Canadian Paint Forecast 2026: Green Pastures Ahead
DULUX® PAINTS Names Pine Forest as 2026 Canadian Colour of the Year SOURCE: DULUX
Canadians may have a patriotic fondness for the country’s official colour red, but when it comes to indoor living spaces, green will be getting their love in 2026. Think of nature-infused deep green, reminiscent of our country’s vast and lush forests.
That’s the message of leading Canadian paint brand Dulux paints in unveiling Pine Forest (DLX1134-7) as its 2026 Canadian Colour of the Year. This marks the first time the brand has identified a distinct Canadian – rather than global – forecast for the year’s most popular colour.
“Canadian patriotism is at an all-time high, so we thought it only fitting as a Proudly Canadian brand to identify a colour of the year that best reflects Canadian sentiments and directions,” said Mitsu Dhawan, Marketing Director for Dulux.
To select the most popular trending colour, Dulux paints brought together Canadian design, decor and colour experts from across the country for a full-day workshop to represent Canadian perspectives from coast to coast to coast. The group built on international colour and design trend forecasts, identifying green as the most emerging shade reflective of Canadians’ tastes, usage and affiliation with pride.
“Pine Forest is a grounding, serene evergreen tone, rooted in the resilient spirit of the forest, and emanating a sense of optimism, strength and renewal,” Dhawan said. “With about 40% of Canada’s geography covered in forests, green shades are truly representative of our country and are on the cusp of becoming a sustainable and enduring trend in home decor.”
A versatile neutral, Pine Forest works well in any room and with a range of colours and textures. To incorporate the new green into your home, Dhawan offers these tips:
Paint an accent wall with deep green as a rich backdrop for calming, warm mid-tones like soft gold (such as Dulux’s Welcome Home DLX1092-5), rose (such as Dulux’s Just Gorgeous DLX1047-3) or sand (such as Dulux’s Blank Canvas DLX1085-1), infusing the space with a classic yet cozy feel.
Create a moody, earthy aesthetic by pairing the new green with all-Canadian red hues like terracotta (such as Dulux’s Chili Pepper DLX1057-5) or rust (such as Dulux’s Sweet Spiceberry DLX1059-7), and decorating with natural wood tones.
For a modern take on a nature-inspired green colour scheme, add elements of black – whether in furniture, accent pieces, frames or lighting fixtures – to add style and sophistication.
Paint small spaces such as a powder room or guestroom with dark green to create strong visual impact that feels cozy and inviting and gives the illusion that the room is larger than it is.
Take a green colour scheme up a notch by adding interest, dimension and texture with accents that ooze the feel of nature, such as traditional or white bronze, hammered metal, glazed ceramic, and brick tile accents.
Add enduring curb appeal to your home by painting deep green on the front door, shutters and other exterior features. Pine Forest pairs particularly well with red-toned brick, natural stone, and warm-toned neutral siding.
For more information about Dulux’s 2026 Canadian Colour of the Year, and to experiment with colour combinations using the Dulux Paint Colour Visualizer online tool, visit www.dulux.ca.
