Valspar has unveiled its Color of the Year for 2025, and it brings a bold and refreshing reinterpretation of a classic hue.

The season of Color of the Year announcements and color forecasts is upon us! It’s always thrilling to get a glimpse of the upcoming trends in interior design, particularly when it comes to the paint shades that will take center stage. One brand we’ve been eagerly awaiting news from is Valspar, who has revealed their 2025 Color of the Year. Their chosen color, Encore, is a striking deep blue with cool undertones, offering a modern twist on the timeless appeal of navy.

This striking new hue marks a sharp contrast to Valspar's 2024 Color of the Year, Renew Blue, a soft, minty green-blue. The bold decision to move toward a deeply saturated color reflects the evolving trends in interior design, as we embrace a transitional time that combines a variety of aesthetic styles. Sue Kim, Valspar’s director of color marketing, shares, "Encore is suitable for any space or use. Its rich blue tones evoke both the timeless elegance of Old World design and the cutting-edge fusion of the physical and digital worlds, resulting in a color that feels both familiar and surprising at once."

Kim further explains, "Encore’s versatility also allows it to stand out in playful applications, whether indoors or outdoors, such as on wood, decks, or concrete pavers." It’s worth noting that Encore is unique in that almost every Valspar product—including interior, exterior, furniture, and stain formulas—can be tinted with this color, reinforcing its adaptability.

Below, the brand showcases several ways to incorporate the Valspar Color of the Year 2025 into your home.

On Trim and Built-Ins

Applying Encore to built-ins and trim creates a fresh, modern 'sandwich effect' that adds striking contrast. When combined with Valspar's 2025 Color of the Year, soft white walls, and textured accents like a rattan pendant and wooden planter, it creates an inviting and balanced room design.

On Furniture Designs

Layering Encore in a room alongside other complementary shades of blue creates a look Kim describes as "tonal color harmony." She explains that while the primary color establishes the room's character when it’s applied to every aspect, from walls to furniture to decor, the room's textures offer a soothing tactile experience. As seen in the bathroom above, Encore brings depth and dimension to furniture pieces. Mixing tones from the same color family is also a playful way to incorporate color without overwhelming the space.

On Cabinetry and Doors

Two-tone kitchens are extremely popular right now, and you can easily incorporate Encore into your kitchen by pairing it with a complementary color like Sprig of Sage, as shown above. Using Encore for the cabinetry, doors, and window trim is a great way to ground the space, while the use of mostly white walls keeps the design feeling light and not overwhelming.

On Flooring

As we mentioned before, you can customize almost any Valspar product to match the 2025 Color of the Year, giving you endless possibilities for your painting projects. Encore looks stunning and refined when applied to flooring, like in this garage setting. Its deeper hue also helps hide scuff marks and dirt with ease.