Color

Watch Word Warmth

All the major paint manufacturers annually announce their “Color of the Year” and then create a sub palette of hues that complement that color. Pantone, the color industry expert, does this as well. Rarely, do these color profiles mirror images of each other, but there is some overlap. Pantone announced a splashy, fun color, Viva Magenta, 18-1750, as this year’s must-use hue. While Sherwin-Williams is all-in with Redend Point, SW 908, a much dustier, earthier version of red, trending toward the pinkish, mauve side.

Making the scene on the color wheel at High Point Market for spring 2023, were shades of black, blue, and green. Retreating from seasons of minimalist whites and grays, experts are definitely seeing a push toward more color, overall. Natural greens remain extremely popular with warm, mossy greens, pistachio hues, and blue-greens taking center stage.

How to Use It In Your Space

In softer furnishings, the colors are especially warm with shades of the spice rack evoking rustic tones of cumin, rich reds, burgundy, and mustardy golds.

While the bold may use an intense color like Viva Magenta on an accent wall, it can also play a special role used more subtly in fabrics and wall coverings. Spoonflower’s collab with Pantone this year brings this concept to life by using Viva Magenta as the basis for a pattern, such as on this pillow cover, or even just a splash or pop to a whimsical wall covering.