Farrow & Ball Has Revealed Its New Spring Palette – It's An Unexpected Mix of Traditional Pastels and Zingy Colors That Are Going to Be Huge in 2026
A reinvention of all the usual pastels, Farrow & Ball's spring color palette is unexpected in the best possible way
While it's hard to imagine pastels not being associated with spring, a true spring palette includes not just muted blues and butter yellows, but unexpected colors that feel just as uplifting but more unique, in keeping with 2026 color trends.
A time to get creative with color, spring is the season many await to give their homes a much-needed refresh. With ample sun filling our homes, embracing spring color palettes that reflect the season's freshness is one of the most impactful ways to transform your space, not just for the season but for the year beyond.
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A light-filled conservatory feels warm and bright all at the same time all thanks to Farrow & Ball's masterfully simple (yet complex) Scallop.
From lavender to pastel pink, typical room colors around springtime tend to feel a little juvenile. While muted tones are in keeping with the season and work beautifully with natural light, they can feel a little overdone at times. Farrow & Ball's seasonal spring palette acknowledges color traditions, keeping the overall family relatively subdued, but features a few brighter tones to create contrast and vibrancy that feels fitting for 2026.
Undeniably colors that will make a home feel fresher, some familiar faces are balanced by unexpected additions. Scallop, a pale pink with a plaster-like feel, falls somewhere between a neutral and a pastel, making it perfect for any room in the home. Whether it's covering an entryway (matched with white trim) or covering a ceiling to add softness living room, Scallop is subdued but still interesting, a refreshing variation on pale pink that will last beyond the season.
Babouche breathes life into this historic room, contrasting beautifully with the dark mahogany furniture and characterful paintings.
It would be wrong not to see a yellow paint included in a spring color scheme, but for this year's selection, there's no butter yellow in sight. The shade received ample love last year, so it's about time another hue took the limelight.
Babouche, a zingy, cheerful yellow that's warm and bright all at the same time, features in Farrow & Ball's spring color palette. Ideal in darker rooms in need of some joy, yet equally as complementary in light-filled spaces that are only enhanced by vibrant hues, Babouche feels like one of those paint colors that's always uplifting, and always appreciated, not just around springtime.
Last spring, there was a clear trend that bolder colors are replacing pastels, and it seems in 2026 that rule still applies, as it's not just Babouche included in the mix; Acid Drop (zingy and acid-like as the name suggests) is the striking hue that offsets the muted tones we all know and love. This chartreuse-like green is spot on for right now, with chartreuse being the unexpected rising color trend this year.
A pretty pink with a romantic feel, Cinder Rose is undeniably feminine, but its grayish undertones make it feel livable and (who would've thought) cool.
Those on the fence about the return of pink should look to Farrow & Ball's Cinder Rose. A rosey hue with cool undertones, yes, it's a pretty pink, but unlike many of the sickly sweet pale pinks we see around spring time, its depth makes it feel liveable and rather contemporary.
Best paired with earthy greens (Yeabridge Green, we're looking at you) and muted blues (this is where the powder blue, Kittiwake, comes in), the dusty rose is perfect for those braving pink for the first time, or for pink aficionados looking to commit to a spring shade that strays from blush tones. Cover an entryway in the hue, or lease some life into your kitchen with a pink wall to make the (often chaotic) art of cooking feel a little more fun.
Kittiwake, a powder blue paint, crowns the upper half of the wall in this living room, balanced by a moody dark navy.
Powder blue is getting a lot of stage time this year. It feels rather close to pastels on the color spectrum, but with more vibrancy than a baby blue, it's a slightly more sophisticated take on a pastel.
Powder blue was an unexpected fall color trend in 2025, and continues to remain popular into spring, with Farrow & Ball including Kittiwake in their spring color palette and plenty of designers continuing to embrace similar variations of the powder-like blue.
Described as having 'a touch more black pigment creating a warmer, more relaxed feel', Kittawake would look its best in living rooms or home offices, bringing playfulness matched by comfort. If you're not quite ready to committ to a pastel room, revamp old furniture with a lick of Kittawake or try a bold window treatment, instead.
As expected, Farrow & Ball's spring color palette is the perfect blend of playful and traditional. With familiar muted tones contrasted by zingier hues that let the imagination run wild, we can't think of a better palette to embrace this spring, for a home that feels life-filled and joyous this season and beyond.
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