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COLO R T RENDS 2026

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An Intended Shift

An Intended Shift

The shift in color preference is here. After years dominated by neutral tones, there’s a growing shift toward more vibrant, expressive hues. Our Trends report captures this evolution, highlighting the rise of chromatic colors embraced with thoughtful restraint. The forecast signals a continued move away from the muted palettes of the past.

The shift in color preference is here. After years dominated by neutral tones, there’s a growing shift toward more vibrant, expressive hues. Our Trends report captures this evolution, highlighting the rise of chromatic colors embraced with thoughtful restraint. The forecast signals a continued move away from the muted palettes of the past.

We’re seeing a return of mid-tones, now reintroduced alongside high-chromatic colors, especially reds, blues, and selectively re ned yellows. While 2024 emphasized stark contrasts between light and dark, 2025 brought balance with a comeback of mid-tones—a trend set to grow in 2026. Red and blue variations are emerging as focal points, ushering in a more expressive approach to color.

We’re seeing a return of mid-tones, now reintroduced alongside high-chromatic colors, especially reds, blues, and selectively re ned yellows. While 2024 emphasized stark contrasts between light and dark, 2025 brought balance with a comeback of mid-tones—a trend set to grow in 2026. Red and blue variations are emerging as focal points, ushering in a more expressive approach to color.

For 2026 and beyond, four hero colors de ne the global color direction. Each is supported by ve carefully chosen hues, forming adaptable palettes for designers worldwide. These color stories re ect a clear shift: Soft whites with low chroma gently move away from pure white, marking a subtle evolution. Earthy warm browns o er grounded, nature-based tones that encourage connection and shared experience. Deep reddish blues evoke mystery and introspection,sparking creativity and exploration. Vivid, high-chromatic reds make bold statements of change, radiating energy and urgency.

For 2026 and beyond, four hero colors de ne the global color direction. Each is supported by ve carefully chosen hues, forming adaptable palettes for designers worldwide. These color stories re ect a clear shift: Soft whites with low chroma gently move away from pure white, marking a subtle evolution. Earthy warm browns o er grounded, nature-based tones that encourage connection and shared experience. Deep reddish blues evoke mystery and introspection,sparking creativity and exploration. Vivid, high-chromatic reds make bold statements of change, radiating energy and urgency.

TREND ①

TREND ①

wheat eld

wheat eld

A palette of nuanced whites and re ned neutrals, unconstrained by convention, invites us into a realm of transcendent sophistication, an everlasting elegance that transcends trends and comforts the heart.

A palette of nuanced whites and re ned neutrals, unconstrained by convention, invites us into a realm of transcendent sophistication, an everlasting elegance that transcends trends and comforts the heart.

A shift is underway, blending traditional luxury with modern sensibilities. There's a growing appreciation for materials that feel both natural and re ned—embodying a balance between heritage and contemporary design. The choice of warm white marble over stark alternatives

A shift is underway, blending traditional luxury with modern sensibilities. There's a growing appreciation for materials that feel both natural and re ned—embodying a balance between heritage and contemporary design. The choice of warm white marble over stark alternatives

re ects a desire to soften luxury into something more grounded and inviting. This approach aligns with the values of sustainable elegance, marking a new era where authenticity and natural beauty are favored over excess and arti ciality.

re ects a desire to soften luxury into something more grounded and inviting. This approach aligns with the values of sustainable elegance, marking a new era where authenticity and natural beauty are favored over excess and arti ciality.

R10020 stone edge

Y22020 turner

Y22020 turner

THE COLOR PALETTE

THE COLOR PALETTE

This palette harmoniously blends serenity, warmth, and modern elegance to craft an enduring space that feels both grounded and inviting. At its core is the hero color, G91010, a soft limestone white that provides a versatile and calming foundation. Its mineral undertones make it ideal for expansive surfaces like walls and ceilings—especially when paired with accents from the supporting colors.

This palette harmoniously blends serenity, warmth, and modern elegance to craft an enduring space that feels both grounded and inviting. At its core is the hero color, G91010, a soft limestone white that provides a versatile and calming foundation. Its mineral undertones make it ideal for expansive surfaces like walls and ceilings—especially when paired with accents from the supporting colors.

