The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, including the colors we should use to decorate our homes. Paint companies have already rolled out their top hues for 2021, and it's no surprise that the pandemic has had an enormous impact on what's expected to dominate home décor in the year. Many of the chosen colors are warm and comforting, with shades of aqua showing up more than once. If you're craving some color therapy or want your home to stand apart from other Minneapolis homes for sale or Saint Paul homes for sale, you're sure to find some inspiration from these colors of the year.

• Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze
  Sherwin-Williams selected a warm, grounding shade of gray-brown as its 2021 color of the year. Urbane Bronze is intended to reflect the current need for serenity, stability, and renewal. The shade can make a sophisticated statement when used as an accent or primary color. Try it on all four walls in a den or bedroom to create a cozy atmosphere. You can also use Urbane Bronze on kitchen cabinetry or built-ins and then finish surrounding walls in a warm white for a sleek, contemporary look. The bold shade can work well on your front door or an accent wall in the living room.
  
  
• Benjamin Moore Color of the Year: Aegean Teal
  Benjamin Moore selected a soothing and harmonious blue-green for its color of the year. Aegean Teal combines the tranquil nature of blue-green with a gray undertone that keeps the color modern. You can use it in the bedroom, home office, or on kitchen cabinetry and built-ins. This classic shade can stand on its own or pair beautifully with other colors, including creamy off-whites, buttery yellows, and earthy hues. To enhance the palette's warmth and create a balanced look, consider decorating with natural materials such as brick, stone, or wood.
  
  
• Pantone Colors of the Year: Ultimate Gray + Illuminating
  With 2020 having been a complete wash, Pantone, the global authority on color, picked two contrasting shades for 2021: Ultimate Gray and a cheerful yellow called Illuminating. The marriage of these two hues expresses a message of fortitude, positivity, and hopefulness. Ultimate Gray can be used as the base or dominant color. Illuminating can be used on wall décor, accent furniture, accessories, or the front door.
  
  
• HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year: Passionate
  HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams chose a rich, saturated red called Passionate. The bold yet elegant hue merges modern design with traditional charm. When used thoughtfully, the color can be immersive and incite emotion, especially when you balance the boldness of red with natural textures and soft whites. You can transform a dining room into a cheerful spot for entertaining and turn a bedroom into a soothing retreat for recharging. You can also mix Passionate with a neutral color like white for a dynamic design in the living room.
  
  
• Glidden Color of the Year: Aqua Fiesta
  Glidden chose not to pick a trendy color for 2021. Instead, the company selected Aqua Fiesta as its Accent Color of the Year for 2021. Aqua Fiesta is a cheerful and refreshing aquamarine color that looks great in a living room, kitchen, bath, or bedroom. While this vibrant blue-green might a bit overwhelming when used all over the wall, it works great when paired with other neutral paint colors. You can transform any room into the ultimate laid-back space by pairing Aqua Fiesta with cream or a cool gray.

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