If you’ve been waiting for KitchenAid’s annual Colour of the Year like it’s the Met Gala of kitchen appliances (no judgement – we have too), then prepare yourself: 2026 belongs to Spearmint – a soft, minty green that feels both calming and energising.
Now in its sixth year, the annual colour launch has become a calendar highlight for both home bakers and professional chefs. Following 2025’s warm Butter, 2024’s periwinkle Blue Salt, and 2023’s vibrant Hibiscus, Spearmint takes a different direction with its cool, calming tone.
“For this year’s colour, we were driven by a desire to refresh our senses and find a moment of clarity,” says Brittni Pertijs, Colour, Finish and Material Manager at Whirlpool. “This colour breathes life into a space, filling it with a soothing yet invigorating energy.”
What makes Spearmint different?
Colour has long been part of KitchenAid’s story, with each annual release designed to bring a little inspiration back to the kitchen.
What sets this shade apart is its subtle sandy finish, which gives the colour gentle depth and a tactile feel rather than a flat gloss. The result is a hue that feels easy to live with, whether your kitchen leans classic, modern or somewhere in between.
According to KitchenAid, Spearmint is designed to encourage slower, more mindful moments at the bench – the kind that come with weekend baking, trying a new recipe, or simply enjoying the everyday rhythm of cooking at home. It’s soft without fading into the background, adding just enough colour to make the kitchen feel inviting and lived in.
Where can you buy the KitchenAid Spearmint stand mixer?
At the centre of the launch is the Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (usually $1099, on sale for $999). It comes with two stainless steel bowls (4.7L and 2.8L), a pouring shield and seven attachments, including a flex edge beater, dough hook and pastry beater.
With 10 speed settings and planetary mixing action, it handles everything from delicate meringues to heavy bread dough. The tilt-head design makes swapping attachments and scraping bowls easy, while the hub opens the door to over 12 optional accessories for pasta, spiralising and more.
The stand mixer is available at a range of retailers across Australia, so you can compare prices before buying:
- $999 at KitchenAid
- $999 at The Good Guys
- $999 at Bing Lee
- $999.95 (usually $1099) at Kitchen Warehouse
- $1099 at Myer
- $1099 at David Jones
Explore the full KitchenAid Colour of the Year 2026 collection
The mixer is just the beginning. The Spearmint collection extends to matching kitchen essentials like mixing bowls, utensils, measuring cups and spoons, spatulas and shears – letting you build a cohesive look gradually or dive in all at once.
Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
$999
6 Piece Utensil Set
$89.99
3 Piece Mixing Bowls
$69.99
Multi-Purpose Shears 2 Piece Set
$29.99
TIP: Ready to refresh your kitchen? Shop the Spearmint collection here, and make sure you sign up for KitchenAid’s newsletter at the bottom of their homepage to grab 10% off your next order.
How did they choose the KitchenAid Colour of the Year 2026?
The KitchenAid Colour of the Year 2026 was selected by looking at global design and lifestyle trends and combining them with the brand’s long history of using colour to inspire creativity in the kitchen. For 2026, Spearmint was selected for its fresh, uplifting and energising qualities, with a subtle sandy finish that brings clarity, creativity and joy to everyday cooking.
Related articles:
- 8 stand mixers that prove you don’t need to break a sweat in the kitchen
- We put this portable electric mixer to the test with some classic bakes
- 7 best hand mixers that are designed for avid home cooks and bakers
Related stories
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
