Axalta Coating Systems recently announced its 2025 Global Automotive Color of the Year – Evergreen Sprint.
This marks the 11th year Axalta has introduced its automotive color of the year and the second time it has featured a green shade.
Evergreen Sprint is a rich, deep forest green that pays homage to the legendary British racing green, a shade that has graced the finest racing machines and symbolizes speed and performance. While capturing the thrill of motorsport, Axalta’s latest automotive color of the year also brings a touch of sophistication to sedans and SUVs – making Evergreen Sprint an ideal look for all vehicle types.
“This striking hue revs up our global automotive color of the year,” said Dan Benton, Global Color Marketing Director at Axalta. “Evergreen Sprint stands out on the road and evokes the spirit of performance, competition and adventure. The dynamic color is sure to attract the attention of passionate drivers.”
Axalta’s global team of color experts have collaborated annually since 2015 to reveal up-and-coming shades for the automotive market. This year’s shade of green was noted by Axalta as an emerging trend. According to Axalta’s Global Automotive 2023 Color Popularity Report, green is found on approximately two percent of vehicles worldwide.
For more information about Axalta’s 2025 Global Automotive Color of the Year and the company’s color capabilities, visit axalta.com/color.
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