The 2021 Colours of the Year are here!

Part of Behr's Quiet Haven colour palette, Broadway is a "darker, evocative colour," and is a fit for traditional and maximalist décor. It's perfect for an accent wall. And with Behr's paint visualizer tool, you can upload a photo of the room you want to paint and digitally add the colour of your choice. No more going to the store to pick up swatches! Available at Home Depot.

Seaside Villa is a soft pink pastel that is part of Behr's Subtle Focus palette. These are colours that are "inspired by modern versions of art deco design and styling," according to the brand. Seaside Villa pairs well with darker colours such as Broadway, but the entire collection has been designed so that you can mix and match from the various palettes to suit any design.

Dancing in the Rain is Beauti-Tone's 2021 colour of the year. "We are living in a time that requires patience in the unknown," said Kristen Gear, Lead Colour Designer, in a statement. "We need a place to free ourselves by 'dancing in the rain.'" The colour, which is part of the brand's 2021 Colour Trends Collection, is designed to fit any kind of room or project, whether it be walls, furniture, floors, and accents. Available at Home Hardware.

Beauti-Tone's website includes helpful examples that show how colours in their 2021 Colour Trends Collection work with each other, such as Vegetarian green and Bright Idea yellow here. You can see more colour inspiration on their website. And remember, paint doesn't have to just go on a wall, it can be used in a number of different ways, such as this drip effect.

Aegean Teal is Benjamin Moore's official colour of 2021. It's "an intriguing blue-green that creates natural harmony and invites us to reflect and reset," says the brand. Sounds about right for 2021. It could be a good fit for anything from a kitchen to the inside of a cupboard. Available at local retailers.

Muslin is a part of Benjamin Moore's Off-White Collection. It's simple, but versatile, and is perfect for a tranquil, serene environments. It can also enhance spaces that contain other colours. Think of Muslin for an office or a bedroom.

Maple Leaf by Valspar is "A warm camel shade that has an authentic quality, embracing our appreciation for handmade craft," says the brand. Maple Leaf pairs well with living plants to add some freshness to neutral spaces. Available at Lowe's.

Soft Candlelight, also by Valspar, is a "mature yellow" that brightens any space with a soft golden glow. Yellow hues are cheerful and can improve your mood. It can be a fun option for exteriors.

Dulux Paints is similarly following a "Be Well" methodology for 2021. Big Cypress is a "shaded ginger with persimmon undertones." The colour draws on earthy influences and sustainability, the brand said in a statement. When looking to incorporate Dulux's 2021 colours into your space, the brand recommends the the 60-30-10 design rule: 60% of a room is your dominant colour, 30% is the secondary colour, and 10% your accent. Available at Dulux Paint stores.

Transcend, also part of the Be Well collection by Dulux, is a mid-tone sandy brown, and it was borne out of similar earthy influences as Big Cypress. The colours work well on their own or with one another, said PPG marketing manager, Mitsu Dhawan, in a statement. If you prefer to stick to one paint colour on your walls, you can add extra points of interest by accessorizing with rugs, throw pillows, paintings, or furniture that incorporate a palette's other colours.

Blue-winged Warbler is SICO's colour of the year. It too takes its cues from nature, as it's inspired by the North American songbird of the same name, "whose vibrant colours are admired by nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventure seekers," says the brand. It instills a feeling of positivity and will transform a space into feeling like a serene indoor retreat from the world outside. The colour pairs nicely with creams, warm beiges, or floral accents. Available at independent retailers in Canada.

Church at Auvers is part of SICO's Anchoring reality palette for 2021, which is a mix of organic and heritage influences with warm, earthy tones combined with jewel box colours. Church at Auvers is a rich maroon with chocolate undertones. It pairs well with SICO's Neutral Grey, Shadow Grey, and Diaphanous Sky colours.