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Boost productivity in the 2019 workspace with colour
from Workplace
Whether working from home or in a
traditional office, today’s working environments are a far cry from the bland buildings of the past. No longer ‘chained’ to our desks, within reason we can come and go as we please if the work is done. However, as we evolve we require agile spaces that promote productivity and job satisfaction. Using the right colour palette that resonates with your brand is the perfect way to pep up any workspace for 2019.
Colour and branding expert Claire Bond says using colour as a powerful communication tool gives businesses a unique opportunity to inspire their staff and boost productivity and job satisfaction. To start Claire suggests choosing a versatile grey like Plascon’s neutral of the year 2019, Ravine (62),
In addition to Ravine (62) Plascon’s 2019 Colour Forecast features an array of modern greys perfect for the urban work environment. Silver (38) and Bovine (47) are also both great neutrals that create an edgy industrial look when combined with brighter hues such as Yellow Jubilee (Y2-A1-1) and Golf Greens (G4-A1-1).
With a palette pinned down, colour can be used in different ways to create an inspiring space. Claire says calming neutrals work well in communal work areas and executive offices while bright colours can be used in break areas and meeting rooms to stimulate debate. “It’s all about the mood you’re trying to create and what is required from workers in certain areas. Start with a versatile neutral that combines with a brand’s colours and you are well on your way to creating a productive and happy space where workers will thrive,” she concludes.
as a base colour. “Colourless, leaden grey is a wonderfully stable hue which provides respite from an overstimulated world. Used as a blank canvas, it is useful for most brands as it is the complete neutral that pairs perfectly with just about any colour. Using Plascon’s Cashmere on interior surfaces will ensure a luxurious matte finish that is resistant to wear and tear and completes the look,” she states.
Lacking the energy of red, yellow, blue and all the other vibrant colours in the wheel, grey is strictly emotionless. On its own, it could be considered dull but, according to Claire, it is grey’s very nature that makes it such a popular neutral in any space and why it is a good colour for companies to use as a base in their offices.
"Pairing up grey with other colours is a cinch. For warmer hues partner it with millennial pinks and pastels. Cooler greys can be paired with bright whites or bold reds like Burnt “Horizon (R7-B1-1) and blues like Pristine Blue (B4-A1-1) from Plascon’s 2019 Colour Forecast"
