The huge variety of paint shades available can be pretty confusing for people new to interior design. But to those who know what they want the range gives a unique chance to find that exact shade you’re after.
To help you find your way through though we’ve got Louise Smith, senior global colour designer at Dulux, to pick out her top ten paint shades for 2025.
Indigo Night
A deep intriguing blue with a purple tinge, this colour has authenticity and glamour, which is a rare combination. Strikingly modern for exterior architecture and free spirited in interiors; this is the standout colour for 2025.
Citrus Grove 2
A friendly mustard with subtle hints of olive, this yellow is just as soothing as it is special. It brings out the best in other colours, even making well loved neutrals new and exciting. In combination with this yellow, mauve becomes positively floral, magenta jumps to life and peacock blue turns to shimmering satin.
Black Plum
A real chameleon of colour, this violet piques our interest. Depending on the hue next to it, it will show a different face every time. With yellow, the violet element jumps out. Paired with pink, it will pretend to be charcoal or chocolate against light blue.
Peppermint Candy
A fresh and lively mint sorbet colour that has a 1950s flavour.
Ruby Fountain 4
This flirty, blushing warm pink is reminiscent of roses or lipstick on a calendar girl. An effervescent tone, it partners naturally with jade, buttery yellow or palest mint. For a striking tone-on-tone effect, pair it with a robust burgundy.
Bongo Jazz 1
If this orange were a flavour, it would be sweet and intriguing like passion fruit or papaya. This is an electric tone which successfully combines the attitude of orange with the softness and warmth of coral.
Sea Urchin 2
Indecision has never looked so beautiful: balancing on the edge of green and blue, and tempered by a natural veil of mist, this spruce colour would look just as charming on a seaside cabin as it would in a modern apartment.
Chalk Blush 1
Chic, soft and elegant like the fur of a Siamese cat, this understated neutral speaks of the luxury of satin , velvet and chocolate mousse.
A tender grey with just a hint of silver, this cool neutral is complex, yet easy to use. Beautiful in a classic dining room with snow white moulding, it is equally comfortable with deep blue or misty violets.
Imperial Mauve 3
A smoky lilac toned grey which is very sophisticated and creates a feeling of tranquillity and relaxation.
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