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Exploring Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year with Andrea Magno
Episode 436
Saturday, 6 December, 2025
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 Summary00:00 — Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout00:28 — Meet Andrea Magno02:13 — How the Color of the Year Is Chosen07:28 — The Emergence of Silhouette09:08 — Why Brown Is Back (and Where It Works)16:26 — Micro-Trend Fatigue & the Return to Timelessness20:50 — Do Color Trends Last?22:52 — Fashion, Closets, and Color Inspiration24:56 — Andrea’s Favorite Supporting Colors29:16 — Unexpected Places to Use Silhouette31:45 — Ceiling Painting Disasters (and Lessons Learned)34:07 — Common Color-Choosing Mistakes36:13 — The Many Faces of Silhouette37:14 — Closing Thoughts
