Behr’s 2026 taupe pick
Behr named a 2026 taupe exterior stain as its color of the year and rolled out an 18‑color outdoor palette, with select shades available in spray paint at Home Depot for fast door, trim, and patio touchups. That gives a quick, on‑trend option for curb updates or stain swaps on decks and fences. (stocktitan.net)
Behr issued the company announcement via PR Newswire on March 19, 2026, from Santa Ana, Calif., marking the date the new exterior collection was publicly detailed. (prnewswire.com) Kayla Kratz, Behr’s senior director of Color & Design Strategy, described the chosen tone as bringing “a sense of harmony and balance to exterior spaces,” language the company used to position the pick as a neutral anchor for exterior palettes. (prnewswire.com) Behr’s consumer site lists the shade with product codes SC‑153/ST‑153 and notes pairing recommendations and finish guidance intended for decks, fences and trim on its March 19 product page. (behr.ca) The company’s release says select accent colors from the new grouping will be offered in BEHR aerosol spray format for rapid touchups on furniture and accessories, a capability highlighted for quick seasonal refreshes. (prnewswire.com) A Home Depot product listing shows a BEHR PREMIUM 1‑gal solid‑color waterproofing wood stain with SKU #SC‑153 tied to the new shade code on The Home Depot site, indicating immediate retail availability for standard container formats. (homedepot.com) Behr points to its BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer as a top‑rated option in independent lab testing and promotes the formula’s durability claims (up to 10 years on decks and 25 years on fences), while Consumer Reports lists the product in its wood‑stains test program. (behr.com) (consumerreports.org) The company’s announcement names specific accent shades that accompany the launch — including Ocean Abyss, Rumors, Unmellow Yellow, Flirt Alert, Muted Sage, Baronial Brown, Cordovan Brown and Pewter — and presents them as pairing options for doors, shutters and trim. (prnewswire.com)
