Melodious Ivory is Dutch Boy Paint's 2026 Color of the Year. The hue is described as a soft, creamy neutral that brings a nostalgic, elevated vibe, perfect for showcasing handmade pieces and bold layers. The color serves as an ideal backdrop for layered textures, art and decor collections, and personalized furniture. The press release frames the shade as reflecting a cultural shift toward simplicity, authenticity and intentional living, influencing how homeowners design and experience spaces. Melodious Ivory pairs well with Mapped Blue, inviting brighter, warm interiors. Dutch Boy paints are available exclusively at Menards for in-person sampling.
"Described as a "soft, creamy neutral" in Dutch Boy's Instagram caption, the brand states on its website that Melodious Ivory "brings a nostalgic, elevated vibe, perfect for showcasing handmade pieces and bold layers." It's the ideal backdrop for layered textures, art and decor collections, and furniture that fits your personality. The press release continues, "This inviting neutral speaks to a cultural shift toward simplicity, authenticity and intentional living - qualities that are shaping the way homeowners design and experience their spaces."
"Compared to Mapped Blue, the 2025 Color of the Year, which is timeless and serene, Melodious Ivory invites people to brighten things up and create a warm and happy space to create memories in. In fact, these two colors pair well together - painted stripes, anyone? "Love the warm undertone! I'll have to look into this for our new home build," one person commented on the Dutch Boy Instagram announcement. Another said, "Such a pretty neutral!"
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