Every year, Dulux Colour experts translate global design trends into the new Colour of the Year. For 2026, it’s The rhythm of blues: a vibrant Free Groove™; an airy light blue – Mellow Flow™; and the meditative dark blue – Slow Swing™. Discover how you can use this versatile family of indigos and their colour palettes to transform your own space. 

Colour expert insights reveal that blue is more than just a pretty hue. It’s a powerful tool in Contemporary home decor, offering both aesthetic appeal and psychological benefits. It’s a colour that offers a sense of stability, fluidity and boundlessness – just the panacea we need in today’s hectic world. It’s also, apparently, the world’s favourite colour. The calming properties of blue make it perfect for creating serene, Fluid colour schemes that can transform any space.