American paint manufacturer, Benjamin Moore are leaders when it comes to paint colour trends. With over $1billion turnover a year, they know what they are talking about when they announce a new colour of the year. The Colour of the Year 2025 has just been announced and it’s called Cinnamon Slate. What a gorgeous name for a start!

Cinnamon Slate is a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown. I think its a beautifully subtle colour that will work in so many different interior schemes.

It’s a colour that reflects a growing interest in more nuanced muted colours.

The colour celebrates the intricacy and dimension of in-between hues.

Cinnamon Slate perfectly encapsulates the idea of a quietly colourful hue. It packs a punch but doesn’t demand your attention in the way a brighter colour might.

Cinnamon Slate is adaptable yet distinct, providing balance to any design. I love how it works with the greens, pinks and the wood here.

Its unique undertones lend depth and richness to schemes throughout the home. Here it looks very sophisticated with accents of grey and mustard.

It is a quietly colourful tone with red undertones so it’s an earthy grounded warm shade.

It has a soft velvety feel which pairs perfectly with organic materials, rounded shapes and soft textiles.

When Benjamin Moore announces a Colour of the Year they also release an accompanying Colour Trends 2025 palette. This year it consists of nine muted hues that are calm, yet quietly confident.  I really love this palette with it’s beautiful browns and greens.

Ranging from neutrals to moodier tones across the colour spectrum, they work alone beautifully or together harmoniously to create a colour palette that transitions gracefully from room-to-room in your home.

I love Cinnamon Slate. I think it is sophisticated and contemporary, but would also work in a traditional home full of antiques and old paintings.