Sherwin-Williams Just Announced This Calming Green As Its Color of the Year 2027 – and No, It's Not Sage or Olive

Color of the Year season is officially underway, and the next paint brand to unveil its hue of choice is Sherwin-Williams, revealing Celery SW 6421, a crisp pale green, as its 2027 Color of the Year.

Light, bright, and refreshingly zingy, Celery is a soothing, cool-toned green with soft yellow notes. It's not the first green to be announced as a Color of the Year so far; in fact, 2027 color trends are filled with earthy, organic hues rooted in nature. Iconic British paint brand Dulux announced Soulful Sage as their Color of the Year, and Behr has chosen a moody olive shade, Grounded.

But Celery isn't a sage, nor is it an olive. This is a pale, almost yellow green that's fresh rather than the muted hues we have been seeing so much of. 'Celery has a lightness and freshness that gives green a new energy for 2027,' explains Ashley Banbury, Color Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams. 'It's a soft, fresh yellow-green with subtle warmth, so it feels uplifting without becoming overly bright or saturated. That balance makes it especially livable. Celery can bring a gentle wash of color to a room while maintaining the airy, comfortable quality homeowners often look for in everyday spaces.'

While sage green paints are excellent at grounding a scheme, brighter, paler shades like Celery can be just as soothing. 'Green is one of those colors that feels instantly familiar because we're surrounded by it in nature,' Ashley explains. 'That connection can make green especially comfortable to live with in the home; it brings color into a room while still feeling grounded and approachable.'

'There's also incredible range within the green paint family,' Ashley adds, 'from deep, enveloping forest tones to softer, more uplifting shades. That versatility gives homeowners an opportunity to embrace green in a way that feels authentic to their personal style while creating spaces that feel connected to the outdoors.'

What makes Celery feel like more of a fresh take on green is its soft but bright yellow undertones. It has a vibrancy that popular olive and sage shades do not, making it perfect for spaces in need of a little brightness.

That's not to say you can't give this paint some grounding and earthiness; it's a versatile shade that can change depending on what you layer it with. 'Celery is incredibly versatile when it comes to building a palette around it,' explains Ashley. 'For a light and relaxed look, I love pairing it with breathable neutrals like White Flour SW 7102 or Woven Wicker SW 9104. If you want to create more depth, earthy shades like Artichoke SW 6179 and Cocoon SW 6173 reinforce Celery's connection to nature, while Georgian Bay SW 6509 (pictured above) introduces a richer contrast.'

By considering the colors that go with green, you can choose to go bold or subtle with Celery. 'You can also take the palette in a more expressive direction with Kirsch Red SW 6313 or Plum Brown SW 6272 for warmth and sophistication,' Ashley suggests, 'or Potentially Purple SW 6821 and Cosmos SW 6528 for softer, unexpected accents. Celery gives you a fresh foundation that can be styled in many different ways.'

'Celery shows that our connection to nature isn't going away, but the way we're interpreting nature-inspired color is evolving,' Ashley continues. 'We're moving toward hues that still provide a sense of comfort and restoration but also bring more freshness, lightness, and personality into the home. Rather than creating spaces that feel overly styled or perfect, there's an emphasis on interiors that feel welcoming, layered and reflective of everyday life.'

Calming colors like pale greens are a wise choice if you're looking to create a sense of tranquility in your space. 'Celery captures that mood because it feels calming and familiar while still offering enough energy to make a space feel renewed,' she adds.

'It also has an organic character that allows it to work beautifully across styles, whether paired with clean contemporary finishes, vintage-inspired pieces or natural materials and textures.'

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Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year is refreshing yet equally livable. It's pale enough to feel subtle, yet bright enough to catch the eye and inspire, uplift, and soothe as soon as you enter a space.

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