5 Paint Colors That Are Out for 2025, According to Interior Designers

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Color trends come with a caveat—regardless of what everyone else is saying, you should always use the colors you love. That being said, you can often trace a room back to a specific moment in time thanks to the hues at play. Think about a classic bright orange—that’s the 1970s. A Tuscan-inspired brick red and mustard yellow? It must be a ’90s kitchen. The early aughts brought bright turquoise; the mid-aughts? If it’s gray, it must be 2015.

What the next year will bring is always a mystery, but interior designers do have a hunch about which colors they’d like to wave goodbye to when the clock strikes midnight on December 31. Here, the five paint colors that experts say are out for 2025.

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Navy Blue

The first passé color of 2025 is going to be a surprise—and a heartbreaker—for many people. While navy blue has been a mainstay in both coastal interiors and glam rooms, it’s time to bid adieu to the hue for a bit. “We’ll see people begin to pull away from navy,” says Barrie Spang, owner and lead designer of Sapphire Pear. “It’s been an overused accent color in kitchens and baths for so long.”

Cool Gray

Gray has been on the out list with designers for nearly half a decade, but they’re still trying to get the message across to those who keep gray-washing their homes. “Everyone is tired of cool gray,” says interior designer Sarah Pickard. “Warm trends are cycling back in popularity.” So, rather than resorting to another cold, austere gray, reach for a warm taupe or beige. It may feel like you’re channeling the ’90s just for a second, but the result is more friendly and welcoming.

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Black

Black has been all over every style of home for years now, from modern farmhouses to moody Victorians. But the tides are starting to shift, and designers are moving away from stark black in favor of something that feels slightly warmer and more approachable.

“Dark browns are replacing pure black tones,” says Pickard. These tones may read as black from far away, but there’s more of a warmth and depth to them. It’s a feeling that goes perfectly with the cozy, relaxed vibe that spaces are trying to evoke in 2025.

Purple

2024 was a big year for purple. From vivid violet to light lavender, this mysterious hue was popping up in nearly every space in the home. While some brands and designers are counting on the continuation of purple in 2025, it’s not a universal favorite. “Purple variations will not be a trend in 2025,” says Cristiana Crin, the founder and director of design at Perpetuum Designs. The jury is out on this one, but let’s see if Crin’s prediction holds true.

Sage Green

Sage green has been the sweetheart of the design world for several years. It’s offered a bit of respite in the chaos of the world, and has been the color du jour on everything—from kitchen cabinets to wallpapered bedrooms. But it might be time for this calming, nostalgic hue to take a back seat—at least temporarily.

“Dusty blues will replace sage green in 2025,” says Heather Goerzen, director of design and content at Havenly. “Think of the soft serenity of a sky at dawn or the calm depths of the ocean—these shades evoke tranquility, and are perfect for creating spaces that feel open, fresh, and optimistic.”