Waypoint Living's Curated Pairings | Sherwin Williams Color of the Year

Later this year, Sherwin Williams unveiled their 2026 color of the year: Universal Khaki, “Tailored and timeless. Find strength in simplicity with an essential neutral selected by our color experts for its beautiful balance of livability and longevity.”

530 Painted Oat

Universal Khaki SW 6150

We could not agree more with Sherwin Williams color of the year 2026, and we love how strikingly similar it is to our adaptable, Painted Oat. Universal Khaki by Sherwin Williams is described as “the easygoing neutral that makes every room feel pulled together”. Warm earthy tones like Oat and Universal Khaki pair beautifully with natural textures, crisp whites, or bold accents. It’s no wonder it is the Color of the Year and one of several trending paint colors.

As nearly every major paint company has released their color of the year, we are seeing 2026 color trends that are rich, organic, and moody. Paint color trends include shades of beige, dark greens, and warm brown hues. If you love the grounding, saturated vibe of trending color, be sure to check out our premium painted and stained finishes inspired by the colors of the year.

If you’re working with a color palette featuring 2026 trends and you’re wanting to coordinate one of our many gorgeous wood or painted finishes with one of the colors of the year, explore our curated pairings. Painting colors on an accent wall, different types of wood wall treatments, or finding décor in your chosen colors is a great way to make your room feel one-of-a-kind and cohesive.