Colors Of The Year 2026 Announced By AkzoNobel

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel’s Colors of the Year 2026 are set to bring the Rhythm of Blues™ to the coil and extrusion coatings market, with a trio of upbeat and versatile colors that are calming, connecting and creative.

The Colors of the Year 2026 Rhythm of Blues family comprises three indigo shades: a light blue Mellow Flow™, a dark blue Slow Swing™ and the vibrant Free Groove™ – three different rhythms that offer endless scope for the construction and domestic appliances market segments.

The collection has been designed to offer inspiration, with colors and combinations that resonate with a wide range of design needs.

“Over the last decade, the popularity of warm natural tones has been continually rising, complemented recently with growing interest in palettes of versatile blues. Our Rhythm of Blues collection brings these trends together with a harmonious mix of vibrant colors that enable different moods to be expressed, while supporting on-trend color choices in both the home and the built environment,” explained Heleen van Gent, Creative Director of AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Center.

Rhythm of Blues is the result of extensive research into the color, design, cultural, economic and social trends that shape society. The colors, textures and special effects that take center stage in the collection have been designed to strike a chord in the residential applications and domestic appliances (DA) markets, ultimately making their way through into the commercial and industrial construction markets.

“Our Rhythm of Blues family provides inspiration for architects, designers, fabricators and coaters to create stylish color combinations that reflect customer tastes. They enable us to personalize our environments to fit the times we live in, while bringing calm, comfort and vibrancy to projects and products,” said Henri Bijsterbosch, Color Product Marketing Manager for AkzoNobel’s Industrial Coatings business.

For more information about our Colors of the Year 2026, visit https://www.akzonobel.com/en/about-us/initiatives/color-of-the-year-2026.

About AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel manufactures coil and extrusion coatings for metal construction. For more information, visit https://coilcoatings.akzonobel.com/us.