2026 Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood ColorMix® Forecast
Experience our 2026 Industrial Wood Colormix® Forecast, cultivated as a complement to our Paint Stores Group Color Forecast, Anthology. These colors and stains are carefully curated across four new collections — Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks and Foundational Neutrals — that will influence new product development and emerging styles in the wood finishing industry. These colors are influenced by the residential wall trends from our Paint Stores Group and resonate through our customers to show where wood finishes will go in the future.
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Inside the 2026 Colormix Forecast
Our annual Colormix Forecast is a trend collection curated by our global color and design experts to explore the hues that will decide tomorrow’s color directions across various industries and surfaces. This year’s collection dives deeper into the evolution of specific color families that will drive the designs of the future — a complement to the style-trend storytelling for which Colormix is revered.
Frosted Tints
Step into a serene new era of design where contemporary colors breathe life into every space. Airy and atmospheric, this palette features refreshing neutrals, gauzy blues and soothing greens.
Foundational Neutrals
Balancing crisp clarity with layered complexity; this modern neutral palette brings a refined versatility to wood finishes. Clean, natural brown finishes pair effortlessly with stormy deep tones to create a seasonless aesthetic.
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