These complementary hues are low in chroma, soft, and warm, intended to frame or highlight the hero shade through subtle detailing.

These complementary hues are low in chroma, soft, and warm, intended to frame or highlight the hero shade through subtle detailing.

To balance the warmth, B10010, a bluish white, introduces a crisp, cool note. This gentle contrast keeps the palette feeling light and breathable, adding freshness without disrupting its calm character. The result is a re ned and cohesive color story—where natural tones and intentional design come together in quiet, enduring luxury.

To balance the warmth, B10010, a bluish white, introduces a crisp, cool note. This gentle contrast keeps the palette feeling light and breathable, adding freshness without disrupting its calm character. The result is a re ned and cohesive color story—where natural tones and intentional design come together in quiet, enduring luxury.

Y22020 turner

Y22020 turner

TREND ② memories

TREND ② memories

A palette of grounded, warm tones evokes the essence of new luxury: genuine human connection. There's a growing cultural longing for nostalgia and a shift away from the cold, impersonal nature of stark white minimalism, toward a richer sense of local, deeply rooted luxury.

A palette of grounded, warm tones evokes the essence of new luxury: genuine human connection. There's a growing cultural longing for nostalgia and a shift away from the cold, impersonal nature of stark white minimalism, toward a richer sense of local, deeply rooted luxury.

sunny terracotta

sunny terracotta

Memories is about infusing our interiors with colors that evoke the warmth and comfort of home from years past, when color was used to create spaces that felt welcoming and vibrant. Embracing reds and greens foster a friendly atmosphere, reconnecting us with our roots and authentic principles. Accents of soft bluish red add a refreshing contrast, breaking the cozy tones with a vibrant highlight that reminds us: contrast is essential to feeling truly awakened and at ease.

Memories is about infusing our interiors with colors that evoke the warmth and comfort of home from years past, when color was used to create spaces that felt welcoming and vibrant. Embracing reds and greens foster a friendly atmosphere, reconnecting us with our roots and authentic principles. Accents of soft bluish red add a refreshing contrast, breaking the cozy tones with a vibrant highlight that reminds us: contrast is essential to feeling truly awakened and at ease.

THE COLOR PALETTE

THE COLOR PALETTE

The hero color is a rich, leathertoned brown that seamlessly blends tradition with forward-looking design. Infused with earthy undertones, this deep, warm shade captures the richness of aged leather, the depth of natural wood, and the raw warmth of clay. It re ects craftsmanship and genuine authenticity, evoking the tactile appeal of well-worn materials, while subtly nodding to the bold, uncharted terrains of Mars.

The hero color is a rich, leathertoned brown that seamlessly blends tradition with forward-looking design. Infused with earthy undertones, this deep, warm shade captures the richness of aged leather, the depth of natural wood, and the raw warmth of clay. It re ects craftsmanship and genuine authenticity, evoking the tactile appeal of well-worn materials, while subtly nodding to the bold, uncharted terrains of Mars.

This color calls for space; it ourishes....... on expansive surfaces rather than small accents. To enhance its depth, it pairs e ortlessly with nostalgic, natural tones that highlight its earthy, tactile character. It's a color that feels both rooted and progressive, o ering designers a bridge between heritage storytelling and imaginative escapism.

This color calls for space; it ourishes....... on expansive surfaces rather than small accents. To enhance its depth, it pairs e ortlessly with nostalgic, natural tones that highlight its earthy, tactile character. It's a color that feels both rooted and progressive, o ering designers a bridge between heritage storytelling and imaginative escapism.

The palette is grounded in warm, natural hues that evoke comfort, nostalgia, and a connection to local craftsmanship.

The palette is grounded in warm, natural hues that evoke comfort, nostalgia, and a connection to local craftsmanship.

glistening grey

glistening grey

autumn merlot

autumn merlot

TREND ③

A deep blue hue envelops and intertwines with lighter shades, symbolizing collective growth and harmonious coexistence. It re ects mutual empowerment, where human intelligence, AI, and nature come together to shape a brighter future.

