Colour of the Year 2026 collection

Pantone Colour of the Year: Transformative Teal — And How Westover Gallery Can Help You Use It Beautifully

Each year, Pantone selects a colour that captures the cultural mood of the moment. This year’s Transformative Teal reflects calm, renewal and creative confidence — a shade that sits perfectly between blue’s tranquillity and green’s restorative energy.

It’s a colour that doesn’t simply decorate a space; it reshapes how a space feels.

From artwork to interiors, Transformative Teal offers a rare combination: bold enough to stand out, yet soothing enough to live with every day.

Why Transformative Teal Works So Well in Art

Teal is uniquely versatile because it behaves differently depending on what surrounds it.

It makes warm colours glow

Place teal next to coral, terracotta, blush or gold and those tones immediately appear richer and brighter. In paintings, this naturally guides the eye toward focal points — sunlight, petals, feathers, or reflections.

It creates depth without heaviness

Darker blues can feel formal, and greys can feel flat. Teal adds shadow and atmosphere while still feeling alive, giving artwork a layered, almost luminous quality.

It strengthens nature-inspired subjects

Wildlife, botanical and coastal artwork particularly benefit from teal because the colour already exists in our natural world — water, foliage and distant horizons. The viewer subconsciously recognises this harmony, making the artwork feel balanced and calming.

Transformative Teal in Interiors

Interior designers love teal because it anchors a room while remaining welcoming.

• A teal wall becomes a gallery-style backdrop for framed artwork

• Neutral furniture feels warmer and more considered

• Metallic frames — especially champagne or gold — look instantly more luxurious

• Light-coloured paintings stand out crisply without glare

Unlike trend colours that date quickly, teal acts as a long-term foundation colour. You can update accessories and artwork around it without repainting the entire room.

Bringing the Colour Into Your Home

Knowing teal works is one thing — using it well is another. That’s where a gallery’s experience makes all the difference.

Curated Artwork Selection

At Westover Gallery, artwork is chosen not only for subject but for how colour behaves within a space. Teal-compatible pieces — coastal scenes, wildlife studies, contemporary abstracts — can be selected to complement both bold and neutral interiors.

Framing That Enhances Colour

The right frame transforms how teal interacts with an image.
Warm metallic frames intensify richness, while soft neutrals keep a relaxed, coastal feel. Even mount colour subtly changes how the eye reads surrounding hues.

Personal Interior Advice

Rather than guessing what will work at home, clients can receive guidance on:

• balancing teal walls with artwork tones

• pairing multiple pieces together

• creating a cohesive flow between rooms

Often, a single carefully chosen painting can connect an entire colour scheme.

A Colour That Transforms a Space

Transformative Teal resonates because it reflects how people want their homes to feel — peaceful, expressive and personal. It supports art rather than competing with it, allowing colours within a painting to fully come alive.

With thoughtful placement and expert selection, teal becomes less of a trend and more of a foundation for living with art.

And sometimes, the biggest transformation isn’t repainting a room — it’s choosing the right artwork to hang on the wall.