THE COLORS, SIDE BY SIDE
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
BEHR
Original digital swatch layout. These screen approximations are a starting point; confirm each color with a physical paint sample in your room. Brand names identify the paints; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Three familiar paint brands have arrived at the same color family for 2027, but their choices tell different stories. Benjamin Moore selected Webster Green HC-130, Sherwin-Williams chose Celery SW 6421, and Behr introduced Grounded T27-01.
That shared direction is interesting; it is not a reason to choose blindly. A light green, a more assertive green and an earthy olive can play very different roles in a home. Here is a closer look at the official selections, followed by Strata's design interpretation of where each might be worth exploring.
Benjamin Moore: Webster Green HC-130
Benjamin Moore announced Webster Green on October 14, 2026. Its 2027 palette pairs the green with seven additional shades, including White Down, Nelson Blue and Antique Copper. The brand frames the collection around colors with historic references and continued relevance.
Our design take: explore Webster Green when you want green to be a distinct part of the room's character, rather than a barely perceptible tint. A study, a painted furniture piece or cabinetry could be a starting point, subject to the room's materials and the appropriate coating system. Try it with the wood and artwork you actually own before building a new palette around it.
Sherwin-Williams: Celery SW 6421
Sherwin-Williams identifies Celery SW 6421 as its 2027 Color of the Year, describing a light green. The September 17, 2026 joint announcement also identifies subtle yellow undertones; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams uses the code HGSW6421.
Our design take: Celery is the direction to sample if you want color to feel lighter in the composition. Consider it against pale textiles, wood and the room's existing white finishes. Pay particular attention to its yellow-green character beside flooring and stone. A light color can still be an expressive choice, especially across a large wall.
Behr: Grounded T27-01
Behr announced Grounded on August 26, 2026. The brand describes an olive-to-moss green with brown undertones and places it within a broader 2027 palette of neutrals, earth tones and softer accent colors.
Our design take: consider Grounded when you are drawn to an earthier palette. Test it beside stone, timber and woven fabrics rather than judging it in isolation. The brown influence may offer a useful bridge between green and existing warm materials, but the actual combination needs to be seen in your light.
Which one is right for your home?
Do not begin with a competition between brands. Begin with the job the color needs to do. Do you want a light background, a clear color statement or an earthy connection between materials? Then compare physical samples against the finishes that will remain.
These are design directions, not guarantees about how a shade will look in every room. Nor does a Color of the Year label establish durability, coverage or suitability for cabinetry. Those depend on the specific paint product, preparation and application.
Test the complete combination
Place larger samples beside the floor, trim, stone and upholstery, and view them in daylight and under your usual evening lighting. Move the samples between walls instead of making the decision from one convenient spot.
Confirm the brand, color code, product and sheen with your painter. Similar names are not evidence of identical color, and a cross-brand match should be reviewed as its own sample. If the color continues into an adjoining room, check the shared view before approving it.
The strongest takeaway from these three selections is possibility, not obligation. You can enjoy a new green without changing everything around it. Strata can help develop a coordinated color and material palette that makes sense for your home and the way you live.
Color names, codes and announced years verified against the brands' official sources on October 31, 2026. Room suggestions are Strata's editorial interpretation, not manufacturer performance claims.