It works equally well as an accent color or a neutral. Benjamin Moore’s pick for the 2025 Color of the Year totally surprised us—but in the best way. The paint brand just announced Cinnamon Slate as its top hue of the year: a rich,

There's been much anticipation surrounding Benjamin Moore's color trend announcement for 2025, and all is now revealed. Cinnamon Slate, an 'in-between' hue that sits somewhere between purple and brown is the brand's 2025 Color of the Year,

The Montvale-based paint, color and coatings brand said its Cinnamon Slate shade offers an “adaptable yet distinct” hue that can bring “a soothing familiarity and balance to any design.”

"Cinnamon Slate is an inviting hue that offers enduring style and modern sensibility," says Andrea Magno, Color Marketing & Development Director at Benjamin Moore. "Its depth and richness bring an air of approachability and sense of comfort throughout the home, making it a new favorite for years to come."

Paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore named Cinnamon Slate its Color of the Year 2025. The "mix of heathered plum and velvety brown" is both elegant and relaxed.

It’s a big week in the design world—in addition to their Color of the Year 2025 announcement this week, Benjamin Moore released their 2025 Color Trends Palette, a curation of 10 paint shades that reflect a combination of what’s currently popular in design and some forecasting.