The 12 Hottest Interior Paint Colors in The Indianapolis Area (2025-2026)
After painting more than 100 homes in 2025 alone (Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield, Danville, Indianapolis, and Carmel), here are the 12 hottest interior paint colors our clients in the Indianapolis area love– in order of popularity:
- Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) Still the undisputed champion for the 5th year running. Works in literally every lighting situation Indiana throws at it.
- Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) A touch cooler than Agreeable Gray — perfect for north-facing rooms or homes with lots of daylight.
- Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) The greige that looks expensive. Huge in new builds off Hornaday Road and in Avon’s Parks at Prestwick.
- Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) Warm without being yellow — the #1 choice when sellers want to stage a house fast.
- Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) The cleanest white that isn’t cold. Used on 90% of the kitchen cabinets we paint.
- Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) Deep charcoal — almost black. Front doors, accent walls, and kitchen islands are going nuts for it.
- Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65) The brightest, cleanest true white for trim and ceilings when people want that modern look.
- Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) The moody sage green that started in 2022 and never left. Especially popular in Plainfield farmhouses.
- Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) Rich navy that makes white oak floors pop. Kitchen islands and built-ins everywhere.
- Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) 2021 Color of the Year that’s having a massive comeback as an exterior accent and interior accent wall.
- Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005) Slightly warmer than Chantilly Lace — great for whole-house trim packages.
- Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) The perfect light greige when Agreeable Gray feels too dark.
Real Photos from Your Neighbors’ Homes:
Agreeable Beige (SW7036) on walls / Creamy (SW7012) on trim, entire home with the exception of kid’s bedroom and bathroom.– Carmel, IN
Why These Colors Keep Winning in Hendricks County
- They photograph amazingly for Zillow/Redfin listings
- They hide dog nose prints and kid fingerprints better than bold colors
- They make Indiana’s gray winters feel warmer and cozier
- They pair perfectly with the white oak and light wood tones everyone’s installing
Biggest Color Mistakes We See (and How to Avoid Them)
- Choosing a color from a 2-inch chip in the store — you can always order larger samples from the paint companies and tape them up on multiple walls. Or purchase a sample size to paint on the wall.
- Painting an entire house dark colors — gorgeous for 2 weeks, depressing by February.
- Using trendy TikTok colors (think terracotta or mustard) without understanding your fixed elements (flooring, countertops, roof color).
- Forgetting about undertones — a “gray” with heavy purple undertones looks lavender at night.
Free Color Rescue for You
We’ll send our color consultant (yes, she actually went to school for this) to your home for free. She brings paint decks, the full catalogue of 4″ x 4″ paint colors, puts them up on your actual walls, and you get to keep the samples to view them in both daylight and evening light.
Bonus: 2026 Colors We’re Already Seeing Clients are starting to book jobs with:
- Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki (SW6150) – 2026 Color of the year and just about the most perfect neutral that works well with a variety of other colors and styles.
- Sherwin-Williams Mushroom (SW9587) and Sanctuary (SW9583) are two NEW modern, soft neutrals.
- Deeper earth tones like Sherwin-Williams Garden Gate (SW6167) are making a huge come back.
For more of the hottest interior paint color trends check out https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ and their Colormix 2026 Anthology – Volume Two
Want to get ahead of the trend? Book your free consultation now before our spring calendar fills up.
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