It’s a gimmick. Yet I always fall for it. Every year at this time, paint companies announce their (cue the drumroll) Color of the Year, or COTY, as insiders call it. They roll out the paint color they ...

As Pantone's "colour of the year 2025" is announced, we explore the paint shades that are trending now – and find out which colours can improve our mood. Deciding on the colour of a room at home is a ...