The two major players in paint agree – 2022 is the year of sage green.  Benjamin Moore named their 2022 Color of the Year October Mist.  It is a color they’re calling silvery-green and one that serves as an excellent backdrop for a range of harmonious colors.

Similarly, Sherwin Williams has declared Evergreen Fog their 2022 Color of the Year, saying it is a “soothing, subtle, and a perfect shade to freshen up any space” and a “calming hue.” Their call to action is “Get a Fresh Start” and it is one that inspires.  Who wants to forget the last two years and start with a clean slate?

While Evergreen Fog is a deeper shade of green than Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year, featuring grays and even a bit of blue mixed in, we just can’t help but be struck by the similarity.  After blues, blues, blues, the tide seems to be changing. 

Both colors do evoke a more soothing, relaxed palette – a feeling we all crave in our homes after the tumultuous last two years. It really is no wonder that the colors of nature, ones that provide a spa-like feel are leading the décor palette for 2022.  We do believe color can have an effect on mood and we can all use a calming palette right about now. 

Having the spa-like feel does make both of these colors excellent contenders for bathroom paint colors.  Here’s are 3 mood boards we pulled together featuring the colors of the year.

Benjamin Moore’s October Mist

Sources: Vanity: Overstock, Lighting: Wayfair, Rug: Boutique Rugs, Faux Plant: Crate & Barrel, Towels: Under the Canopy, Mirror Frame: MirrorMate’s Kelso Gold-washed Silver

Benjamin Moore’s October Mist

Sources: Vanity: Pottery Barn, Faux Plant: Lowes, Rug: Boutique Rugs, Lighting: Joss & Main, Vanity: Pottery Barn, Mirror Frame: MirrorMate’s Cherokee Barnwood

Sherwin William’s Evergreen Fog

Sources: Vanity: Home Depot, Towels: Under the Canopy, Lighting: Build.com, Rug: Boutique Rugs, Artwork: Minted.com, Mirror Frame: MirrorMate’s Bellemeade Vintage Silver