Cactus Valley Named California Paints 2026 Color of the Year, Embodying Renewal, Harmony, and Organic Calm

A lush, earthy green, Cactus Valley celebrates our enduring connection to the natural world, making it an optimal choice that harmonizes with today’s home interior trends.

ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Paints has announced its 2026 Color of the Year: Cactus Valley (0752), a verdant hue that symbolizes balance, renewal, and humans’ inherent connection to the world around us.

Inspired by desert landscapes and garden greenery, Cactus Valley is reflective of the grounded, nature-centric direction of design trends for 2026 and brings a sense of grounding and renewal to any space. Its rich, organic tone reflects a growing desire to create environments that feel balanced, timeless, as well as with a deep connection to the outdoors.

“Consumers have consistently and increasingly expressed a desire to bring the spirit of the outdoors into their interiors, and California Paints’ Cactus Valley is an ideal way to realize earth-centric aesthetics within any home,” said Dani Doerge, marketing manager, California Paints.

California Paints 2026 Color of the Year is complemented by a thoughtfully curated palette of coordinating colors that aim to bring balance and versatility to a space. Paired with rich teals and deep mauves, Cactus Valley can create depth and sophistication, while soft creams and muted light yellows introduce warmth and subtle brightness. Gentle, powdery blues add a calming touch, creating a harmonious range of colors that work beautifully together or on their own to inspire endless design possibilities.

Compatible California Paints colors include:

• Ranch House (0142)
• Garden Country (0279)
• Midnight Magic (0508)
• Cold North (0688)
• Cave Painting (0147)
• Deep Lagoon (0507)
• Abra Cadabra (0080)
• Apple Sauce (0866)
• Glistening (0813)

…and more.

“Cactus Valley can be used with earthy browns or muted pinks to highlight its organic character, or can be combined with deeper shades for dramatic, layered designs,” said Doerge. “Accents of light yellows or soft aquas, can bring balance and vibrancy to this grounded, versatile hue.”

Cactus Valley works beautifully in a variety of settings, from modern homes to rustic retreats. Use it as a main wall color in living rooms or dining areas to create a calming, nature-inspired backdrop, or as an accent in kitchens and entryways for a pop of earthy sophistication. It’s a color that embodies consumer desires in 2026, and has the potential to transform any space into a true, earth-bound retreat.

California Paints is part of the ICP Group, a leading North American chemical and coatings manufacturer. To learn more about California Paints, visit www.CaliforniaPaints.com. To learn more about ICP Group, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

About ICP

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.