Why? Color selection can boost a home's sale price by almost $2,600, according to a new report from real estate marketplace Zillow. The hottest kitchen color right now is olive green, according to the survey of thousands of homebuyers. Various shades of muted green in a home's kitchen — its hearth — can generate more buyer interest, Zillow found.

New Zillow® research finds that a dark olive green kitchen and a navy blue bedroom can boost a home's sale price. Nearly one-third of all homeowners paint their home before listing it for sale, but sellers can earn top dollar when they pick the right colors.