How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy Ep 210 | The Hottest Etsy Trends for 2026
It's time for another Etsy Trends episode!!!! Today we're exploring the design shifts shaping buyer behavior as we head into 2026. These are the cues that can help you plan smarter, design intentionally, and create products that really resonate with shoppers in the year ahead.
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Colors of the year:
Benjamin Moore: Silhouette AF-655
Rich espresso brown with notes of charcoal
https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/a69034685/benjamin-moore-color-of-the-year-2026/
Behr: Hidden Gem-- A smoky jade green
PPG has named Secret Safari—a yellow green with lime undertones
https://www.ppg.com/en-US/industrialcoatings/color/coty
Sherman Williams is projecting a few different palettes including:
Icy cool toned pastels
Bold warm fiery colors like natural clay, buttery yellow
Sophisticated dark nocturnal colors—think dark neutrals with a moody edgy
Foundational neutrals (interesting—it seemed like other sources are saying they're out)
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-collections/colormix-forecast/2026
GREAT TREND RESOURCES:
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➡️https://www.kittl.com/blogs/graphic-design-trends-2026/
➡️https://www.hemispheredm.com/latest-trends-in-graphic-design-defining-2025
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