KitchenAid's newest Color of the Year is here, and the retro-inspired hue is already turning heads.
A KitchenAid stand mixer occupies a rare tier of kitchen equipment: part workhorse, part heirloom, part countertop personality. It’s the machine that kneads bread, whips meringue and becomes a fixture in the background of birthdays, holidays and everyday baking. And because it lives out in the open—not tucked away in a cabinet—its color becomes part of our kitchens’ story too.
Every year, KitchenAid releases a new shade of its famous mixer that manages to bottle a mood in a single color. Sometimes it leans cozy, sometimes bold. But the 2026 reveal feels like a love letter to vintage kitchens.
KitchenAid describes this year’s shade as light, uplifting and versatile. And while color trends come and go, this color has that rare quality of somehow feeling nostalgic and modern at the same time.
What is the KitchenAid Color of the Year?
KitchenAid’s 2026 color of the year is Spearmint, a pale mint-green hue with a tactile, softly textured finish. The color headlines a special edition Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, and it’s designed to bring a breezy, retro energy to the countertop.
The brand frames the kitchen as a space for exploration and creativity, and Spearmint fits neatly into that idea. It’s the color of vintage enamelware, old-school diners and handwritten recipe cards—familiar, cheerful and a little bit whimsical. Where recent Color of the Year picks have leaned foodie (think last year’s Butter or 2022’s Beetroot), this one feels more like a vibe: clean, optimistic and charmingly nostalgic.
Where do I find it?
The new color is available now on KitchenAid.com for $499.99. Like other Artisan Series models, the Spearmint mixer includes KitchenAid’s standard flat beater, dough hook and wire whip, offering the versatility to tackle everything from sturdy bread doughs to airy whipped desserts.
KitchenAid is also expanding the Color of the Year program in a big way. From February 12 through February 26, the company is running a sweepstakes in which five winners will receive the Spearmint stand mixer and a matching limited-edition 36-inch Duel Fuel Commercial-Style Range. It’s the first time the Color of the Year has crossed into major appliances, and the range will be available exclusively through the giveaway. You can find entry details on KitchenAid’s website.
If KitchenAid’s past Color of the Year releases are any indication, Spearmint is poised to become an instant favorite. Its soft retro green hue feels tailor-made for bakers who want their mixer to double as a design statement—and we have a feeling it’s about to brighten a lot of countertops.
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