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Benjamin Moore Names Silhouette AF-655 2026 Color of the Year

The company cites months of research shaped by tailored fashion’s return to warmer browns.

Overview

  • Described as a rich espresso with subtle charcoal notes, Silhouette is positioned as soft, enveloping and versatile by color director Andrea Magno.
  • The pick arrives with an eight-color Color Trends 2026 palette featuring Raindance, Swiss Coffee, First Crush, Batik, Narragansett Green, Southwest Pottery and Sherwood Tan.
  • Chosen by a six-member team after extensive exploration across design, culture and fashion, the hue is framed through the lens of fine tailoring and craftsmanship.
  • The selection reflects a broader shift toward brown and warmer midtones increasingly used in place of black or charcoal in interiors and apparel.
  • Benjamin Moore recommends using Silhouette to add depth, pairing it with rich navy or bold metallics, and applying it either as a room-drenching shade or a focused accent.