Valspar has announced Encore 8002-45G as the color of the year 2025. Encore is a solid, honest shade of blue that creates a joyful respite from life’s ups and downs and defies evolving interior styles and fast-moving trends.
“Encore is a color for every space and every application. Its atmospheric, deep blue tones reflect both the elusive luxury of Old World design and the futuristic fusion of our physical and digital worlds, making it a color that feels simultaneously familiar and unexpected,” said Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. “This makes it an ideal backdrop to ground a space and leave room for spirited pops of color in complementary colors. Encore’s versatility means it can also shine on its own through playful applications indoors and outdoors, such as on wood, patios or concrete pavers.”
Encore stands out because nearly any Valspar paint product – including a variety of paint and stain formulas for interior and exterior, cabinets and furniture, metal and concrete – can be tinted in this shade. From interior walls, cabinets and furniture to outdoor patios, sheds, concrete and more, Encore invites both novice and experienced DIYers to create an environment where artistry and imagination abound.
Fresh interpretation of a classic color
Modern design embraces new trends by combining influences from the past with modern techniques. Whether combining traditional hues with bold new applications such as dye inks or adding bespoke decorations from artisans, the resulting interiors blend styles, techniques and eras for a look that is both fresh and nostalgic. Combining futuristic sensibilities with a hint of the past, Encore’s spirited nature brings a touch of fantasy to every part of the home.
“When everyday stress reaches its peak, we are often compelled to build rest and relaxation into our routines, lifestyle and environment,” said Kim. “Encore allows us to strive for more by reclaiming our imagination and embracing a more joyful version of adulthood. From form to function to color, our home is a place where we rejuvenate and find happiness with our family, friends and community.”
Playful palettes
Accentuate Encore in any room by using seasonless shades that share its enduring qualities, such as Lavender Escape 4002-7B, Branch of sage 8004-28D, Gosling 8007-4F And Graceful Grey 8006-2Eor create a fully immersive experience using the following applications:
Tonal color harmony: From contemporary to traditional home styles, a fully immersive color design approach inspires casual modernity and has become a signature style for the home. While the base color adds personality and tone when applied to all elements of a room, from the walls to furniture and decor, the textures in a room provide a restful tactility. To achieve this look, pair Encore with complementary blues like Moroccan Resort 8002-45F, Peyton 8002-45E, Paradise Found 8002-45D, Moonlight 8002-45C, Blue Prism 8002-45B And Blueberry Ice Cream 8002-45A.
Tonal maximalism: Achieve tonal maximalism through monochromatic interior design, also known as color drenching, by applying Encore to every element in a room. This design approach creates a clean, crisp aesthetic, infused with softness and a little nostalgia for times gone by.
The 2025 Valspar Color of the Year is available exclusively in Lowe’s stores nationwide, on Lowes.com and on the Lowe’s mobile app. Valspar Reserve®, Signature®, Ultra®, 2000™, 4000™, Simplicity® and ExpressCoat™ interior paints, oil-infused enamel paints for cabinets and furniture, doors and trim, and Rust Protection, Solid Color Concrete Stain, Pre-Catalyzed Epoxy, Direct-to-Metal Acrylic, and Defense™, Duramax®, SeasonFlex®, SeasonPlus®, StormCoat®, One-Coat Solid Stain & Sealer and exterior paints for masonry, stucco and brick offer endless application possibilities and can be tinted with Encore 8002-45G.
For more information about Valspar’s 2025 Color of the Year, visit: www.valspar.com/en/colors/color-of-the-year.
