin Moore describes it as a “quintessential green” from its Historical Color Collection, chosen for its ability to pair reassuring stability with optimistic energy across traditional, contemporary, and transitional design styles.
This is a wonderful choice for homeowners who want to move beyond the predictable white, gray, and beige interiors that have dominated new construction and residential decorating.
Webster Green works particularly well on kitchen cabinetry, built-in bookcases, interior doors, and accent walls. Imagine a kitchen island painted in Webster Green, complemented by warm brass hardware, creamy countertops, natural wood barstools, and beautiful pendant lighting.
For a more dramatic approach, consider using this shade in a dining room, library, or powder room. Painting the walls, trim, and even the ceiling in the same color can create an enveloping, sophisticated appearance.
Benjamin Moore’s coordinating 2027 palette includes White Down, Nelson Blue, Shakespeare Tan, Antique Copper, Wild Aster, Durango, and Townsend Harbor Brown. These colors offer wonderful opportunities to introduce warm neutrals, muted blues, earthy browns, and subtle accent colors.
Sherwin-Williams: Celery SW 6421
On the opposite end of the green spectrum is Sherwin-Williams’ 2027 Color of the Year, Celery.
Celery is a lighter, softer herbal green with subtle yellow undertones. It feels fresh, airy, and calming, making it an excellent choice for homeowners who want to introduce color without making a room feel dark or overly saturated.
This shade is especially appealing for coastal interiors. It pairs beautifully with natural oak, woven materials, linen upholstery, creamy whites, and natural stone. The right area rug in a natural fiber or soft neutral can anchor a Celery room beautifully.
Consider Celery in a bedroom, sunroom, bathroom, or kitchen. It can also be used on cabinetry or decorative millwork to introduce color while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere.
What makes this color interesting is that it can move beyond the traditional coastal blue-and-white palette. Pair it with warm neutrals, natural textures, and organic accessories for a more contemporary coastal look. Our specialty boutique gift shop carries a rotating selection of accessories in exactly these earth-and-green palettes if you want to test the look before committing to paint.
Why Green Works So Well in Interior Design
Green has a unique relationship with our surroundings because it is a color we naturally associate with the outdoors. Think about the changing colors of leaves, coastal grasses, gardens, and tropical landscapes. It is no coincidence that the same quality that makes green so enduring in Amelia Island’s natural environment makes it so compelling inside our homes.
In interior design, green can provide a connection to nature while creating a sense of balance and visual interest.
The important thing to understand is that not all greens are created equal. Some have blue undertones, others have yellow undertones, and some lean toward olive or earthy brown.
The undertone determines how a green will interact with the other colors in your room. A blue-green may look beautiful with cool whites and silver finishes, while a yellow-green often works better with warm woods, brass, and creamy neutrals.
Seven Ways to Incorporate 2027’s Green Trend
You do not have to repaint your entire home to enjoy the color direction for 2027. Here are some ways to introduce green through thoughtful decorating choices.
1. Start With an Accent Wall
A green accent wall can create a focal point in a living room, dining room, or bedroom. Consider adding board-and-batten, picture-frame molding, or decorative paneling to give the wall additional architectural interest.
2. Refresh Your Kitchen Cabinetry
Green kitchen cabinets continue to be an attractive alternative to traditional white cabinetry. If you are hesitant to commit to an entire green kitchen, start with the island. A deeper green paired with light perimeter cabinets creates contrast and adds personality.
3. Introduce Green Through Upholstery
An upholstered accent chair, ottoman, or pair of dining chairs can introduce color without requiring a permanent change. Consider performance fabrics in green, particularly in homes with children, pets, or active entertaining. Our furniture collection includes customizable upholstered pieces that can be ordered in fabric families that complement both Webster Green and Celery.
4. Layer With Textiles
Decorative pillows, throws, bedding, and window treatments are easy ways to experiment with color. Mix different shades of green rather than trying to match everything perfectly. Layering patterns, textures, and tones creates a more collected and professionally designed appearance.
5. Consider Wallpaper
Botanical prints, subtle foliage patterns, and textured wallpapers incorporating green can add dimension to a room. A powder room, entryway, or dining room is a wonderful place to experiment.
6. Bring Green Into Your Bathroom
Consider a green vanity, botanical wallpaper, decorative tile, or green towels and accessories. Combined with natural stone, warm metals, and beautiful framing for botanical artwork, green can help create a relaxing spa-like environment.
