As one of the leading color experts, Benjamin Moore’s forecast of color trends is eagerly anticipated each year. Here are a few highlights for 2013.
RED continues to be a staple color in design. For 2013, we will be seeing more regal, stable reds, shaded and made more quiet with the introduction of black. Bright red will also be popular, bringing with it a heritage feel.
YELLOW is still a true staple and can be used as a neutral even if it is bright. It is not being used so much as an accent anymore and is often coupled with purple.
GREEN is nature’s neutral. Even if bold, other colors will go with green. Hues from nature are always a staple and designers love to harness the outdoors into the living space. Chartreuse remains popular, mint green brings in a retro vibe when paired with a white backdrop, and the attention grabbing Kelly green is perfect for highlighting on shelves and smaller items.
All shades of BLUE will remain popular. Navy is a big influence; cobalt is “in” for its richness, not grayed down; turquoise brings a strong and lively feel; azure, periwinkle and lapis blue are all expected to be trend-making.
For accent colors, PINK, ORANGE and PURPLE are making headway. Bronzy oranges and peachy-coral orange are coming into play. Pinky-purple and grayed-out lavender are other hot colors forecast for 2013.
And last but not least, we have the neutrals: GRAYS, BLACKS and WHITES. The theme within all of these hues appears to be matte finishes rather than glossy.
Taken from an article written by: Sherene Chen-See, Special to
National Post http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/06/20/paintforecast-
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