The trending colors for 2023 are all about creating a comforting home. Industry experts have made their picks for the upcoming year, and the palette is full of rich and restorative colors tinged with natural warmth. From classic neutrals to earth tones to vintage-inspired hues, each color in the collection has the ability to envelope a room like a comforting embrace. So cozy!

The boldest shade in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams' collection, Darkroom has earned the title of their Color of the Year. This rich black with eggplant undertones is undoubtedly romantic, moody and elegant all at once.

How You Can Use It

The purple notes in this black paint means it adds drama to almost any space in a soft, inviting way. In a living room, it elevates the design while maintaining a cozy and relaxed feel. Another plus: Since it’s a neutral, it accents the other shades in the collection effortlessly and can be used indoors and out.

Behr's selection for 2023, Blank Canvas, is all about fresh starts and sanctuary-like spaces. This warm white transforms any room into its namesake: a clean slate ready for endless design possibilities.

How You Can Use It

“Anything but vanilla, this warm white is a can't-miss choice to cozy up any room,” says Camille Smith, managing editor, HGTV.com. “Like a blank sheet, this versatile shade provides a clean — but not cold — backdrop to any space and will work with any design style."

The boldest Color of the Year selection for 2023 is Benjamin Moore's Raspberry Blush. This lively red-orange is full of personality and aims to inspire dramatic transformations around the home.

How You Can Use It

Go all-in and try this blazing hue on the walls of a living room for a look that's all together bright, warm and homey. Not ready to douse your walls with red? Use this paint to give an old piece of furniture a striking new look, or put paint to paper (or canvas) and create an eye-catching piece of DIY art to jazz up a bare wall.