The biggest shift in the last two years is the move away from cool, blue-leaning grays toward warmer neutrals. Benjamin Moore's White Dove (OC-17), Swiss Coffee (OC-45) and Pale Oak (OC-20) are the top three colors we apply in Ottawa homes today, followed closely by Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) and Agreeable Gray (SW 7029).
For accent walls and feature spaces, deep, saturated colors are back — Hale Navy (HC-154), Black Forest Green (CSP-720), and earthy clay tones like Cinnamon Slate (2113-40). These work beautifully against the warm white trim that's now standard.
If you want a color that ages well in resale-friendly Ottawa neighborhoods like Westboro, Kanata Lakes or Stonebridge, stick with the warm whites and greiges on main walls, then layer one bold accent in a den, powder room or bedroom feature wall.