“Artifact invites reflection and calls us to pause, reassess and reconnect with what’s essential and gives meaning to our lives,” said Michelle Vincent, Pittsburgh Paints color and design manager. “Artifact creates balance without feeling flat. It is nostalgic, but not regressive, by pulling forward what was good from the past and reshaping it into something newly personal and curated. This color feels rare not because it is loud, but because it is used intentionally.”

Drawing inspiration from water, Artifact pulls from the vitality of greens and the depth and fluidity of blues. Like water, the color adapts to its surroundings while channeling an energy that invites reconnection with nature.

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According to Vincent, in 2027, homeowners and professionals alike are choosing colors that are rooted in longevity and give authorship over spaces that reflect personal style preferences. This comes to life through three key design collections:

Foundations Collection returns to what matters most, stripping back to essentials to create spaces that feel grounded, clear and purposeful. Anchoring hues like Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), Thyme Green (PPG1128-6) and Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13) create a sense of stability and ease, establishing a strong foundation for reflection, possibility and for recalibration to begin.

In Motion Collection embraces change as an active, ongoing process. Within this collection, colors such as Smoky Orchid (PPG1179-2), Nostalgia (PPG1049-3) and C’est La Vie (PPG1120-6) introduce greater contrast and expression, reflect spaces that adapt, respond and evolve alongside the people who use them. Bold, unexpected tones invite experimentation and personalization, capturing the energy of environments in transition and the freedom to adjust along the way.

Resolution Collection settles into a state of quiet alignment, where every space feels balanced, refined and complete. A thoughtful blend of hues like Craftsman Gold (PPG1092-4), Juniper Berry (PPG1145-6) and Discover (PPG1021-3) brings both depth and calm, moving away from excess toward thoughtful curation. This is recalibration realized, an environment that feels cohesive, intentional and comfortably lived in.

“In 2027, consumers, designers and industry professionals are choosing colors that hold emotion, memory and meaning; colors that feel safe enough to build new traditions within,” said Vincent. “Artifact answers the call to recalibrate.”

To explore Artifact and the color palettes within each collection and how they come to life in Residential, Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare/Wellness, Multi-Family/Mixed Use, Workplace and Education settings, visit the Pittsburgh Paints 2027 trends page.

Artifact can be tinted in Pittsburgh Paints products, available at Pittsburgh Paints stores and independent retailers across the U.S.

The Pittsburgh Paints brand is part of The Pittsburgh Paints Company, a leading producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives and sealants for homeowners and professionals in the United States.

About the Pittsburgh Paints Co.

With 150 years of product innovation, Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most iconic and respected brands: Glidden, Olympic, Pittsburgh Paints & Stains, Liquid Nails, Homax, Pittsburgh Paints Tru-Industrial and Flood. Products are available at The Home Depot, Walmart, Menards, Lowe’s, independent retailers and more than 500 Pittsburgh Paints Co. company stores in the U.S. Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s headquarters is in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, located 20 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Learn more at Pittsburgh Paints Co. and follow the company on LinkedIn.

The selection gives architectural-coatings manufacturers and suppliers an early view of the color families and design themes the brand expects to influence 2027 demand. Follow PCI’s architectural coatings coverage.