A deep blue hue envelops and intertwines with lighter shades, symbolizing collective growth and harmonious coexistence. It re ects mutual empowerment, where human intelligence, AI, and nature come together to shape a brighter future.

This palette highlights the synergy between humanity, nature, and technology.

This palette highlights the synergy between humanity, nature, and technology.

For years, our design philosophy has embraced a deep appreciation of nature, fostering a connection between people and the natural world.

For years, our design philosophy has embraced a deep appreciation of nature, fostering a connection between people and the natural world.

Over time, this evolved from simply incorporating nature to thoroughly engaging with it.

Over time, this evolved from simply incorporating nature to thoroughly engaging with it.

Nature is no longer an added feature but a fundamental element in our creative process.

Nature is no longer an added feature but a fundamental element in our creative process.

While this immersion has traditionally leaned towards green hues, it is now expanding to encompass the depths of the ocean and the vastness of space. This broader view of symbiotic balance is further reinforced by our relationship with arti cial intelligence. Rather than viewing AI as a disruptive force, we see it as a powerful ally, one that helps us understand, protect, and enhance the ecosystems we rely on. AI helps human capabilities in areas such as environmental stewardship, sustainable design, and health innovation.

While this immersion has traditionally leaned towards green hues, it is now expanding to encompass the depths of the ocean and the vastness of space. This broader view of symbiotic balance is further reinforced by our relationship with arti cial intelligence. Rather than viewing AI as a disruptive force, we see it as a powerful ally, one that helps us understand, protect, and enhance the ecosystems we rely on. AI helps human capabilities in areas such as environmental stewardship, sustainable design, and health innovation.

THE COLOR PALETTE

THE COLOR PALETTE

This palette is designed to deliver an immersive experience through a thoughtful balance of depth, contrast, and subtle vibrancy. At its core is the hero color, a deep reddish blue, that evokes both mystery and serenity. Applied across large surfaces such as walls, ceilings, or upholstery, this bold yet calming tone establishes a grounded, tranquil foundation. The supporting colors introduce warmth, lightness, and energy, enhancing the overall richness and depth of the palette. Together, they establish a dynamic interplay, bringing variation and visual interest while maintaining cohesion.

This palette is designed to deliver an immersive experience through a thoughtful balance of depth, contrast, and subtle vibrancy.

At its core is the hero color, a deep reddish blue, that evokes both mystery and serenity. Applied across large surfaces such as walls, ceilings, or upholstery, this bold yet calming tone establishes a grounded, tranquil foundation. The supporting colors introduce warmth, lightness, and energy, enhancing the overall richness and depth of the palette. Together, they establish a dynamic interplay, bringing variation and visual interest while maintaining cohesion.

TREND ④ rebellion

TREND ④ rebellion

Pushing boudaries, reimagining tradition, provoking thoughts and demanding to be seen and heard, Rebellion is about unapologetically awakening the creative energy within ourselves.

Pushing boudaries, reimagining tradition, provoking thoughts and demanding to be seen and heard, Rebellion is about unapologetically awakening the creative energy within ourselves.

There’s a growing nostalgic longing for a childlike perspective: carefree, curious. In a world that feels increasingly fast-paced, digital, and overwhelming, people are seeking moments of joy, playfulness and wonder, driven by their inner child..

There’s a growing nostalgic longing for a childlike perspective: carefree, curious. In a world that feels increasingly fast-paced, digital, and overwhelming, people are seeking moments of joy, playfulness and wonder, driven by their inner child..

R71040

R71040

pale periwinkle

pale periwinkle

Y80580

Y80580

chromatic crimson

chromatic crimson

Yet that inner child refuses to stay quiet, it seeks change, expression, and a world that feels more genuine. This emotional de ance is expressed through color: loud, provocative tones that demand attention, that irritate, provoke, and stir something within us. These colors are not subtle, they’re deliberately outspoken challenging norms and expectations. Here, the perspective of maturity softens, and creativity is free to run wild. It’s a space for bold self-expression, for joy, for escape and above all, for reclaiming the wonder we’ve lost.

