AkzoNobel’s 2027 Color of the Year invites you to live lightly
08 Sep, 2026
Ever since we first lifted the lid on our paints and coatings in 1792, we’ve been coloring people’s lives and protecting what matters most. From deep underground, to homes, cities, transport and even outer space, we use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life.
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Warm your heart, cleanse your soul and lift your spirits with our 2027 Color of the Year, Soulful Sage. It’s an ethereal, soft and silvery green designed to help you live lightly. It sits at the heart of three carefully curated color stories – Glow, Light and Lift – which offer extra dimensions in mood and personality.
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