The Sherwin-Williams Company SHW has selected Poised Taupe as the Color of the Year for 2017. This earthy neutral shade is the company’s modern take on the color that has been a favorite for years.

Is the taupe itself poised, or are the semantics more in line with Kathie Lee’s statement: “We’re poised for our taupe?” According to Sue Wadden, the new director of color marketing for ...

Enter Universal Khaki—Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams' unified 2026 Color of the Year, marking the first time both brands have aligned on a single shade. It's a foundational color ...