CLEVELAND — Valspar, a paint and coatings company and resource for professionals and DIYers, has announced Encore 8002-45G as its 2025 Color of the Year.

"Encore is a color for any space or application. Its atmospheric deep blue tones emulate both the elusive the luxury of Old World design and the futuristic blending of our physical and digital world, making it a color that feels familiar and unexpected at the same time," said Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. 

Encore stands apart as nearly every Valspar paint product — including a variety of interior, exterior, cabinet and furniture, metal and concrete paint, and stain formulas — can be tinted in this hue. From interior walls, cabinets, and furniture to exterior decks, sheds, and concrete, Encore invites both novice and experienced DIYers to build an environment in which artistry and imagination abound. 

Fresh take on a classic color 

Whether pairing traditional hues with bold new applications such as color-drenching or adding bespoke decor from artisanal makers, the resulting interiors intermingle styles, techniques, and eras for a look that feels both fresh and reminiscent. Blending futuristic sensibility with a nod to the past, the spirited nature of Encore saturates every part of the home with a hint of imagination. 

“With everyday stress reaching a crescendo, we are often compelled to build peace and restoration into 
our routines, lifestyles, and surroundings,” said Kim. “Encore allows us to reach for more as we reclaim 
our imaginations and embrace 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.” 

For more information on the Valspar 2025 Color of the Year, please visit: valspar.com/color-of-the-year.