Grounded T27-01: Behr's 2027 Color of the Year, a Mossy Olive for Fall

Desirable Finishes

Oct 14

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COLOR PROFILE · BEHR · 2027 COLOR OF THE YEAR

Behr just named Grounded its 2027 Color of the Year, and it lands right on time for fall. Here's how this mossy olive behaves, what Behr pairs it with, and where we'd use it in a Northeast Ohio home.

Grounded T27-01 at a Glance

Spec	Details
Light Reflectance Value	LRV 9. A deep color: it absorbs most of the light that hits it, so it adds warmth and depth.
Collection	Behr 2027 Color Trends Palette. Grounded is the palette's Color of the Year.
How Behr describes it	A mossy olive with earthy brown undertones.
Color code	T27-01 · Hex #565344
Interior or exterior	Both. Behr says it works across interiors and exteriors, from living rooms and kitchens to siding, shutters and front doors.

Why Grounded Works So Well

Behr says it picked Grounded because people want homes that feel "rooted, lived-in, and real." In practice, the brown in this olive is what makes it easy to live with. It reads as a soft, natural green instead of a bright one, so it sits comfortably next to wood floors, stone, brass, leather and warm whites.

That's exactly why it feels right in October. When the light turns lower and warmer, Grounded looks cozy in a den or kitchen, and on the outside of a house it blends with fall trees and natural materials instead of fighting them.

How Grounded Changes With the Light

Behr notes that Grounded's dimensional quality shifts throughout the day. Here's what we'd expect in a typical Medina County home, and why we always test a sample first.

Light	How it looks	What we recommend
North-facing	Deeper and more muted, closer to a dark olive-brown.	Warm bulbs keep it from feeling heavy.
South or west, afternoon	The green comes forward and it reads as a true moss.	Check your sample in afternoon light.
Warm bulbs (2700K–3000K)	Rich and cozy, great for evenings.	Ideal for dens, dining rooms and bedrooms.
Daylight LED (4000K+)	Cooler and grayer.	Expect a cooler olive in kitchens with bright LEDs.

Colors Behr Pairs With Grounded

Behr built its 2027 Color Trends Palette around Grounded and brought back several of its vault colors, each chosen to complement it. Here's how we'd put a few of them to work.

Color	Role	Where to use it
Coastal Beige PPU7-13	A light beige with a soft yellow undertone.	Adjoining walls and ceilings for a light, open feel
Denim Light PPU14-15	A light blue with a softened gray undertone.	Bedrooms and baths next to Grounded accents
Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28	An earthy plum with muted undertones.	A moody dining room or accent wall
Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26	A deep, brown-cast plum with notes of dark cocoa.	Doors, built-ins or a dramatic second color

Behr also suggests pairing Grounded with crisp whites or warm creams for a classic look, or with charcoal, black or bronze details for a more modern edge.

Where Grounded Works Best This Fall

Living rooms. Behr says Grounded shines in living rooms, where its tones shift gracefully with the light through the day.
Kitchen cabinets and islands. A warm, soothing alternative to white or gray cabinets. Brass and black hardware both work.
Front doors and shutters. A natural, confident door color against white, cream or stone.
Full exteriors. Behr says it can be a full-body siding color for a moody, sophisticated look, especially with wood, stone, brick or copper.
Dens and bedrooms. In a flat or matte finish, it creates the cocoon-like feel Behr describes for rest and reflection.

How We Finish Grounded: 3 Pro Tips

Prime with a tinted primer. Deep colors cover more evenly over a primer tinted toward the finish color, especially over white or a big color change.
Match the sheen to the surface. Matte or eggshell on walls keeps the color rich. On cabinets, trim and doors we use a durable enamel in satin or semi-gloss.
Watch the weather on exteriors. It's fall in Ohio. We schedule exterior work around temperature, dew and rain so the finish cures properly.

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Grounded T27-01: Common Questions

What is the LRV of Grounded?

Behr lists Grounded T27-01 at LRV 9, which makes it a deep color.

Is Grounded green or brown?

Behr describes it as a mossy olive with earthy brown undertones. It reads greener in warm afternoon light and more muted in north light.

What colors go with Grounded?

Behr's 2027 Color Trends Palette was built to complement it, including Coastal Beige PPU7-13, Denim Light PPU14-15 and Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28. Behr also suggests crisp whites or warm creams.

Can Grounded be used on the outside of a house?

Yes. Behr says it works as a full-body exterior color or on shutters, front doors, trim and siding accents.

Can Desirable Finishes paint with Behr?

Yes. We'll talk through brands and product lines with you and paint the color in the line you choose.

The Professional's Verdict

Grounded T27-01 is a deep, earthy green that's easy to live with. It's dark enough to feel special on cabinets or a front door, and natural enough to work with wood, stone and almost any decor.