The Latest Color Trend You'll Be Seeing Everywhere In Fall 2025

Rich, saturated rooms are trending in a big way because they really elevate a space and make it feel both intimate and stylish. While the color drench paint trend and color blocking – a common design trick for a fresh spin on the minimalist design trend – are both excellent choices for people who really want to lean into the bold, dramatic finish of a painted area, it seems a new fad is taking over. Color capping brings the full and robust ideals of color drenching, but gives it a little more of a soft edge by introducing a gradient or ombre effect using several tones of one color. Because of the way you can use lighter to darker versions of a hue within one space, you can introduce more dimension while also giving your room an airier finish that heavier color drenching may not provide. This trend uses the lightest shade of your color palette on the main walls, then adds a more saturated and bold tone to the trim, finishing with the darkest and more full color on the ceiling for a really unique finish that can be understated or dramatic depending on your preferences.

Unlike actual ombre walls, painting different portions of your room — the walls, trim, and ceiling — in different colors makes it a more modern and understated aesthetic. The fad of painting the ceiling has really grown in the last few years and can make a space seem bigger and more engaging. That's why this trend is such a good alternative for color drenching. It still gives you that finish that's both intimate and cozy while also visually interesting.

What makes this trend special is that you can use neutral or understated colors and still get a really unique finish the same way you would with bolder palettes. Try varying shades of creams and beige or tans to introduce the saturated color in a minimalistic way. On the other side of that, dramatic or moody shades like green or blue and other darker colors are also an option. Earthy sage greens or terracotta would work great if you want something more natural that you can pair with woods and warm undertones. Purples in shades like eggplant and plum could also work for a really dramatic aesthetic.

What probably sets this apart from other color trends is that each portion of the room is so important to the gradient effect; your trim acts as a transition between the walls and the ceiling. Using the fifth wall really allows you to get a full range of color and incorporate various shades that will elevate the room and give you more to decorate around. Similar to the double drenching paint trend, which lets you play with two different colors, color capping decreases the chances of getting bored with just one color. Depending on the time of day, the light interacts with the shades so your room seems more dimensional. If you're still a little uncertain that you're ready for such a big color commitment, try this in a smaller space like a laundry room, bathroom, mudroom, or even an entryway.