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Today’s home design world is abuzz with a significant update. The collaboration between Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home For Sherwin-Williams has revealed their selection for the Color of the Year: the inclusive Universal Khaki SW 6150.
This adaptable and inviting neutral hue embodies the simplicity and enduring charm of life’s essentials, offering a serene and timeless allure. Its unassuming grace and everyday adaptability inspire a slower pace, a refresh, and thoughtful design, according to a statement from the brand.
This year’s collaboration between the two esteemed brands to spotlight a single Color of the Year not only bolsters the reputation of each individually but also cements the Sherwin-Williams collection as a leading authority in color trends.
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This inviting, earthy tone is versatile enough to enhance any room or highlight any area within any home, be it a living space, a kitchen, or an accent wall.
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“Khaki transcends the realm of mere neutral tones; it’s a universally appealing shade that imparts a grounded elegance to any setting,” commented Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Its warm, earthy undertones harmonize effortlessly with an array of colors, providing a rich, welcoming backdrop that subtly elevates any design with understated assurance.”
Universal Khaki is featured in Palette No. 4, the Foundational Neutrals, within Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2026, Anthology: Volume Two. Complementary hues from this collection that pair beautifully with Universal Khaki include White Snow SW 9541, Cream and Sugar SW 9507, Lemon Chiffon SW 6686, Henna Shade SW 6326, Dark Auburn SW 6034, Limestone SW 9599, Garden Gate SW 6167, Tarragon SW 9660, Watery SW 6478, and Special Walnut Minwax MW 224.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has declared that Honest Essentials, centered around Universal Khaki, is the 2026 Color Collection of the year.
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“The Honest Essentials collection mirrors the growing consumer preference for streamlined aesthetics, minimalist living, and a more mindful approach to design and life,” said Ashley Banbury, Color Marketing Manager at HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. “Honest Essentials signifies a fresh chapter where intention and simplicity are the pinnacle of luxury.”
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In addition to Universal Khaki, the collection showcases the neutral brown Griffin (HGSW7026), which adds depth and warmth, alongside interior semitransparent stain, Special Walnut Minwax MW 224. A soft neutral palette is established with off-white and stucco shades, Creamy (HGSW7012) and Neutral Ground (HGSW7568), fostering a sense of tranquility and simplicity. The inclusion of Burgundy wine red Cordovan (HGSW6027) and reddish terracotta Reddened Earth (HGSW6053) introduces bold, rich accents, while blues and greens, Secret Garden (HGSW6181), Still Water (HGSW6223), and Hazel (HGSW6471), provide a harmonious, nature-inspired balance. The collection concludes with a gentle, buttery yellow, Lemon Chiffon (HGSW6686), which adds a sparkle of brightness and cheer.
