KitchenAid Reveals Spearmint as 2026 Colour of the Year for Stand Mixers
KitchenAid has officially unveiled Spearmint as its 2026 Colour of the Year, marking a fresh and invigorating addition to its iconic tilt-head stand mixer lineup. This announcement introduces a lighter, softer green with cool blue undertones that aims to transform kitchen experiences by blending energizing and calming effects.
A Colour Designed to Inspire Culinary Creativity
With Spearmint selected as the flagship colour for 2026, KitchenAid hopes to inspire users to explore new and fun recipes that brighten their daily routines. Chadwick Ries, KitchenAid’s senior director of brand, product and consumer insights, emphasized the colour’s dual nature.
“Spearmint brings an energizing and uplifting feel to the kitchen, while also having a calming effect, creating a unique kitchen experience,” Ries explained. “This colour invites you to be grounded in your space while engaging with a hue that you not only see, but also feel.”
Versatility and Sensory Appeal in Kitchen Design
According to KitchenAid, Spearmint is incredibly versatile, pairing beautifully with many colours and adapting to various kitchen styles. “Thanks to its effortless blend of blues and greens, Spearmint can either stand out as a statement or blend into its surroundings, which is why it works well in any kitchen,” Ries noted.
The company’s research indicates that consumers are increasingly seeking sensorially designed spaces that promote a refreshing state of mind and a return to self. Spearmint reflects this trend by bringing a feeling of freshness and calm to the kitchen. The colour, combined with a tactile sand finish on the mixer, is crafted to create an invigorating sensory experience that encourages presence, refreshed senses, and moments of clarity.
Tapping into Nostalgic and Fresh Trends
Ries highlighted that Spearmint has been on KitchenAid’s radar for some time, aligning with the lasting popularity of blues and greens in kitchen decor. “Spearmint taps into this and balances a feeling that is both nostalgic and fresh,” he said. The company continuously tracks cultural trends and emerging shades to inform its annual Colour of the Year launch.
“Our annual Colour of the Year launch is a way for us to both expand our offering with something that is a bit more unique, tapping into current trends while also inspiring makers around the world to get creative in the kitchen,” Ries added.
A Legacy of Colourful Innovation
Since the introduction of its stand mixer in 1955, KitchenAid has recognized diverse preferences in kitchen design, leading to the availability of mixers in multiple colours. This annual colour release caters to collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy swapping hues based on seasons, moods, or events.
“We know that there are a lot of KitchenAid stand mixer fans out there who collect each new Colour of the Year item so they can own the entire range of gorgeous colours,” Ries said. “Colours can evoke different emotions and change how a space feels entirely, and consumers are taking this to a new level with concepts like dopamine dressing and decor.”
Spearmint will be exclusively available in KitchenAid’s iconic tilt-head stand mixer, offering a stylish and functional centrepiece for modern kitchens seeking a blend of tradition and contemporary flair.
