Four colours we’re loving right now, and how to use them

16 Apr 2026

We’re back with more of our favourite colour choices at present. These trending hues are sure to give you some inspiration if you’ve been thinking about your next home makeover. Here’s how you can use them in your home and what to pair them with!

Resene Rainee

Panelled headboard in Resene Rainee, wall in Eighth Truffle, floor in Truffle with Quarter Truffle and Triple Truffle mixed with FX Paint Effects Medium. Bedding from the Resene Living Range. Project by Annick Larkin, image by Bryce Carleton.

What it looks like:Resene Rainee is an urban greyed off green, mutable and aqueous.

Where to use it: This calming shade is perfect for bedrooms, living room feature walls and kitchen cabinetry.

Best friend colours: Pair Rainee with Quarter Rice Cake, Serene and Dark Slate.

Resene Double Duck Egg Blue

Walls and vanity painted in Resene Double Duck Egg Blue. Project by Bibby & Brady, image by Florence Charvin.

What it looks like:Resene Double Duck Egg Blue is a complex mix of muted green, grey and blue.

Where to use it: Blues like this bring a sense of peace and serenity to bathrooms and bedrooms, spaces where you want to relax after a long day. They also look great in kitchens and living rooms paired with light wood stains – try the Resene We Speak Beach range for a coastal feel! 

Best friend colours: Pair Double Duck Egg Blue with Black White, Japonica and Resene Colorwood Rock Salt.

Resene Truffle

Wall painted in Resene Truffle, floor in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy, furniture in Friar Greystone and stool in Quarter Friar Greystone. Mirror and rug from Kmart, linen from Adairs, cushions from Bed, Bath & Beyond. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Bryce Carleton.

What it looks like:Resene Truffle is a soft warm light beige, like winter foliage.

Where to use it:Truffle is one of those neutrals that can be used anywhere in your home. It is light enough not to overpower any room, and just earthy enough and dark enough to give you that comfy, inviting feel.  

Best friend colours:Pair Truffle with other earthy hues like Resene Quarter Truffle, Schooner and Coffee Bean.

Resene Lichen

Wall and shelves in Resene Lichen, floor in Resene Colorwood Bleached Riverstone, chairs and cot in Blanc and table in Spice. Cot, canopy and cushions from Little Whimsy. Project by Melle Van Sambeek, image by Bryce Carleton.

What it looks like:Resene Lichen is an earthy, olive brown hue.

Where to use it: Use this moody hue in bedrooms and nurseries for a calm, restful and cocooning space.

Best friend colours: Pair Lichen with shades like Blanc, Nero and Resene Colorwood Meranti for some warmth.

Published: 16 Apr 2026