{"id":38,"date":"2022-07-07T10:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T10:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:23:06","slug":"on-the-job-with-behr-pro-blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Job with BEHR\u2122 Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section class=\"hero-swiper\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"swiper-container hero-swiper__swiper\">\r\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide hero-swiper__slide\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"hero-swiper__slide-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRO-carousel-COTY26-desktop-1-1.jpg')\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"hero-swiper__slide-info\">\r\n                        <div 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For the 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year, Taupe introduces a balanced neutral that blends soft brown and gentle gray undertones for a refined, versatile finish perfect for your clients\u2019 outdoor spaces.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n House body: Spanish Sand, wood deck: Taupe (solid wood stain), roof trim: Baronial Brown, fence: Taupe (semi-transparent wood stain)\r\n\u200b\u00a0\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe balanced blend of muted tones brings subtle color to exterior surfaces, allowing the natural wood grain to show through for a timeless finish.\u00a0The versatility of Taupe helps to create cohesive residential or commercial outdoor environments across a wide range of exterior applications, making it easy to carry a consistent look across different project types.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n Taupe Featured in Solid Color (SC-153) &amp; Semi-Transparent (SC-153) Stain\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBoth solid and semi-transparent finishes offer a polished look on decks, fences, porches, patio ceilings, railings and more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n House body: Taupe, wood deck: Taupe, ceiling: Chocolate (Semi-transparent Wood Stain), railing: BLACK (Spray Paint)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nApply Taupe in a semi-transparent finish to highlight the natural character of the wood while adding contrast and dimension across the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr choose Taupe in a solid finish for outdoor structures to create a strong architectural feature that anchors the surrounding space.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n House body: Boreal, trim: ULTRA PURE WHITE\u00ae, deck: Cordovan Brown, railings &amp; pergola: Taupe (Solid Wood Stain)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOutdoor Accent Color Collection\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year\u2019s Exterior Stain Color of the Year launches alongside the Outdoor Accent Color Collection, a curated palette of 18 exterior paint colors designed to complement Taupe and personalize outdoor spaces whether it\u2019s a residential or commercial location, making it easier to tailor each job to your client\u2019s style.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTaupe acts as a grounding neutral for larger exterior wood surfaces such as decks, fencing, siding, and pergolas. While Outdoor Accent Color Collection introduces intentional pops of color for doors, shutters, trim, and outdoor d\u00e9cor, creating a cohesive, customized look across each project.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n House body: Boreal, trim: ULTRA PURE WHITE\u00ae, deck: Cordovan Brown, railings &amp; pergola: Taupe (Solid Wood Stain)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo support quick updates on the job, select colors from the collection are also available in spray paint, offering a convenient way to introduce coordinated accents and refresh patio furniture, planters, and outdoor accessories.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n House body:\u00a0Muted Sage,\u00a0floor: Taupe\u00a0SC-153,\u00a0trim:\u00a0ULTRA PURE WHITE\u00ae, swing:\u00a0Park Picnic\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year and Outdoor Accent Color Collection is available exclusively at The Home Depot. Consumers can find Taupe in a variety of BEHR\u00ae products, including the #1 rated exterior stain, according to a leading independent consumer publication, BEHR PREMIUM\u00ae Solid Color Waterproofing Stain &amp; Sealer. The color is also available in BEHR PREMIUM\u00ae Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Stain &amp; Sealer, BEHR\u00ae DECKplus Waterproofing Wood Stain, BEHR\u00ae Solid Color House &amp; Fence Wood Stain, and BEHR PREMIUM\u00ae ADVANCED DECKOVER\u00ae.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo explore the 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year and the Outdoor Accent Color Collection, visit behr.com\/2026staincoty.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ext-Stain-Pro-Blog-Featured-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-read-more size-read-more\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__tags d-flex align-items-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"blogs-article__tag\">Products<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"blogs-article__tag\">Trends<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__header lines-overflow\">\n            2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year: Taupe        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"blogs-article__additional d-flex align-items-center\">\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__author\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/author\/gabriella-levin\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Go to author&#8217;s page<\/span>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gabriella-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Gabriella Levin\" \/>\n                    <p>Gabriella Levin<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__date\">4 weeks ago<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>                                <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-6 col-12\">\n<div class=\"blogs-article\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/blog\/dark-paint-color-trends\/\" class=\"blogs-article__link\">\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__description d-none\">\n            While neutral paint colors like beiges and grays have dominated for decades, darker colors have been trending as people look to incorporate more personality and depth in their spaces that are bold, elegant, and full of possibility. Darker neutrals are also becoming increasingly prominent as the industry shifts to an overall dark and warmer aesthetic across colors, finishes, and materials.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWalls: Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21A\r\n\r\nDarker colors can make a statement in residential and commercial color schemes in a multitude of ways, ranging from small, dramatic accents to full color-drenched spaces. BEHR\u00ae Paint is available in several curated collections like the Designer Collection and\u00a02026 Color Trends Palette with dark hues your clients are craving this year. Hear from Behr Paint Company\u2019s VP of Color and Creative Services, Erika Woelfel, on how to play with bolder color in interesting and unique ways.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nA New Era of Elegance\r\nThe BEHR Designer Collection is designed to highlight the go-to colors that can be used anywhere,\u201d says Woelfel.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt includes many classic, light neutrals that your clients know and love, but it also features some darker, deeper colors to elevate and personalize your clients\u2019 spaces.