6 Color Trends That Will Rule 2023, According to Color Experts

The era of vibrancy is upon us. The nation's top color experts decree the reign of neutrals and cool tones over. Bold, playful tones leaning on the warmer side of the color wheel are predicted to skyrocket in popularity in 2023. The reason: People are becoming more adventurous with their color choices as a way to express themselves.

Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, explains that it's not just that people are moving towards using bolder colors, but they are using colors in clever ways—especially in homes. "It’s all about our desire for creative expression," Pressman says. "Understanding that our surroundings influence our mental health, many are expressing their creativity in the home as a way to enhance their feelings of joyfulness and well-being."

People no longer fear committing to a gutsy paint color for their dining room or upholstering sofas in prismatic patterns. Instead, they are thinking about how they can mix different color stories together to create a personal space that is completely unique to them. Andrea Magno, color marketing director at Benjamin Moore, further notes that there may be no better way to refresh one's home than embracing incorporating a more vibrant palette.

"We know that taking a leap into more daring color may not be easy, but once people take the plunge into a color that is either bold, saturated or deep—even in the smallest spaces, they are able to experience the transformational power of color," says Magno.

While it truly comes down to personal preference when choosing the right shade for you, there are a few color families both Pressman and Magno foresee popping up everywhere in the upcoming year. For those looking for inspiration, these are the dix color trends that will be huge in 2023.