Y90580 chromatic crimson

Y90580

chromatic crimson

THE COLOR PALETTE

THE COLOR PALETTE

This palette is crafted to challenge convention, merging bold intensity with re ned sophistication to shape an unapologetically expressive aesthetic. At its center is a hero color: a vivid crimson red that demands attention and refuses to fade into the background. Its raw vibrancy makes it ideal for accent walls, statement

This palette is crafted to challenge convention, merging bold intensity with re ned sophistication to shape an unapologetically expressive aesthetic. At its center is a hero color: a vivid crimson red that demands attention and refuses to fade into the background. Its raw vibrancy makes it ideal for accent walls, statement

furniture, or bold architectural elements o ering unforgettable focal points. For maximum impact, high-gloss or lacquered nishes amplify its drama, re ecting light and injecting energy into the space. Alternatively, matte textures o er a more grounded, immersive take, balancing its intensity with a contemporary edge.

furniture, or bold architectural elements o ering unforgettable focal points. For maximum impact, high-gloss or lacquered nishes amplify its drama, re ecting light and injecting energy into the space. Alternatively, matte textures o er a more grounded, immersive take, balancing its intensity with a contemporary edge.

G91010 citrus burst leather tan Y33040

Y33040

G91010 citrus burst leather tan

R10020 stone edge

Y22020 turner

Y22020 turner R10020 stone edge

bark G84040 vibrant vert G82040

oxford blue R76030 spring blue R82040

sleek sand Y42030

sleek sand Y42030

oxford blue R76030 spring blue R82040

chromatic crimson sunny chartreuse

chromatic crimson sunny chartreuse

G80570 bamboo orange Y61070

G80570 bamboo orange Y61070

Y53010 oak creek

Y53010 oak creek

B10010 silver sand Y20603 cream beam

B10010 silver sand Y20603 cream beam

sunny terracotta autumn merlot

Y73060 Y94050 glistening grey R31505

sunny terracotta autumn merlot

Y73060 Y94050 glistening grey R31505

soft skin

Y61015 desert oasis Y10907 blueberry grey R81015

soft skin

Y61015 desert oasis

Y10907 blueberry grey R81015

R71040 ripe plum R24050 brown mousse Y75010

R24050 brown mousse Y75010

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Super Platine Hygiene Silk 8000

Super Platine Hygiene Silk 8000

Interior & Exterior use

Interior & Exterior use

Super Platine Hygiene Silk 8000 is a 100% pure acrylic premium quality water-based paint. Its unique formula prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi for long periods. Developed using the latest technologies to obtain a high-quality product with exceptional performance. Its unique formula delivers long lasting durable colors.

Super Platine Hygiene Silk 8000 is a 100% pure acrylic premium quality water-based paint. Its unique formula prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi for long periods. Developed using the latest technologies to obtain a high-quality product with exceptional performance. Its unique formula delivers long lasting durable colors.

Super Platine Luxury Matt 7000

Super Platine Luxury Matt 7000

Interior & Exterior use

Interior & Exterior use

Super Platine Day-Stone 7070

Super Platine Day-Stone 7070

Interior & Exterior use

Interior & Exterior use

Super Platine Luxury Matt 7000 is a 100% pure acrylic based emulsion paint. Developed using the latest technologies to obtain a high-quality product with exceptional performance. Its unique formula delivers long lasting durable colors.

Super Platine Luxury Matt 7000 is a 100% pure acrylic based emulsion paint. Developed using the latest technologies to obtain a high-quality product with exceptional performance. Its unique formula delivers long lasting durable colors.

Super Platine Day Stone 7070 is a high-quality latex matt emulsion

Super Platine Day Stone 7070 is a high-quality latex matt emulsion

exterior and interior paint, based on a selection of acrylic polymers and special additives to give it, its unique features.

exterior and interior paint, based on a selection of acrylic polymers and special additives to give it, its unique features.

Since its establishment in Egypt, GLC paints has been a leading coatings manufacturer in Africa and the Middle East, providing excellent products to protect and beautify our world. We deliver full paint solutions that cater to all market segments.

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