Picking a paint color is basically a guessing game. Valspar just made the call for you, naming Cottage Door as its 2027 Color of the Year, and it beat every other major paint brand to the punch. Sue Kim, Valspar’s color marketing director, wants it clear this shade isn’t chasing a trend. Valspar simply moved first this year, so Cottage Door became the earliest confirmed 2027 pick before anyone else weighed in. Cottage Door comes in interior lines like Valspar Ultra and Valspar Reserve, exterior options like Valspar Duramax and Valspar Defense, and even specialty finishes for cabinets, furniture and garage floors.