KitchenAid has unveiled Spearmint as its 2026 Color of the Year, the eighth edition of the Color of the Year program.
This year’s Spearmint hue invites consumers to step into the fresh side, the company said. It is also introducing a new textural finish to the KitchenAid Color of the Year portfolio, Sand. Spearmint is described as a vibrant minty green with distinct blue undertones, paired with the Sand finish that softens its brightness and gently diffuses the light.
“Amid global uncertainty, we are seeing that consumers are seeking renewal by redefining success and reclaiming control over their personal fulfillment and well-being. That is why we are introducing Spearmint as our 2026 Color of the Year,” said Chad Ries, senior director of global brand and product marketing at KitchenAid Small Appliances. “For all of these reasons, we see Spearming as a color that invites individuals to be present, promoting a refreshing state of mind and symbolizing positive growth and renewal, embodying a return to self.”
This year, KitchenAid has expanded its Color of the Year program into the Major Appliance category by introducing a limited-edition 36-inch Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range in the new Spearmint hue, available through a limited-time sweepstakes.
“When identifying this year’s color, we were driven by a desire to refresh the senses and find a moment of clarity. Spearmint breathes life into a space, filling it with a soothing, yet invigorating energy,” said Brittni Pertijs, design manager of color, finish and material design at Whirlpool Corporation, manufacturer of KitchenAid appliances. “With this year’s Color of the Year selection, we’re also adding a new sand-textured paint finish to our Color of the Year portfolio, which has a subtle, grounding warmth that feels reminiscent of baking, cooking, and the moments we spend creating in the kitchen. This makes Spearmint a color you don’t just see, but feel. As one of our biggest programs of the year, Color of the Year felt liek ther ight moment to introduce limited-editions to our major appliance category and expand the color portfolio beyond the countertops.”
The Artisan Stand Mixer is available in more than 40 colors, now including Spearmint on KitchenAid.com at an MSRP of $549.99.
