While green has continued to hold a dominant and enduring moment in contemporary interior design, major paint manufacturers are beginning to pivot toward a lighter, more restrained approach for the years ahead. Demonstrating this evolution, Sherwin-Williams, alongside HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, has officially named Celery its 2027 Color of the Year. Described as a soft, herbal green with subtle yellow undertones, the hue feels remarkably fresh without relying on the overly vibrant or saturated qualities that often characterize modern green paints.
Unlike the deeper, moodier, and highly dramatic greens that have saturated residential interiors over recent years—ranging from hunter greens to deep forest shades—Celery (SW 6421) leans into a much more understated and nuanced interpretation of nature-inspired color. Its muted yellow-green character introduces an inherent warmth to a room while simultaneously maintaining a light, airy quality. This balance makes it a uniquely approachable option for homeowners, decorators, and designers who are eager to introduce color into a living space without risking an overwhelming or visually heavy aesthetic.
According to Ashley Banbury, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, the selection of this specific shade was driven by a broader cultural shift in what people value within their private sanctuaries. Celery was chosen as the 2027 Color of the Year because it directly reflects today’s foremost priorities, which center heavily on wellness, balance, and human connection. As modern homeowners and professional designers increasingly prioritize holistic wellness at home, they find themselves actively seeking out soothing environments that support mental health, reduce stress, and foster overall well-being.
Selected carefully by the Sherwin-Williams Trendsight Team, Celery serves as a foundational anchor within the company’s broader 2027 Colormix Trend Forecast, titled "Rewild." This expansive annual forecast captures a growing and profound consumer interest in interiors that feel exceptionally comfortable, organic, and genuinely lived-in, moving away from spaces that appear overly curated or meticulously styled. Instead, the forecast champions colors that draw subtle inspiration from the natural world around us, deliberately avoiding obvious or literal botanical references in favor of emotional resonance and atmospheric ease.
The delicate equilibrium between a soothing calm and a gentle, reviving energy is central to the overall appeal of Celery. The shade possesses just enough yellow undertone to effectively keep it from feeling cold, sterile, or subdued, while its muted green base offers a softer, more forgiving alternative to brighter, high-intensity hues. Because of this multifaceted chemistry, the color lends itself seamlessly to a wide variety of architectural and design styles. It works exceptionally well in contemporary and transitional interiors, yet retains enough classic charm to anchor spaces with a more traditional aesthetic.
To complement the understated elegance of Celery, Sherwin-Williams has meticulously developed a comprehensive companion palette that moves fluidly between earthy neutrals, deeper, grounding greens, and more expressive, dynamic accents. In this curated collection, shades like White Flour and Woven Wicker provide a serene and versatile neutral foundation, allowing the main color to breathe. Meanwhile, richer tones such as Artichoke, Cocoon, and Georgian Bay introduce greater architectural depth, contrast, and visual complexity to a room scheme.
For designers and homeowners looking for a bolder, more adventurous combination, the palette also incorporates Kirsch Red and Plum Brown, which bring unexpected warmth and luxurious richness to the table. At the same time, Potentially Purple and Cosmos offer softer, more unconventional pairings that challenge traditional color theory in subtle ways. Expanding this holistic, nature-inspired approach beyond wall paint and fabrics, the palette even integrates Minwax Pickled Oak—the esteemed wood stain brand’s own 2027 Color of the Year—extending the overarching design philosophy seamlessly to architectural wood finishes and cabinetry.
As Ashley Banbury notes, Celery truly shines when it is utilized as part of a thoughtfully curated palette composed of rich, grounding hues that are specifically designed to layer depth, dimension, and narrative into a space. Rather than forcing a dramatic, high-contrast statement upon a room, the Sherwin-Williams 2027 color selection suggests that even a relatively quiet, understated shade can profoundly and noticeably shift the overall atmosphere of a home.
Celery is available commercially as SW 6421 through traditional Sherwin-Williams retail stores nationwide, and as HGSW6421 through HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams exclusively at Lowe’s locations.
