Happy Tuesday! Pantone has named their color of 2026, and today I’m naming the color I’ve chosen to set the tone for the year ahead: Laurel Green.
While Pantone’s off-white reflects restraint and reset, I like Lauren Green because it’s aligned with growth, movement, and success. Let’s talk about it!
Psychology
Psychologically, Laurel Green sits in a rare emotional zone. It’s not bright and optimistic, nor dark. It signals earned success, ambition, measured confidence, and growth that’s already taken root.
Laurel Green calms the nervous system while still suggesting momentum; a balance of restraint and forward motion. And some luck.
Brief History
Laurel Green has deep roots in classical Mediterranean history.
In ancient Greece and Rome, laurel wreaths marked victory across disciplines, from athletic triumphs to military leadership and poetic excellence.
Symbolizing honor, achievement, and legitimacy, the laurel wreath wasn’t something you reached for; it was bestowed after the fact.
Over centuries, laurel imagery persisted in architecture, currency, academic insignia, and national symbols, always tied to authority, intellect, and legacy.
And today, the color of the wreath carries that same message today. Laurel green doesn’t perform, it reflects a status already earned.
As per usual, now let’s check out some design applications!
Fashion
Balmain Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear
As you can see, our muted green is rather prominent in Balmain’s new bohemian-esque spring collection, even opening the show. The laurel-adjacent shade feels more fluid and sensual than strict, moving with the body.
Giorgio Armani Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear
And here a muted, laurel-leaning green appears again in Giorgio Armani’s last conceived collection, grounding the silhouettes in quiet authority, ease, and understated, lived-in luxury.
Interior Design
In interior design, Laurel Green functions as a grounding neutral, offering the depth of a color with the versatility of a backdrop, making spaces feel composed and timeless.
In this bedroom, for example, Laurel Green appears through velvet upholstery to create a cocooned atmosphere where the color absorbs light and makes the space feel intentionally grounded and restful.
And in these interiors, Laurel Green reads as architectural rather than decorative, grounding paneled walls and furniture with a muted warmth that pairs naturally with aged wood, soft linen, and filtered daylight.
Branding
From heritage fashion houses to financial institutions, muted greens have long been used to communicate trust, stability, and discretion.
Laurel Green is especially effective for brands that want to project longevity, intelligence, and confidence without visual aggression. It doesn’t chase attention, it holds it.
Pantone® & More
As always, if you’re interested in working with this color, I have a recommendation: Pantone “Laurel Green” 15-6313 TCX. I’ve included additional color details below as well.
HEX: #6E7F5C
RGB: 110, 127, 92
CMYK: 13, 0, 28, 50
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Or tell me, which color should I feature next? See you next tuesday, and happy New Year!
Beautiful! It’s similar to my favorite paler green, celadon. They’re such gentle, calming shades.