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October 18, 2020October 18, 2020

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2021: Aegean Teal

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2021

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This fall, paint brand Benjamin Moore makes a splash with its annual Color of the Year announcement. Aegean Teal 2136-40, a rich blend of blue-green and gray.

Benjamin Moore selected First Light, a soft, airy pink, as its Color of the Year 2020. This year, the brand gravitated toward inspiration from soothing, sunbaked tones that create an emotional connection with one’s surroundings. Continue reading “Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2021: Aegean Teal“

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

AkzoNobel Color of the Year 2021

AkzoNobel Color of the Year 2021 | Brave Ground

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Paint brand AkzoNobel has unveiled a “reassuring” earthy beige hue called Brave Ground as its color of the year for 2021.

Brave Ground was selected as an “elemental” hue that reflects “the strength we can draw from nature, our growing desire to align more with the planet and looking towards the future” – particularly in a world still dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus crisis.

AkzoNobel Color of the Year 2021 | Brave Ground — Brave Ground is AkzoNobel/s 2021 Color of the Year

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October 3, 2020October 3, 2020

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2021: Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2021: Urbane Bronze

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It seems all the experts are in agreement so far when it comes to predicting how color preferences will change as we move into the coming year – we’re going to see a shift away from the cool color palette that defined the last decade and move toward warmer, more organic tones.

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September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Nostalgic Neutrals Drive PPG 2021 Palette of the Year

PPG 2021 Palette of the Year

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In an era where normal isn’t normal any longer, it’s not all too shocking that a top paint brand would switch up their Color of the Year announcement to a 2021 Palette of the Year.

The ‘Be Well‘ palette is intended for the consumer who wants to fully embrace mindfulness and intention, showcasing natural hues that are restorative, compassionate and optimistic. Emulating both the optimism felt in nature and soothing nostalgia, the PPG 2021 Palette of the Year consists of hues Transcend, Big Cypress and Misty Aqua. Continue reading “Nostalgic Neutrals Drive PPG 2021 Palette of the Year“