Friday, October 18, 2013

Color Forecast 2014

I recently attended a seminar put on by Sherwin Williams about trends in paint color for 2014. They have a slew of color experts that are surveyed to predict what types of colors will be trending in the upcoming year.

The palette gravitated towards four distinct groups of colors according to SW.

Not too surprising the theme that gray is the new black was prevalent and cool neutrals that mimic the colors of shadows were forefront.

Some of my favorite from this group are an old standby, Agreeable Gray...

SW 7029 Agreeable Gray

7029 Agreeable Gray
and Peppercorn ...
SW 7674 Peppercorn

Totally opposite of the cool neutrals trending in the coming year is a group of colors that are bold and considered to evoke "cultural traditions". I can see using these strong colors as accents. My favorites are...

Ablaze
SW 6870 Ablaze
 

Georgian Bay
SW 6509 Georgia Bay
and Houseplant
SW 6727 Houseplant
The third group of colors highlighted were light and soft colors that were feminine and simple. My top choices here are ...

Steamed Milk7554 Steamed Milk
Paint Color SW 7554 Steamed Milk from Sherwin-Williams
SW 7554 Steamed Milk

and Malted Milk
Paint Color Malted Milk SW 6057 from Sherwin-Williams
SW 6057 Malted Milk



I have 3 more picks that fall into their "fantasy" category!

Quixotic Plum


SW 6265 Quixotic Plum

Library Pewter
SW 0038 Library Pewter


And loving this gorgeous rich color!

Blue Peacock
SW 0064 Blue Peacock
 It would be bold on a front entry like this picture found on Pinterest.

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 Speaking of Pinterest, there is a board with all the of the 2014 choices just click here.