Autumn Winter Trends 2026
This season, introduce rich and comforting colours into your space to create depth, character, and warmth with the Dulux Colour Forecast Evoke palette.
As we transition from summer into the cooler months, the Dulux Colour Forecasters predict a shift toward muted tones and spaces that feel bold and expressive - reflecting individuality, reminiscence, and emotional warmth. The Dulux Evoke palette provides the perfect stepping stone for those looking to embrace colour this autumn and winter, creating a cocooning atmosphere that provides a sense of comfort, reflection, and retreat.
- Dulux Evoke Palette
- Autumn winter trends 2026
1. Bring the warmth with your colours
Dulux Cumberland Street, a moody, rich brown, sets a cosy foundation. By layering earthy neutrals with richer tones, spaces feel welcoming, conversational, and full of character. The colours create a cocooning atmosphere that encourages connection and comfort, transforming the home into a place where people naturally want to gather and spend time together.
TIP: In the cooler months, shifting sunlight can make your spaces feel cooler. Consider heroing warm-based tones like Dulux Benhar, Dulux Desert Road or Dulux Cumberland Street to restore warmth and richness into your space.
If you're feeling stuck, gain colour confidence with personal guidance from the Dulux online Colour Advice team or an book an In-Home Colour Design Consultation.
Colours can look totally different depending on the time of day, so order some A4 Colour Swatches or Sample Pots to see how they look in your natural light.
The Evoke Palette
The colours in Dulux Evoke lean into rich, comforting tones instead of brights - creating depth, character, and warmth. Clay pinks like Dulux Benhar, muted oranges such as Dulux Ligar Bay, and warm mustard/golds like Dulux Desert Road form a versatile base, whilst dramatic shades, including Dulux Warkworth, Dulux Red Jacks, Dulux Wink, and Dulux Deep Aqua, add contrast and a cultured edge.
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Images: Photographer Lisa Cohen, Stylist Bree Banfield.
Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux sample pots and A4 colour swatches.