Rooted in natural materials and honest tones, Authentic brings warmth and simplicity to everyday spaces.
Introducing Chameleon L391, our Colour of the Year for 2026. A rich ochre with natural warmth, it creates interiors that feel both grounded and dynamic. Inspired by golden light and sunlit horizons, it brings confidence and vitality into the home. Chameleon L391 proves that colour can be bold, expressive, and enduring all at once.
Radiating warmth, Chameleon L391 wraps spaces in an inviting glow that feels energising from morning through to evening.
Quietly Bold
Confident without shouting, Chameleon L391 brings calm strength and cohesion to a space. It flatters natural materials and soft whites, and balances beautifully with charcoal greys or muted blues. Use it across four walls for a cocooning feel, or as a focus area that energises by day and softens by night.
TVT L391
Mustard Yellow With A Green Tint
TVT L391
Mustard Yellow With A Green Tint
Expert Insight
“Chameleon L391 is a versatile shade that adapts to its surroundings. It evokes a sense of calm in natural daylight and reveals layered depth in shadowed or low-light settings, making it a versatile choice for both residential interiors and commercial spaces.”
Irina Hanhisalo
Colour Category Lead, Tikkurila
Effortlessly Versatile
Chameleon L391 adapts to space and light. In daylight, it feels uplifting and sun-warmed; by evening, it softens to a calm, cocooning glow. It excels next to natural materials such as oak, linen, or brass, and sits comfortably with both modern and period details. Pair with crisp whites and charcoals for definition or muted blues and teals for a more relaxed scheme. In smaller rooms, it reads cosy rather than heavy, and in open-plan spaces it quietly pulls zones together.
Changing light brings out new sides of the colour. In south-facing rooms it doubles down on warmth, glowing with golden energy, while in cooler light from north-facing spaces, it softens to create comfort and balance. This adaptability ensures it always feels alive, offering fresh character throughout the day.
Key Interior Trends of 2026
Beyond our Colour of the Year, we’re sharing three trends we believe will shape 2026. Expressive brings optimistic colour and playful shapes. Visionary mixes deep charcoals with luminous pales for a calm, future-focused feel. Authentic leans into tactile materials and warm, grounded hues.
Bringing Chameleon L391 into Colour Schemes
Bring Chameleon L391 together with one of these complementary hues and let its golden character truly shine.
Grounded Neutrals
Pair Chameleon L391 with soft greys and muted blues for a balanced, calming scheme.
Damask F485
A Classic And Tranquil Off-White
Acropolis F458
An Earthy Off-White
Primeval Forest M460
Deep Umber
Wilderness N462
An Adventurous Rich Brown
Soft neutrals like Damask F485 and Acropolis F458 provide a calm foundation that allows Chameleon L391 to shine. Their gentle off-white tones balance the ochre’s vibrancy, creating light, airy interiors where the warmth of the Colour of the Year feels uplifting without overwhelming.
For more depth, Wilderness N462 and Primeval Forest M460 bring a grounding richness that enhances Chameleon L391’s golden warmth. These earthy browns add sophistication and contrast, making the palette versatile. These shades are equally suited to relaxed, cocooning spaces or bold, or expressive schemes.
Calm Contrasts
Ground Chameleon L391 with timeless neutrals and earthy browns for a look that feels calm, balanced, and enduring.
Tuft H495
Delicate Light Grey
TVT X487
Light Warm Grey
Indigo L429
Deep Ink Blue
Petrol S491
Dark Cadet Blue
Soft greys like Tuft H495 and Bottle Rack White offer a gentle counterbalance to Chameleon L391’s golden tones. Their subtle, understated presence calms the palette, creating spaces that feel serene, modern, and effortlessly harmonious.
For a bolder touch, Indigo L429 and Petrol S491 introduce depth and cool contrast. These rich blues highlight Chameleon L391’s warmth, adding sophistication and balance that works beautifully in both contemporary and classic interiors.