Sherwin-Williams’ 2025 Colormix Forecast rolls out inspiration for the year ahead with hues that embody quiet luxury, playful risk-taking, and modern mindfulness.

The biennial Colormix Forecast is divided into four capsules—Chrysalis, Paradox, Wellspring, and Kindred—chosen by Sherwin-Williams director of color marketing Sue Wadden and the Sherwin-Williams Global Trendsight team.

“With the 2025 Colormix Forecast, we want to invite everyone to immerse themselves in the storytelling world of Capsules: an exploration of the magic contained within the colors, materials, and finishes that will inspire innovation, create connections, and illuminate the future of residential and commercial design,” says Wadden.

“The strength of our color forecasting allows us to anticipate the trends of tomorrow and shape a more vibrant, harmonious, and responsive world—a topic I’m excited to discuss in the first episode of our new podcast: Colormixology.”

The new podcast's first episode, hosted by Wadden, will dive into the 2025 Colormix Forecast and feature Sherwin-Williams color marketing manager, Emily Kantz, and KLH Custom Homes owner and creative director, Liz Hoekzema. Colormixology will share monthly episodes with industry leaders as guests.

Details on the four capsules, which include 48 hues in total, are below.

Drift of Mist SW 9166, Thunderous SW 6201, Sealskin SW 7675, Pure White SW 7005
Courtesy Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist SW 9166, Thunderous SW 6201, Sealskin SW 7675, Pure White SW 7005

Capsule One: Chrysalis captures the essence of peaceful, intentional living, and transformative future thinking in a sanctuary of colors inspired by wood tones, sifting sands, and freshly turned earth.

Slow Green SW 6456, Alabaster SW 7008, and Quilt Gold SW 6696
Courtesy Sherwin-Williams Slow Green SW 6456, Alabaster SW 7008, and Quilt Gold SW 6696

Capsule Two: Paradox conquers the conventional with a palette of dopamine drenched colors that defy expectations: electric brights, grounding neutrals, and candy-coated accents.

Outerspace SW 6251, Upward SW 6239
Courtesy Sherwin-Williams Outerspace SW 6251, Upward SW 6239

Capsule Three: Wellspring delves into the mystical blues, meditative midtones, and compelling chromas that connect us to the land, to creating things by hand, and to a richly personal epic narrative.

Redend Point SW 9081, Creamy SW 7012
Courtesy Sherwin-Williams Redend Point SW 9081, Creamy SW 7012

Capsule Four: Kindred embraces a mindset of openness and belonging with a collection of warm neutrals, sheltering deeps, and warmhearted colors that nurture and nourish.