Rich & Refined: Silhouette is Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of The Year.

By Design Interiors
Nov 6, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Dec 2, 2025

Benjamin Moore recently announced their 2026 Color of the Year: Silhouette AF-655.

Rich & Refined: Silhouette is Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of The Year.

"The New Era of Elegant Neutrals"

Benjamin Moore's Silhouette is a rich and moody espresso-brown hue with subtle hints of charcoal. It's a bold neutral that is defined as elegant and enduring. This color moves away from stark whites and grays, embracing deeper, grounded palettes.

This color is inspired by the refined simplicity of classic tailoring. The name 'Silhouette' alludes to this bespoke influence. It offers a warming depth that feels luxurious yet calm. Both commanding and inviting, Silhouette provides a steady foundation for adding metallics, prints, lush fabrics, and softer colors.

How to Use This Elegant Shade

Accent Walls

Consider applying Silhouette as an accent wall. It can create a stunning focal point in your living room, office, or bedroom. The depth of this color draws the eye and adds character to any space.

Trim and Millwork

You can also apply this hue to trim and millwork for a bold contrast. Benjamin Moore experts suggest pairing Silhouette with warm whites, like Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee (OC-45), for a crisp, high-contrast look.

Color Drenching

Color drenching a room in this moody hue can create an immersive and cozy experience! Imagine using Silhouette on the walls, ceiling, and trim of a study, bedroom, or dining room. It truly makes a statement within a home.

Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets

Incorporate this rich hue for kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, or built-ins for a high-end, bold look. Silhouette adds sophistication and elegance to functional spaces.

See the Full Color Picks for 2026

Benjamin Moore also released a full palette of complementary colors to use with their 2026 Color of the Year: Silhouette.

Color Palette Highlights

Swiss Coffee (OC-45): A warm, creamy white that provides a soft and inviting contrast.
First Crush (CSP-310): A muted, blush-toned white that offers subtle warmth.
Raindance (1572): A steely, calming blue-green with versatile gray undertones.
Southwest Pottery (048): An earthy, sunbaked red-brown that adds a touch of warmth and energy.
Narragansett Green (HC-157): A deep, blackened teal that adds historic charm and depth.

Their selected palette ranges from soft, pale neutrals to bolder greens, clays, and tans. Each color pairs beautifully with this espresso-rich hue in its own unique way!