Freckle: Naturally warming, rooted in nature

Introducing the Colour of the Year! Freckle: Naturally warming, rooted in nature.

The Colour of the Year has a significant impact on design trends across various industries. The Earthborn selection process entails thoughtful consideration and trend analysis, and the research and decision-making process can take up to two years. We find it fascinating to see the meticulous planning and creative thinking that go into these carefully chosen colours. I love that they consider these colours so deeply. Earthborn's inspiring insights provide beautifully balanced palettes, and the colour Freckle pairs perfectly with other shades from the Earthborn range. This makes it easier than ever to design colour schemes for your entire home.

Earthborn chose Freckle because it's naturally warming, rooted in nature and brings a grounding presence of comfort and connection to spaces big and small.

Selected for its visual warmth and eco-friendly simplicity, Freckle in the signature Claypaint finish is a natural clay hue. It contains no colourants, ensuring an authentic look as pure as the earth.

Freckle's versatility is among its greatest strengths: it looks stunning as an accent wall, adds an eye-catching splash of colour to ceilings or skirting boards, and pairs well with both bold and neutral schemes. Check out some of the colour combinations as suggested from Earthborn below;

Freckle is a soft, earthy, and inviting colour that offers a grounding sense of comfort and connection to any space. Consider testing a painted swatch or sample pot and fall in love with this colour!

This colour is available in all three interior finishes of the Earthborn range: Claypaint, Lifestyle, and Eggshell No.17.

Want a reminder of previous Colour of the Year selections?

​Let your walls breathe with Claypaint and Earthborn’s Colour of the Year 2025

Earthborn's Colour of the Year 2024 is Hopscotch!

Earthborn's Colour of the Year 2023 was Lady Bug

​Celebrating Earthborn’s Colour of the Year 2022

Get ready to revamp your space with these vibrant colour schemes and let your creativity shine! If you've already incorporated Freckle into your home, we'd love to see it! Feel free to tag us on social media with #Celticsustain.

We can’t wait to see how you incorporate this inspiring colour into your spaces in 2026 and beyond!