The 2026 Chevy Trax debuts the crossover's third model year, and with it, two new colors. Now, we're taking a closer look at ...

It’s a gimmick. Yet I always fall for it. Every year at this time, paint companies announce their (cue the drumroll) Color of the Year, or COTY, as insiders call it.

Let's get something straight: There's nothing wrong with choosing a paint color you love, even if it doesn't top the paint color charts. In fact, choosing a color that doesn't speak to you might ...

They may feel like subtle differences between shades on a paint chart, but once on a larger scale (such as painted on your walls), the undertone can have a big influence on how a color is perceived.

Instead, some of the most problematic paint color issues come about through the absence of professional expertise. Designers can help turn a ho-hum palette into a full-fledged work of art.

After all, when you look at a custom paint color chart you may want lime green today but tomorrow it's tangerine, and a month later you're having your car rubbed out and it's now candy magenta!

Best Exterior Paints of 2025 We tested formulas from Behr, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and other brands to find long-lasting options that resist dirt and mildew ...