There is a quiet beauty in colors that feel connected to the natural world. Some colors do more than transform a room; they change the way it feels. BEHR’s 2027 Color of the Year, Grounded (T27-01), is one of those colors. A mossy olive with earthy brown undertones, Grounded balances softness and depth. Inspired by the restorative essence and quiet energy of nature, this refined green creates spaces that feel warm, connected and effortlessly inviting.
Grounded speaks to a growing movement toward spaces that feel rooted, lived-in and real. It leaves room for imagination to move freely, giving the home the rare feeling of being both settled and quietly alive with possibility.
Grounded brings the outdoors in with a shade that feels rooted and dimensional. It carries the feeling of standing among towering trees or walking a wooded trail just as the light begins to shift. Fresh and energizing in the morning, then deeper and more enveloping by evening, Grounded ebbs and flows with the day.
Where to Use Grounded Throughout the Home
Designed for transformative impact, Grounded creates a warm, connected atmosphere throughout the home. In a sun-drenched living room or sunroom, this olive green paint adds depth while still feeling natural and inviting. In a study or bedroom, Grounded creates a cocoon-like setting that encourages calm, focus and relaxation. As one of BEHR’s soothing green paint colors, it brings a mind-clearing quality to personal spaces without feeling too bold.
Dining Rooms
In a spacious dining room, Grounded creates a backdrop that feels both stable and welcoming. Its mossy olive tone adds depth to the walls while the earthy brown undertones bring warmth, making the space feel grounded, intimate and aligned to nature.
Kitchen Cabinetry
Painted across the cabinetry, Grounded brings depth and organic elegance to this spacious kitchen. Its rich, mossy olive hue anchors the room, while subtle brown undertones create a natural connection to the warm wood flooring and complement the stainless-steel appliances, brass fixtures, and copper accents.
The result is an inviting place to pause – whether for a quiet cup of coffee, a leisurely breakfast, or an evening conversation – and a kitchen that feels comfortable, and beautifully lived in.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Rooted in renewal, Grounded brings a sense of calm and quiet energy to personal spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms. Its mossy olive hue envelops the room with warmth and depth, creating a soothing atmosphere that encourages moments of rest and rejuvenation.
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Using Grounded on Home Exteriors
Grounded creates a seamless bridge between the home and the natural landscape that surrounds it. The result is a layered exterior palette that feels organic and timeless. As one of BEHR’s nature-inspired green exterior paint colors, Grounded brings a sense of calm and connection to outdoor spaces while blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living.
As our homes continue to evolve into places of comfort and restoration, Grounded reminds us that color can shape the way a home looks, feels and functions. Whether used to create a welcoming gathering space, a peaceful retreat or a home exterior harmonizing its surroundings, this refined mossy olive brings warmth, depth and lasting character.
Ready to experience Grounded in your own space? Visit BEHR.com to explore the color and choose the sampling option that works best for you: order a traditional 8 oz. paint sample in your preferred sheen or purchase a large peel-and-stick sample from Samplize.com, made with two coats of real BEHR paint. BEHR paint is available exclusively at The Home Depot.
Colorfully yours,
Kayla
A: BEHR Grounded T27-01 is a mossy olive green with earthy brown undertones. It brings warmth and depth to a room while keeping the space connected to a natural, restorative color story.
A: Grounded works well in gathering spaces, personal retreats and hardworking rooms. Use it to create depth in a living room, calm in a study or bedroom, warmth in a dining room or a sophisticated focal point in the kitchen cabinetry.
A: Yes. Grounded can create a warm, organic focal point on kitchen cabinetry, especially when paired with natural materials, warm wood tones and surrounding finishes that let the mossy olive hue feel balanced rather than heavy.
A: Yes. Grounded can extend naturally to exterior spaces, including siding, where its mossy olive hue connects the home to the landscape and pairs well with natural wood elements. For exterior finish planning, use BEHR’s exterior paint sheen guide.
A: Mossy olive green pairs naturally with warm woods, earthy neutrals, organic textures and finishes that echo the outdoors. For a grounded palette, let the green carry the depth and use natural materials to add warmth and balance.
A: Sample the color in the actual space and review it throughout the day. A color like Grounded can feel fresher in morning light and deeper by evening, so testing helps you understand how it will look with your lighting, furnishings and finishes. You can start from BEHR’s paint sample and online shopping tools.
A: Choose sheen by surface and traffic level. For interior walls in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining rooms, BEHR lists Eggshell Enamel as an option for moderate-traffic areas; for cabinets, trim and high-moisture areas, Semi-Gloss Enamel is commonly used. Use BEHR’s interior paint sheen guide to match the finish to the project.
