We could all use a bit of playful energy in our lives. IKEA thinks so, too, and that's why the brand has announced 'Rebel Pink' as its Color of the Year for 2026.
As a punchy, vibrant shade of pink that immediately captures your attention at first glance, Rebel Pink can bring a bit of fun-loving, youthful energy to your interiors. It's a fitting shade for the ever-appealing dopamine decor color trend, which, at its core, is all about creating joyful interiors.
'Rebel Pink emerged as a bold response to the need for joy, energy, and self-expression,' Abbey Stark tells me, Home Furnishing Direction Leader at IKEA US. 'It’s playful, emotive, and can spark joy in the most unexpected places. We see it as a bold neutral that energizes everyday spaces while staying true to our Scandinavian simplicity. It replaces white walls with a refreshing energy that feels empowering and modern.'
The color comes in association with IKEA's 'GREJSIMOJS' collection, which is set to launch in February of 2026. As a response to IKEA's Play Report, which found that children and adults today spend less time on physical play than they want to, GREJSIMOJS consists of homewares designed in playful shapes and finished in powerful colors – including Rebel Pink.
IKEA's announcement of Rebel Pink comes as a stark contrast to the many other colors of the year that have already been named, including Pantone's 'Cloud Dancer' – the crisp white shade that has seemingly become a point of contention online. Other colors of the year are rich, saturated hues that make a statement, but do so with refinement and sophistication. Rebel Pink makes a statement, but in a much different manner.
Rebel Pink is so reminiscent of the 2014 era of millennial pink, a shade we can never forget. These bold but soft pinks lean neither baby nor blush, a happy medium that's playful but chic. Rebel Pink is lively and high-spirited. But just as Abbey mentioned, it's a 'bold neutral', meaning it has the capability to fill a room with personality and energy without going overboard.
If you want to use the shade in your home with paint, try color drenching a room with Benjamin Moore's Pure Pink, or Farrow & Ball's Nancy's Blushes – two colors that are just as attention-grabbing as IKEA's Rebel Pink itself. Don't be afraid to let this shade create a youthful, borderline-rebellious atmosphere in your home. After all, that's its intention. 'Rebel Pink is designed to push boundaries and spark joy in unexpected places,' Abbey says. 'We invite everyone to take a risk, whether big or small, that brings them closer to the home they’ve always imagined.'
Shop the 'Rebel Pink' Edit
Although we'll have to wait until the new year to see IKEA's GREJSIMOJS collection, which features an assortment of decor in Rebel Pink, the brand already has some homeware finds in the eye-catching shade on its site. Shop our favorites, below.
Between its vibrant color and its striped design, this throw is a statement making decoration for any room in your home. Fold it across the foot of your bed or drape it on the side of your couch. Either way, its bold design will work wonders.
Add a pop of pink to any corner of your home with this portable lamp. It's lightweight in design, meaning you carry it from room to room with ease. With a USB-C port, this little lamp is easy to recharge, too.
Window treatment ideas shouldn't be an afterthought. In fact, the right ones can elevate the entire look of a room, like these curtains in Rebel Pink. They're bold, vibrant, and exciting – the perfect window enhancement.
Brighten up your sofa with some Rebel Pink liveliness. Not only is this pillow cover exciting in color, but its texture makes it even more appealing. It's bound to enhance the look of your living room as a whole.
Although designed as a pillar candle dish, I'd use this as a stylish little catchall to keep on my entryway table. Its fun color and unique shape make for the perfect tabletop trinket.
From its bold, Rebel Pink color to its soft, fleece materiality, this blanket is a must-have for warming up your interiors this winter. As a fun detail, this blanket features a trendy scallop edge.
It's slightly softer than Rebel Pink, but makes just as much of a statement. This pink chaise lounge can invite a pop of color and provide a place for comfort in any room of your home.
The pink in this pillow cover is slightly lighter than Rebel Pink, but it's a shade that's equally as attractive. Paired with light green, this pillow's design makes a bold statement that can enliven the look of your couch.
Boring white bath towels are so last year. In 2026, we're sprucing up our bathrooms with towels that'll make the space feel as vibrant as ever, and this Rebel Pink towel is the perfect place to start.
These Color of the Year announcements can give you a touch of whiplash. From deep greens to pure whites, to bright pinks. The key is to just follow the trends that feel right for you and your style. The point in these colors isn't to say remodel, they are to say refresh, be inspired by what's coming in the year of color trends ahead.
