Benjamin Moore's 2021 Color of the Year is the Soothing Shade We Need Right Now

It's been a few years since Millennial Pink became the color du jour, but it seems like it's high time for another shade to take over the reins of "it" hues.

A soft blue with hints of green by Benjamin Moore is the color that will usher us into a new year in style. The paint brand just revealed its choice for the 2021 Color of the Year: Aegean Teal, which is a beautifully muted jewel tone that can work in any home.

While considering options for Color of the Year, Benjamin Moore took into consideration the fact that 2021 directly follows a year that started this decade on a complicated note. The brand's color experts believe Aegean Teal is an ideal hue to help reset in the new year.

They describe the shade as "intriguing, balanced, and deeply soothing," and note that it can help create "natural harmony" in the home.

And while the color is decidedly a statement, it also maintains elements of neutrality that make it a great alternative to beiges, off-whites, and grays. Aegean Teal is also soft enough that it can complement bolder shades that you may have present in your home's décor.