Discover BEHR's 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, a trending smoky jade paint color that elevates interior design with depth, calm, and elegance.

October 3, 2025 - This helps pay for the costs of the blog, so I can continue to offer great content to our readers. Hidden Gem (Sample) is a gorgeous dark green paint color. With an LRV of 14, Hidden Gem looks deep and rich on the wall but it’s not so dark ...

If you like the vibe of Universal Khaki but want to go lighter for your main living spaces try Sherwin Williams Wool Skein. Behr’s Hidden Gem is a color we at Howard Hanna Allen Tate can really get behind!

August 11, 2025 - Today, Behr Paint Company unveils Hidden Gem (N430-6A) as its 2026 Color of the Year—a smoky jade that uncovers exceptional beauty in every space.

July 30, 2025 - Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, is a smoky jade that modernizes green with a fresh twist.

July 30, 2025 - Behr just revealed its 2026 Color of the Year and it’s a calming, sophisticated blend of blue and green that’s destined to become the next must-have neutral.

November 16, 2025 - Hidden Gem is the second darkest color in this strip from Behr: All very pretty colors! I have covered the darkest shade: Black Evergreen, in my post : Dark Green Paint Colors ... The LRV of Hidden Gem is 14.

August 27, 2025 - Thinking about a jade paint color for your home? Behr Hidden Gem might be the one. It’s bold, earthy, and was named Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year.

2 weeks ago - Behr paint is available at The Home Depot. Valspar’s Color of the Year for 2026 is Warm Eucalyptus, a gentle green designed to bring comfort, calm, and connection to nature. Valspar’s Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) is a muted, restorative green ...

August 20, 2025 - Behr's 2026 Color of the Year is an absolute stunner, especially if you aren't afraid to go bold on your walls. Hidden Gem is a smokey jade hue that's extremely rich and dynamic. Don't let the low LRV fool you — this intense green dramatically ...

April 10, 2023 - 🎨 WHAT’S INCLUDED This Digital Paint Color Palette Package features: ✔️ 9 Designer-curated paint colors that complement one another beautifully ✔️ A cohesive color scheme selected by a professional interior designer ✔️ An 18-page detailed paint color guide ✔️ Expert tips for sampling paint correctly ✔️ Guidance on lighting and LRV (Light Reflectance Value) ✔️ Image examples of each color in actual spaces ✔️ Color placement chart with LRV values for each hue 📌 Why This Palette Stands Out As a professional interior designer with over 20 years of experience—and a featured winner on HGTV’s Designers’ Challenge—I specialize in helping clients confidently select colors they’ll love for years to come.

A smoky jade that adds depth and elegance to any room or statement-making accent, the 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, nurtures calm with its blue-green undertones and encourages self-expression with its vibrancy.

October 18, 2025 - SW Porpoise is essentially a lighter version of Urbane Bronze. It is lighter than Silhouette, with an LRV of 13. It is similarly muted but is warmer, with strong green undertones.

November 12, 2025 - Behr's 2026 color of the year is known as Hidden Gem (N430-6A). It's a darker green meant to have plenty of warmth to make a space feel cozy, but to be bold enough to stand out. Behr defined it on its website as: "Hidden Gem is a smoky jade ...

July 30, 2025 - Some paint colors arrive with a whisper, others kick down the door. Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, isn’t here to scream for your attention, but try looking away. It’s difficult.

July 30, 2025 - If you follow interior design trends, you know that the past few years have been all about curating a warm, inviting space that inspires connection. This year is no different, as evidenced by Behr's 2026 Color of the Year—Hidden Gem (N430-6A), a ...