While green continues to hold a powerful and enduring presence in the world of interior design, major paint manufacturers are beginning to pivot toward a more delicate approach for the coming years. Sherwin-Williams, in collaboration with HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, has officially announced Celery as its Color of the Year for 2027. Described as a soft, herbal green infused with subtle yellow undertones, the hue feels distinctly fresh without relying on the overly vibrant or saturated qualities often associated with spring greens.
This announcement marks a notable departure from the deeper, moodier jewel tones and forest shades that have dominated residential interiors over the last several years. Instead, Celery (designated as SW 6421 by Sherwin-Williams and HGSW6421 through HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams at Lowe’s) leans into a more understated, nature-inspired palette. Its muted yellow-green character introduces a natural warmth to domestic spaces while preserving an airy, light-filled quality. For homeowners and designers hesitant to introduce heavy pigments, the shade offers an approachable entry point into color, adding personality and connection to the outdoors without overwhelming a room.
According to Ashley Banbury, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, the selection of Celery was driven by a broader cultural shift in how people view their living environments. The shade was chosen because it directly reflects today’s prevailing priorities, which heavily center on wellness, emotional balance, and personal connection. Banbury notes that homeowners and designers are increasingly prioritizing wellness at home, actively seeking out soothing, restorative environments that actively support mental health and overall well-being.
The choice of Celery stems from extensive research conducted by the Sherwin-Williams Trendsight Team, who positioned the color as a cornerstone of the company’s 2027 Colormix Trend Forecast, titled "Rewild." This overarching forecast captures a growing design movement that favors interiors that feel genuinely comfortable, lived-in, and authentic, moving away from spaces that appear meticulously styled or overly curated. The color direction draws inspiration from the natural world, yet it avoids obvious botanical references, favoring tones that integrate seamlessly into everyday living.
A central element of Celery’s design appeal lies in its careful balance between being soothing and softly energizing. Because the shade incorporates just enough yellow in its formulation, it successfully avoids feeling cool, sterile, or subdued. At the same time, its muted green base acts as a gentler, more sophisticated alternative to brighter, more demanding hues. This versatile combination makes Celery exceptionally adaptable, allowing it to function harmoniously across contemporary layouts, transitional spaces, and homes with a more traditional aesthetic framework.
To support and complement the 2027 Color of the Year, Sherwin-Williams has curated a comprehensive accompanying palette that bridges earthy neutrals, deeper greens, and more expressive accent colors. Foundational neutrals such as White Flour and Woven Wicker establish a calm, cohesive base, while shades like Artichoke, Cocoon, and Georgian Bay introduce greater visual depth, weight, and contrast to a room.
For those looking to create bolder, more dynamic combinations, the palette extends into richer territory with Kirsch Red and Plum Brown, which bring substantial warmth and depth to a space. Meanwhile, Potentially Purple and Cosmos offer softer, more unexpected tonal pairings that push traditional boundaries. The broader forecast even extends its nature-inspired approach to wood finishes through a partnership with Minwax, incorporating Minwax Pickled Oak—the wood stain brand’s own 2027 Color of the Year—into the narrative.
As Ashley Banbury explains, Celery truly shines when utilized as part of a thoughtfully curated palette composed of rich, grounding hues designed to layer depth and architectural dimension into a home. Rather than relying on a dramatic, high-contrast statement to alter a room’s dynamic, the Sherwin-Williams 2027 selection demonstrates that a relatively quiet, balanced shade can still noticeably shift the emotional and visual atmosphere of an interior space. Celery is now officially available as SW 4621 through standard Sherwin-Williams retail locations and as HGSW6421 through HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams at Lowe’s.
