Selena Gomez's latest accolade is something very unexpected

When pop singer Selena Gomez makes headlines, it's usually for her stunning red carpet looks and her music awards (not to mention her tabloid-grabbing love life).

But her latest accolade is something none of us could predicted. 

Paint company, Portola Paints, has named a new colour after Gomez's latest album Revival. The purple hue was created evoke the cosmos.

The LA-based paint supplier shared a snap of the new deep purple shade via Instagram last week. It's a clever marketing idea, as purple is definitively the favourite colour of tween and teen girls, which is a big market for Gomez. 

The post captures a swirly rich pot of Revival before its mixed and the caption reads: "Holler at my girl @selenagomez cause our new colour Revival is lit."

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Gomez fan predictably went nuts, with over 200 comments - most asking how they can get their hands on the paint. 

After requests from commenters Portola Paints posted a follow-up post of the Gomez-inspired hue once it was mixed, revealing a dusty mauve colour. 

Revival is Gomez's second studio album. It was released in 2015, with songs including 'Kill Em with Kindness' and 'Hands to Myself.'

As it turns out Gomez's personal trainer is married to the co-founder of the company. 

Last week Gomez did a shout out to Portola Paints, saying, "Proud of my trainers husband cause he's goals for real."

Now that Gomez has her Texas mansion on the market, she can slather the walls of her new pad with a fresh coat of her custom hue.