7. Do Not Overlook Artwork and Accessories
Artwork, pottery, decorative glass, plants, and accessories can introduce green in a more understated way. We are fortunate to have a wonderful community of local artists on Amelia Island whose original works often echo the coastal greens and natural palettes that make 2027’s color direction feel so at home here. This is an excellent approach if you enjoy changing your home’s appearance seasonally.
What Colors Should You Pair With Green?
One of the best characteristics of green is its ability to work with so many other colors.
For a coastal-inspired home, consider combining green with warm white, sandy beige, soft blues, and natural wood tones.
For a more traditional look, pair deeper greens with antique brass, warm browns, creamy upholstery, and classic patterns.
For a contemporary interior, combine green with charcoal, black accents, natural stone, and streamlined furnishings.
For something more unexpected, introduce muted pinks, burgundy, or terracotta. These combinations create contrast and prevent a room from feeling too predictable.
Before You Pick Up a Paintbrush
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is selecting paint based solely on a small color chip. Lighting, ceiling height, flooring, surrounding furnishings, and window exposure all influence how a color appears.
A green that looks beautiful in a showroom may look completely different in your living room.
Test samples on multiple walls and observe them throughout the day. Pay attention to both natural daylight and nighttime lighting. Warm lighting around 2700K to 3000K generally creates a comfortable residential atmosphere, while cooler lighting can change the appearance of green undertones.
Remember, paint is only one part of the design equation. It needs to work with your flooring, countertops, upholstery, window treatments, and overall furnishings. Benjamin Moore’s official 2027 Color of the Year announcement includes a full look at coordinating palette pairings that can help guide your selections.
Make the Color Your Own
At Coastal Cottage of Amelia, we believe the most beautiful homes are not necessarily the ones that follow every trend. They are the homes that reflect the personalities and lifestyles of the people who live in them.
The 2027 color selections give us wonderful inspiration, whether you prefer the richness of Benjamin Moore’s Webster Green or the softer, refreshing appearance of Sherwin-Williams’ Celery.
Our recommendation is to start small if you are uncertain. Introduce green through a chair, pillows, artwork, or an accent wall. If you love the results, you can gradually incorporate more of the color throughout your home.
Ultimately, the goal of interior design is not to recreate a picture in a magazine. It is to create a home that feels comfortable, beautiful, and uniquely yours.
In 2027, let nature inspire your home. A little green may be just what your space needs to feel refreshed, renewed, and beautifully designed. For more ideas and design help, stop into Coastal Cottage of Amelia at 1439 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, or book a design consultation with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Moore’s 2027 Color of the Year?
Benjamin Moore’s 2027 Color of the Year is Webster Green HC-130, a confident mid-tone green from its Historical Color Collection. It was chosen for its versatility across traditional, contemporary, and transitional interiors and its ability to bring a timeless sense of nature and depth into any room.
What is Sherwin-Williams’ 2027 Color of the Year?
Sherwin-Williams’ 2027 Color of the Year is Celery SW 6421, a lighter, softer herbal green with subtle yellow undertones. It feels fresh and airy, making it a popular choice for coastal interiors, bedrooms, and spaces where a calming, nature-inspired palette is desired.
Is green a good color for a coastal home?
Yes. Green works exceptionally well in coastal interiors because it reflects the natural landscape: coastal grasses, tropical foliage, and the interplay of water and vegetation. Lighter greens like Celery pair beautifully with natural oak, linen, and warm white, while deeper greens like Webster Green add sophistication when paired with brass accents and natural stone.
How do I choose between Webster Green and Celery for my home?
It comes down to the mood you want to create and the undertones already in your room. Webster Green is deeper and more saturated, making it ideal for cabinetry, accent walls, and rooms where you want a confident, traditional feel. Celery is lighter and airier, better suited to walls in bedrooms, sunrooms, or spaces where you want calm and freshness. Both read beautifully with warm neutrals and natural textures.
What colors pair well with green paint in 2027?
Green pairs beautifully with warm white, creamy beige, natural wood, brass, and linen for a coastal or transitional look. For something more traditional, combine green with burgundy, antique brass, and warm browns. For a contemporary space, pair green with charcoal, black accents, and natural stone. Muted terracotta and blush can also create unexpected and striking combinations.
Do I need to repaint my whole room to follow the 2027 green trend?
No. Some of the most effective ways to introduce the 2027 color direction are through upholstered furniture, accent pillows, throws, rugs, artwork, and accessories. These changes are low-commitment, easy to adjust seasonally, and can help you develop confidence with the color before making a larger commitment like cabinetry or painted walls.
