Rust-Oleum Names Mauve Classic 2027 Color
The paint maker's Wall Paint Color of the Year is a smoky mauve with subtle gray undertones, unveiled as colder weather moves attention indoors.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Interior Decorating
Rust-Oleum unveiled Mauve Classic (RO1130) as its 2027 Wall Paint Color of the Year on November 2, 2026. The modern mauve, with a smoky quality and subtle gray influence, leads a broader mix of colors the company expects to trend next year.
Why it matters
The selection gives homeowners a current reference point as they consider interior refreshes heading into 2027. Rust-Oleum's choice reflects a shift toward softer, muted tones within its collection of more than 500 colors.
Mauve Classic is color code RO1130 and is available now at Blain's Farm & Fleet locations. The Rust-Oleum line includes interior and exterior options across multiple performance levels, though pricing details were not provided.
The players
Rust-Oleum
Rust-Oleum is a longtime American coatings manufacturer based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, known for its spray paints and home improvement finishes.
The details
Rust-Oleum selected Mauve Classic from its curated palette and promotes it through a Paint Color Visualizer on its website that lets shoppers preview the shade virtually. The company describes the color as a modern take on mauve with a smoky quality and subtle gray influence.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Rust-Oleum unveils Mauve Classic as its 2027 Wall Paint Color of the Year.
2027: Mauve Classic serves as Rust-Oleum's Wall Paint Color of the Year.
Culture Shift
Rust-Oleum's annual color selection follows the established practice of paint makers naming one shade each year to signal design direction. Mauve Classic's smoky, muted character reflects a broader move away from bright saturated tones toward softer, more lived-in palettes in home decor.
Homeowners planning interior paint projects can preview Mauve Classic using Rust-Oleum's Paint Color Visualizer before buying. The paint is available now at Blain's Farm & Fleet locations, making it practical to test the shade in a room before committing.
The takeaway
Testing a color virtually or with a sample before painting a full room helps avoid costly mistakes. Mauve Classic's muted tone may suit homeowners looking for a warmer alternative to stark neutrals.
Further reading
Explore more trends in Interior Decorating to see how paint colors fit into broader home design choices.
More information
Browse the full Rust-Oleum paint color collection and visualizer to preview Mauve Classic and other options.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
