Exploring Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year with Andrea Magno

Exploring Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year with Andrea Magno

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints December 6, 2025 Duration: 39:02

In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen sits down with Andrea Magno, Director of Color Marketing and Design at Benjamin Moore, for an inside look at the 2026 Color of the Year: Silhouette. Andrea walks us through the behind-the-scenes process of selecting the color, the cultural and design trends that shaped this year’s choice, and why this rich, moody brown feels both fresh and timeless.

You’ll hear practical tips on how to use Silhouette throughout your home, how to pair it with the rest of the 2026 palette, and what sets this year’s colors apart from short-lived micro-trends. Andrea also shares stories from her years in color research and design, offering listeners a grounded and inspiring guide to making thoughtful color decisions.

Episode Summary

00:00 — Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:28 — Meet Andrea Magno

02:13 — How the Color of the Year Is Chosen

07:28 — The Emergence of Silhouette

09:08 — Why Brown Is Back (and Where It Works)

16:26 — Micro-Trend Fatigue & the Return to Timelessness

20:50 — Do Color Trends Last?

22:52 — Fashion, Closets, and Color Inspiration

24:56 — Andrea’s Favorite Supporting Colors

29:16 — Unexpected Places to Use Silhouette

31:45 — Ceiling Painting Disasters (and Lessons Learned)

34:07 — Common Color-Choosing Mistakes

36:13 — The Many Faces of Silhouette

37:14 — Closing Thoughts


Home In Progress is a weekly conversation hosted by Dan Hansen from RepcoLite Paints, born from the belief that a home is never truly finished. It’s a constant, often charming, series of projects and adjustments. This podcast digs into that reality, covering everything from choosing the right paint sheen and troubleshooting a stubborn plumbing issue to planning a garden layout or refreshing a room with a new design perspective. The tone is practical and approachable, blending useful advice with a genuine sense of humor about the inevitable mishaps that come with DIY. You’ll hear specific tips on materials and techniques, discussions on balancing aesthetics with function, and honest talk about what it really takes to maintain and improve your space. Each episode aims to leave you with a tangible takeaway, whether it’s the confidence to tackle a small repair or inspiration for a larger weekend project. It’s for anyone who views their home as a living project-a place of leisure, creativity, and continuous learning. Listen for a mix of straightforward education and relatable stories that make the process of caring for a house feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding part of life.
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