The Shade Stealing 2026: Benjamin Moore’s “Silhouette” Takes Center Stage
- The VIVANT Team
- Oct 22
- 2 min read
Move over, gray — there’s a new neutral in town, and it’s dressed to impress. Benjamin Moore has just unveiled its Color of the Year 2026, and it’s the impossibly chic Silhouette AF-655, a rich espresso hue with a velvety charcoal undertone that feels like the love child of a tailored Italian suit and a perfectly pulled espresso. In true VIVANT fashion, it’s elegant, grounded, and utterly timeless — the kind of shade that whispers sophistication rather than shouting for attention.
For 2026, design is taking a cue from fashion’s return to classics. Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore’s Director of Color Marketing & Design, says the trend draws inspiration from “the resurgence of suiting and structured silhouettes — the return of timeless pieces.” Silhouette captures that exact mood: it’s about refinement, warmth, and confidence — an antidote to the fleeting trend cycle.
Gone are the days of sterile white walls and colorless minimalism. This hue is your invitation to romantic restraint — sophisticated spaces that feel luxurious but lived in. Think candlelight on wood paneling, leather-bound books, and the soft glint of brass under moody lighting. It’s as much Hamptons library as it is Greenwich townhouse or Palm Beach cocktail lounge — deeply VIVANT in spirit.
How to bring Silhouette home:
Use it as a grounding tone in your dining room or entryway for instant atmosphere. On cabinetry, it lends a couture touch that makes even a morning coffee feel elevated. Pair it with soft whites like Swiss Coffee, gentle blush tones such as First Crush, or a hit of Narragansett Green if you want to layer on drama. The full 2026 palette — featuring warm neutrals and rich accents like Sherwood Tan and Southwest Pottery — is all about balance: modern yet comforting, fashion-forward yet enduring.
In the world of VIVANT, color is never just décor — it’s emotion, identity, and a subtle wink to how we choose to live. Silhouette isn’t about blending in; it’s about standing tall in quiet confidence, like the perfect cashmere coat or that first sip of dark roast on a crisp morning.
2026 is about warmth with intention. Depth with ease. Luxury that feels lived in.
And Silhouette is the hue leading the way.