HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors have been revealed with the 2022 Color Collection of the Year shortlist announced.
The 2022 Color Collection of the Year and 2022 Color of the Year top ranked are listed below.
2022 Color of the Year: ALEUTIAN (HGSW3355)
Influenced by our need to find respite from our day-to-day, Aleutian, the distinguished 2022 Color of the Year, is a beautiful, washed indigo that helps create a space for refuge.
This cool blue is grounded by the warmth of its red undertone, bridging the gap between the warm and cool tones we are bringing into the home. Aleutian is the foundation of the Color Collection of the Year, perfectly mingling with all colors within Softened Refuge.
2022 Color Collection of the Year: SOFTENED REFUGE
This palette showcases how home design is fluid, flexible and approachable; simplicity and comfort are the key design actions in the home.
This Color Collection is soft and natural, emphasizing that our home is our own personal sanctuary. The combination of softened tones has been thoughtfully curated by design experts to be mixed and matched in any combination for a perfectly cohesive look.
The Softened Refuge Color Collection is composed of soft and simple tones inspired by peacefulness with a focus on balanced and meaningful colors that help facilitate tranquility.

- Black Fox (HGSW3471)
- Whole Wheat (HGSW2186)
- Canvas Tan (HGSW4018)
- Retreat (HGSW3283)
- Perfect Greige (HGSW2475)
- Stone Isle (HGSW1796)
- Emerging Taupe (HGSW3035)
- Aleutian (HGSW3355)
- Slate Tile (HGSW1472)
- Alabaster (HGSW4031)
“This palette is designed to simplify color selection for a perfectly coordinated home design,” said Ashley Banbury, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Senior Color Designer.
“Color combinations within Softened Refuge Color Collection can easily be used to craft spaces that help promote positive physical and mental wellbeing.
“The 2022 Color Collection of the Year exemplifies doing more with less, giving a sense of comfort and calmness with color.”
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What is the Color Collection of the Year?
Available exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide and on Lowes.com, the designer-inspired Color Collection of the Year includes 10 complementary colors that are influenced by global lifestyle trends to create a reveal-worthy style that all HGTV fans desire.
Incorporating colors inspired by simplicity and serenity can create spaces that transform the home into a soothing and comfortable space.
This palette helps to design homes that fuel creativity and productivity, while promoting an inviting and tranquil lifestyle. The combination of softened tones keeps things easy and uncomplicated, leaving colors that feel balanced and meaningful.
What is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams launched in 2011, uniting the design expertise of HGTV, and the legendary quality of Sherwin-Williams paints.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams delivers premium paints and designer-curated Color Collections that can be mixed and matched any in combination to create whole home harmony and bring design dreams to life.