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSome of the notable colors in the designer collection include Dark Everglade, a shady blackened green that exudes luxury, while Rumors, our 2025 Color of the Year, brings deep, ruby red allure. Dark browns are also trending, including Espresso Beans, which packs a bold and beautiful punch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCracked Pepper, our 2024 Color of the Year, remains in the spotlight for both interiors and exteriors as a soft black with timeless and modern appeal.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThere&#8217;s just amazing versatility with that color,\u201d says Woelfel.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n Walls: Cracked Pepper PPU18-01; Ceiling: Winter White DC-004\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe also calls out Midnight Blue, \u201cwhich is the darkest a blue can be before it turns to black. It\u2019s just beautiful. It has this nice saturation to it, and you can use it with camel-colored neutrals or caramel-colored leather tones.\u201d\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n Right Building: Midnight Blue N480-7; Left Building: Dove HDC-MD-21\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nUsing Dark Colors\r\nDarker colors naturally create cozier and more intimate spaces than lighter colors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nPeople are often afraid or nervous that a darker color will make their room feel smaller,\u201d says Woelfel.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf your client is concerned about this, Woelfel recommends two strategies. The first is color-drenching, which can create a more expansive feeling.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nWoelfel explains, \u201cWhen the walls and the ceiling are the same color, it becomes a cohesive whole. Done well, it actually pushes the boundaries out to make a space appear larger.\u201d\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n Walls &amp; Ceiling: Rumors MQ1-15\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf color-drenching doesn\u2019t fit your client\u2019s style, another option is to skillfully balance the darker colors with light\/neutral colors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\u201cThis avoids the feeling of heaviness that can come with darker colors.\u201d\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA wall split with a chair rail or wainscoting can have a darker color below and a lighter color on top (or vice versa). This approach allows for two different sheens to create dimension and depth, for example a matte finish on upper wall and a satin sheen on wainscoting\u2014as seen in our Paint Sheen Differences blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n Upper Wall: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13; Lower Wall: Aubergine N100-7; Trim &amp; Ceiling: Blank Canvas DC-003\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs always, architectural features of a room are a great opportunity to create a splash of drama.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nPainting the kitchen island or a bathroom vanity with a dark color is a small way to make a big statement for your client\u2019s space.\u201d\r\n&nbsp;\r\nA Note on Dark Colors\r\nOften times, darker colors can be more challenging to apply than lighter colors. It\u2019s important to remember that an experienced painting contractor and high-quality paint are essential to achieving a flawless finish for your client\u2019s space. Choosing a top-quality paint like BEHR\u00ae MARQUEE Interior Paint or BEHR\u00ae DYNASTY Interior Paint can ultimately result in a more vivid finish and keep the surfaces of your projects looking newer longer\u2014all with one-coat hide guaranteed in over 1,000 colors.*\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, stunning, dark colors can be a major commitment for residential and commercial spaces. Done poorly, they can sometimes be overwhelming and distracting in an environment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nSometimes it\u2019s a good idea to start with a big, bold color in a smaller room before using it in a big room,\u201d says Woelfel.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinally, Woelfel doesn\u2019t recommend darker colors in rooms that don\u2019t have enough natural light.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nShe says, \u201cThe best way to use these colors is if you&#8217;re getting plenty of natural light during the daytime and terrific lighting at night that really plays up the color.\u201d\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe also says it\u2019s important to balance darker colors out with lighter furniture, flooring, and\/or artwork.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nTake the risk. It can be amazing.\u201d\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the beautiful, bold colors Behr offers, contact your local Behr Architectural &amp; Design Rep.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n*Limitations apply. One-coat hide in 1,000+ colors. One-coat hide excludes untinted bases, colors outside of the Interior One-Coat Color Collection and all other colors that have not been selected as one-coat hide from other BEHR\u00ae palettes. Not valid when painting over uncoated, porous or repaired interior surfaces; over woods that contain tannins such as redwood or cedar; or when painting over heavy stains, which may require spot-priming, multiple coats, and\/or longer dry time.\r\n&nbsp;        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5120\" height=\"3417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BEHR_PRO_22.06_DESIGNERCOLLECTION_AUD_REC_012.jpg\" class=\"attachment-read-more size-read-more\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__tags d-flex align-items-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"blogs-article__tag\">Trends<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__header lines-overflow\">\n            Dark Paint Color Trends        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"blogs-article__additional d-flex align-items-center\">\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__author\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/author\/emily-howard\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Go to author&#8217;s page<\/span>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Emily-Howard_Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Howard\" \/>\n                    <p>Emily Howard<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogs-article__date\">7 months ago<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>            \r\n            <div class=\"col-md-1\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"row d-sm-none d-flex justify-content-center\">\r\n            <a href=\"\/pro\/onthejob\/trends\/\" class=\"trends__link\">\r\n                See All Posts                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/themes\/behr\/build\/assets\/icons\/svg\/chevron-right.svg\" class=\"trends__link-icon\" alt=\"Right pointing arrow\/chevron\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"shop\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"shop__header title\">\r\n                    Shop Behr Products                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"shop__description\">\r\n                    Explore more on <b>homedepot.com<\/b>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"shop__publisher\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BS_THD_Logo_Exclusive_RGB-1.png\" alt=\"BS_THD_Logo_Exclusive_RGB (1)\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"shop__products\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"col-sm-4 col-12\">\r\n                        <div class=\"shop__product\">\r\n                            <div class=\"shop__product-image\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/pro\/onthejob\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pro-Blog-Interior-Paints.jpg\" alt=\"Pro Blog - 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