Hottest 2020 Paint Trends for Spring—Some May Surprise You

Having trouble finding the perfect paint for your next project? Finding the right hue for a particular room can cause both elation and frustration: The slightest shade variation can change a room’s feel entirely. But with this guide by Realtor.com using data from Fixr, a home improvement site, you won’t have to throw paint at the wall and see what sticks. Fixr surveyed 200 interior designers across the country to get a pulse on the most popular paints for 2020, and the list may surprise you. From classic grey tones to pale pinks, there is a color for every room and every personality. 

The days are finally getting longer (although, hour of sleep, we miss thee!), the temperature is rising, and we've even spotted some cherry blossoms and daffodils in the wild. Yes, after a long, cold, gray winter, we're finally on the verge of spring. And with the change of seasons, we're also feeling like shaking up our home decor.

Of course, one of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest ways to spice up a stale decor scheme is with a fresh coat of paint. But don’t run out and grab the first color that catches your eye! You'll want to be on trend with whichever paint you pick.

Luckily, the folks at home improvement site Fixr have done the hard work of surveying 200 design experts across the country about 2020's biggest emerging paint trends. We’ve rounded up those results—and consulted with a few experts of our own—to bring you this definitive list of the hottest colors of the year for every room in your home (along with how you can get the look).

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