Each winter we breathlessly await the PANTONE Color of the Year (COTY) announcement with the gleeful anticipation of a child at Christmas. This year we are not disappointed with Living Coral (Pantone 16-1546) which is a vibrant pinky-peachy-orangey hue. Continue reading “PANTONE Color of the Year 2019”
Dunn-Edwards Color of the Year 2019
Dunn-Edwards has announced its Color of the Year 2019 – Spice of Life – and it is very similar to another COTY.
Spice of Life is a dark, browned, fire brick red with orange undertones. It’s very similar to Cavern Clay introduced earlier this year by Sherwin-Williams. Continue reading “Dunn-Edwards Color of the Year 2019”
Graham & Brown Color of the Year 2019
Last year I added Graham and Brown to my Color of the Year (COTY) coverage and I’ll really glad I did. This wallpaper titan knows a thing or two about color.
Last year’s COTY, Penelope, was a more sophisticated version of Millennial Pink and very much the opposite of this year’s vibrant regal teal. Continue reading “Graham & Brown Color of the Year 2019”
Dutch Boy Color of the Year 2019
Paint brand Dutch Boy just announced their 2019 Color of the Year and it’s (drumroll, please) Garden Patch (326-5DB). It’s accompanied by three eight-color design palettes—Homestead, Studio and Sanctuary—that embody a happier, more empathetic country seeking greater peace and understanding while celebrating diversity at the same time.
The color, shown above, is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of Pantone’s Color of the Year from 2017: Greenery, but softer and less yellowy in tone. Continue reading “Dutch Boy Color of the Year 2019”
