2025 Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood ColorMix Forecast
Experience our 2025 Industrial Wood ColorMix® Forecast. These colors and stains are carefully curated across four new collections — Chrysalis, Paradox, Wellspring, and Kindred — that will influence new product development and emerging styles in the wood finishing industry. We've taken a wholistic approach this year to ColorMix, which involves creating an entire color ecosystem for any wood application and its surrounding environment.
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Inside the 2025 ColorMix Forecast
Chrysalis
Capture a feeling of sanctuary and experience the beauty of nature with enticing brown hues inspired by natural wood and warm, earthen surroundings of home. Muted tones and authentic textures come together to create depth, timelessness and a serene minimalism that embraces simplicity, comfort and contemporary elegance.
Paradox
Conquer the conventional and embrace the spirit of experimentation with an array of energetic colors, unique textures and exciting finishes. Consumers are eager to embrace color once again as they explore expression and develop their unique personal style. A complementary offering of natural, light and simplistic wood tones gives a playfully fresh perspective when paired with delightfully optimistic hues.
Wellspring
Embrace a new interpretation of classic design with an artistic tapestry of traditional materials, reimagined influences and rich colors. Deep browns, rich woods and dark hues create a sense of visual dimensionality, echoing the elegance and drama created by this curated palette. The timeless authenticity of wood tones artfully paired with desaturated nature-inspired shades is sure to endure as a trending palette for years to come.
Kindred
Radiating with a sense of longing for the familiar and finding comfort in communal belonging, this palette creates feelings of ease with warm mid-tone woods and soothing complementary tones. Rustic reds, crisp blues and warm neutrals inspire relaxation and ease.
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