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Minwax just announced its color of the year 2022.

Color resonates in distinct ways for different people.

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During the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, somegravitated toward soothing neutralswhile others immersed themselvesin bright, uplifting colors.

Minwax is the latest major paint company to announce its selection, but there will be more to come.

Green Olive is available inMinwax’s water-based semi-transparent and solid stains, sold at various retailers nationwide.

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“Satin Rolling Surf is perfect for helping to create spaces that soothe and rejuvenate.”

Krylon’s spray paint color of the year is available at Lowe’s and various other retailers nationwide.

The Pantone paint color of the year 2022 brings a sense of playfulness to interiors andinvites unexpected color combinations.

Pantone Color of the Year 2022 Very Peri

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Pair Very Peri with lush green tones for a refreshing, nature-inspired look in living rooms and home offices.

Or incorporate muted shades like mauve and terra-cotta for a comforting, balanced look that’s well-suited for bedrooms.

“And now those shades of green are coming along back inside the home.”

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In a dining room, it can serve as a sophisticated backdrop that delivers color without going too bold.

All paint colors in theBetter Homes & Gardens Collection, including Laurel Leaf, are available exclusively at Walmart.

The assortment includes 14 nature-inspired hues that span tinted off-whites, warm earth tones, and refreshed primary colors.

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“Evergreen Fog inspires us to begin again and is a great choice for modern interiors and exteriors.”

Then bring in additional layers of texture with natural materials including wood, leather, jute, and rattan.

you might find Evergreen Fog at Sherwin-Williams stores nationwide.

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Each shade was selected for its ties to nature and ability to foster a peaceful, optimistic mindset.

“This palette is designed to simplify color selection for a perfectly coordinated home design.”

Aleutian pairs well with any shade from the collection, including off-white, warm tan, or dusty slate.

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Layer in plenty of texture with natural wood tones and neutral textiles to enhance Aleutian’s comforting feel.

All of the colors in the Softened Refuge collection are available exclusively in Lowe’s stores and online.

Thisripe avocado-greendelivers crowd-pleasing color that’s both relaxing and refreshing.

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The breezy color has a distinctly coastal feel, but it also blends beautifully with contemporary and vintage-inspired designs.

you could find the paint color exclusively at The Home Depot.

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