Painting is one of the easier things to do to update a space. Whether you paint a single wall or a whole room, your paint selection can transform the feel of a room. Every year top paint brands release their color picks for the year. Last year's picks were a variety of colors, including bolder options, darker hues, and classic neutrals. This year's list includes several shades of blue along with a couple of neutral shades.

Sherwin-Williams: Upward

Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, commented that this shade "brings to life that carefree, sunny day energy that elicits a notion of contentment and peace." The softest shade of blue in this year's picks, this shade works well as a neutral in any space.

Benjamin Moore: Blue Nova

Andrea Magno, color marketing and development director at Benjamin Moore describes this shade as "an alluring mid-tone that balances depth and intrigue with classic appeal and reassurance." Whether you have a modern or traditional style, this blue color with violet tones could be right for you.

C2: Thermal

Philippa Radon, interior designer and paint color specialist for C2 described this color as, "a vast blue sky and the infinite array of blue hues nature offers to help restore and redefine our mood." This color is not too bold and not too light. It has a calming effect that could work in many rooms.

Glidden: Limitless

Ashley McCollum, color expert for Glidden, notes "This modern neutral is as adaptable as its name implies and is taking the place of cool neutral tones that are so last year." This light, warm neutral has a honey beige tone and is versatile enough to use with many different styles.

Valspar: Renew Blue

Sue Kim, Valspar director of color marketing, said that this shade was "inspired by fleeting elements like fog, mist, clouds, and glacier lakes." Want to create a room that reminds you of escaping to a tranquil location? This shade could be for you.

Krylon: Bluebird

Ashley Banbury, Krylon's color marketing manager, said that this color "evokes joy and contentment within a space, embracing consumer desire for 'dopamine decor'." This is a bold and bright blue tone ideal for accent pieces.

Dunn-Edwards: Skipping Stones

DeMing Carpenter, color expert at Dunn Edwards, describes their pick as "a daydream that can add a sense of mystery and thoughtfulness to any space." This color is a cool, yet bright shade of blue and could be an ideal option for bedrooms and bathrooms.

Behr: Cracked Pepper

Jodi Allen, global chief marketing officer at Behr Paint Company, stated "Adding a soft black like Cracked Pepper evokes a sense of confidence and individuality that we want all of our customers to feel after completing a project." This charcoal-like color is the darkest shade on the list and could be used to work with many design styles as a neutral accent.

Which color on the list do you like best?