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Have you been eagerly awaiting the new 2024 colors of the year? The wait is finally over. As some brands have started to announce their colors, it’s a great time to view the new trends and start thinking about color palettes for the new year.

Soft black painted living room walls with cream, neutral, and light wood tone furnitureSoft black painted living room walls with cream, neutral, and light wood tone furniture
Credit Behr: 2024 Color of the Year Cracked Pepper

Before we dive into these new selections and how designers use them, you may be wondering why ‘color of the year’ exists and how it’s chosen. It’s simple, really. The color of the year was developed by Pantone in 1999 to “build a relationship between culture and color”. Every year representatives from fashion and design industries, marketing professionals, and more get together to discuss trends, pop culture, politics, and how they influence life.

After many conversations, the final colors are chosen that will relate most with culture. The new colors are designed to provide hope, bring freshness and new life, or create a calming atmosphere. Through things like kitchen design, interior paint and furniture, these colors can positively impact your everyday life. Here are the 2024 colors of the year and advice from CliqStudios designers on how you can use them in your space!

 

New 2024 Colors of the Year & Comparable CliqStudios Finishes

PPG Limitless | Signature Plus Silk Paint

This color is a lively cream color with warm yellow undertones. It’s an energizing new take on classic neutral colors. 

Silk can easily be used for a whole kitchen project to create a warmer aesthetic. This is also a great color for a warm focal point or buffet. 

Light creamy yellow kitchen design with marble backsplash and countertopLight creamy yellow kitchen design with marble backsplash and countertop
PPG Limitless
Light cream shaker door style with matching 5-piece drawer frontLight cream shaker door style with matching 5-piece drawer front
Brady White Chocolate door style

Designer Recommendations: “This is a very buttery cream. It definitely makes me think of the more Traditional colors that were in style years ago. It’s a warm cream without too much yellow that could be a very beautiful main cabinet color or, if used as the overall wall color it would match very well with a richer cabinet color that it can compliment.” - Sean Burdick

 

Behr Cracked Pepper | Craftsman Carriage Black Paint

This color is a new softer black that adds a bold finish. Cracked Pepper is a great way to ease into dramatic colors. 

Carriage Black is a beautiful option for a dramatic feel or focal point. Use this color on an island, pantry, or bar cabinet for a bold effect. 

Soft black painted living room walls with cream, neutral, and light wood tone furnitureSoft black painted living room walls with cream, neutral, and light wood tone furniture
Behr Cracked Pepper
Black painted slab door styleBlack painted slab door style
Easton Carriage Black door style

Designer Recommendations: “Cracked Pepper would make for a great accent wall to help tie together a color scheme in your space. It can also help draw the attention to the room that might be otherwise overlooked.” - Kathy Zimmerman

 

Dutch Boy Ironside | Craftsman Eucalyptus Paint

This color is an earthy olive green. Ironside provides a comforting sanctuary-like feel for any room. 

Eucalyptus is perfect for projects that need an earthy and elevated look. Try using this color for a calming bathroom vanity or inviting full kitchen design with complementing gold cabinet hardware. 

Moody living room with dark olive green wall paint and furniture with cream and tan finishesMoody living room with dark olive green wall paint and furniture with cream and tan finishes
Dutch Boy Ironside
Dark green inset shaker door styleDark green inset shaker door style
Brentwood Eucalyptus door style

Designer Recommendations: “Ironside is a deep rich green that brings the outside into the room.  It is soothing and conformable while still being very deep in color.  I could see this used on Cabinets and furniture to add a historic element to the room.  I could also see this rich color in a large room to bring in warmth and comfort.” - LaKeyshia Beard

 

Valspar Renew Blue | Craftsman Maple Islander Sheer

This color is a light and airy blue with seafoam green undertones. It was inspired by nature to create restful moments in any space. 

Maple Islander Sheer is the perfect color for someone who loves a beachy and relaxed look. Add this color as a fun and calming island or base cabinet accent. 

Light aqua blue kitchen cabinet design with a white terrazzo backsplash and white kitchen hoodLight aqua blue kitchen cabinet design with a white terrazzo backsplash and white kitchen hood
Valspar Renew Blue
Light blue shaker door style with slab drawer frontLight blue shaker door style with slab drawer front
Berkeley Maple Islander Sheer door style

Designer Recommendations: “This reminds me of a coastal feel with a fun calming nature. This would help lighten up a smaller room and give it a more open feel. It would be a great accent color. It could definitely be used too much though. In a kitchen I’d prefer to use it as an island cabinet color. You would have to be careful with any brown tones in the same room since it could clash. More light grays or gray/whites would pair very nicely with this.” - Sean Burdick

 

Why Are Earth Tones Trending? 

“The new colors for 2024 are different that those chosen for the past few years. It appears we are moving away from bold color choices and moving toward more earthy, neutral colors while still keeping the deep tones for added depth”, said designer CliqStudios designer, Amy Ammann.

More and more homeowners are looking for warm or inviting colors that create a sense of hope and calm. Each of the new colors for 2024 does just that. They provide the much-needed familiarity and comfort that so many people have searched for over the past few years.

No one can argue that life hasn’t changed in recent years, and it’s been a journey figuring out how to handle the change. The 2024 colors of the year help in a way that only color can, which is by providing a peaceful home for everyone. 

 

Start your own color of the year inspired design today. Contact a CliqStudios designer!