The Colors That Broke the Internet – From Butter Yellow to Avocado, These are Homes & Gardens' Best-Loved Hues of 2025

Color has to be one of the quickest ways a room can stop you mid-scroll. And in 2025, everything from soft edible hues to nostalgic tones won your hearts on Instagram, making Homes & Gardens' list of the most-loved colors from last year.

Here, we’re revisiting the four color trends that you loved and liked the most. And while these colors might have felt unexpected this time last year, in 2026, they couldn't feel easier to live with – or more on trend.

Whether you’re planning a full remodel or simply looking for some room color inspiration for a refresh, these are the shades to look back on with fondness.

1. Butter Yellow

Warm, inviting, and softly uplifting, butter yellow was one of the biggest color trends of 2025. In one of our most-liked posts of the year, we shared a series of chic butter yellow kitchens that inspired many a copy-cat kitchen transformation.

Embracing butter yellow as somewhat of a new neutral, decorating with yellow became the hallmark hue of a well-styled home in 2025. Seen everywhere from cozy bedrooms to chic bathrooms, this soft yellow lifts a space without overwhelming it and pairs effortlessly with cool and warm tones, different interior design styles, and eras, making it very easy to introduce into your home.

Whether used on cabinetry and walls or introduced in smaller doses through textiles and decor, butter yellow became a go-to for anyone looking to inject some joy into their spaces – and we don't see our love for it letting up in 2026.

2. Powder Blue

Decorating with blue remained endlessly popular in 2025, and powder blue proved itself to be one of 2025’s most-beloved hues, coming out on top as an unexpected trend for fall.

More than just a baby blue, powder blue feels as soothing as its pastel counterparts yet totally cool, too. A trend that came over from the catwalks (as do most trending colors), designers championed this shade as a calming alternative to once-loved grays.

From peaceful bedrooms and light-filled kitchens to relaxed living rooms and home offices, powder blue's airy quality reflects light beautifully (particularly when used in a satin or gloss finish), making even smaller spaces feel open and inviting. Used as an all-over wall color, it creates a subtle cocooning effect – but the shade also shines when used on cabinetry, textiles, or accent pieces and pairs beautifully with cool metals like stainless steel for extra style points.

3. Dusty Pink

Dusty pink has been a fan favorite for a while, but it really came into its own last year with designers and homeowners using it in both bold and subtle ways in 2025.

Whether it’s color-drenched, used on trims, or in small decor, this soft dusky pink tone brings an earthier edge to pink room ideas that still reads warm and romantic.

What makes this ruddy rose tone stand out is its ability to feel like a neutral with personality. Its muted quality means it pairs beautifully with warm woods, aged brass tones, as well as deeper hues like burgundy and plum, helping create rooms that feel intimate without sacrificing modernity. And while brighter or bubblegum pinks may feel fleeting, dusty pink remains a popular paint because of its timelessness.

4. Avocado

Many vintage paint colors made a comeback in 2025, with avocado green at the top of the retro color trends list. Seen here in this cocooning, oh-so '70s green bathroom, the hue adds an earthy and grounding effect to the space that more contemporary shades simply cannot achieve.

Today’s iterations favor more refined tones and thoughtful pairings – think decorating with green cabinetry framed by handmade tiling or dark wood tones, rather than the avocado-everywhere look of decades past.

While its nostalgic roots are obvious, its resurgence is less about kitsch and more about creating spaces that feel warm and a little joyful. It can be introduced to your home in small ways (you'll certainly find some decor pieces at the thrift), or go bold with wall or woodwork paint that makes a subtle statement.

What makes these shades so compelling is their versatility. They can be used boldly or quietly, layered into entire schemes or introduced through a single wall, cabinet, or accent. And, judging by your likes, these were the tones that felt the easiest to introduce into your home, yet special enough to stop your doom-scrolling.

As we look ahead, these colors aren’t fading into the background anytime soon. Instead, they offer a thoughtful starting point for anyone looking to refresh their space in 2026.