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C2 Paint recently announced Epernay as its 2026 Color of the Year. The soft ochre shade is named after the French village known for its rolling vineyards and limestone architecture and described as reflecting hues of sunlit stone, vintage textiles and champagne.
“C2 Epernay has long been tied to European influences and is now emerging in contemporary design for its classic, versatile ambiance,” says Philippa Radon, interior designer and C2 color specialist. “This historic hue helps us retell the wondrous stories woven through history via the inseparable threads of color, art, furnishings, and nature. It reminds us to appreciate the personal touches that make a home uniquely ours—and to live with reverence for the stories we’re creating every day.”
The company also released its 2026 En Terre Palette, featuring colors that mimic nature. The featured colors alongside Epernay are Parador, Spearmint, Potato Leek, Snowsky and Blueberry.
“These colors draw from the deepest wells of memory and materials—earth, wind, fire and water,” says Barry Dixon, interior designer. “They’re the shades of lived experience and layered interiors. I believe color, when chosen with soul, becomes the most honest form of storytelling.”
