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

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