Recommendations for Best-Selling Acrylic Paints

Over the past 10 months, sales at U.S. local chain stores have presented a complex picture of slowing growth yet resilient demand. Today, we will focus on a well-known discount chain with over 19,000 stores across the United States and Mexico, specifically discussing the top-selling bottled acrylic paints at this retailer.

The chart below summarizes the approximate total sales data for the top ten best-selling 2-ounce bottled acrylic paints at this store from January to October.

From the data, it can be observed that the current best-selling colors are still basic ones such as black, white, red, yellow, blue, and green. These fundamental colors serve as the foundation for mixing a vast array of hues. Using basic colors to blend the desired shades is far more economical than purchasing a wide range of ready-made specific colors. Colors like white, black, and basic red, yellow, and blue are the fastest-consuming "supplies," with a very high repurchase rate.

W&K Art Materials currently offers this 2OZ acrylic paint product. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us, and we will provide you with a detailed and competitive quotation.

Analysis of 2026 Acrylic Color Card Trends

In addition, based on information released in November 2025, the following are the Pantone Top 10 Colors of the Year for 2026, along with their corresponding codes:

Acacia - PANTONE 13-0640  

Marina - PANTONE 17-4041  

Muskmelon - PANTONE 15-1242  

Alexandrite - PANTONE 18-4835  

Lava Falls - PANTONE 18-1552  

Tea Rose - PANTONE 16-1620  

Dusty Rose - PANTONE 17-1718  

Amaranth - PANTONE 19-2410  

Burnt Sienna - PANTONE 17-1544  

Burnished Lilac - PANTONE 15-1509

These colors reflect the diversity of the 2026 color trends, featuring both high-saturation vibrant shades and low-saturation neutral tones, mirroring society's dual demand for individual expression and emotional comfort.