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Colors of the Month 2020

December 2020

December COLOR OF THE MONTH
1152 Berry Patch

Rise above the overwhelm with playful colors that beckon you over to the lighter side of life. Bolder hues encourage you to have fun, share a few laughs among family and friends, and enjoy the many carefree moments that can reinvigorate your zest for life.
 

Harmonizing Hues: 0605 Capri Isle; 0604 Blue Skies Today; 1146 Morning Shine.

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November 2020

November COLOR OF THE MONTH
0139 Souffle

A neutral that effortlessly floats between feeling warm and cool, depending on the other colors in the space. Warm up the room with colors plucked from a tree at the peak of autumn. Or dip into blue, aqua, and green to create a cool, relaxing lakeside vibe.
 

Harmonizing Hues: 0983 Japonica; 0703 Mountain Meadow; 0933 Sassy Yellow.

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October 2020

October COLOR OF THE MONTH
0864 Lioness

You can push beyond boundaries, defy definitions, and accept your imperfections, yet you still want to be accepted by others. Embracing this dichotomy can inspire you to use an adventurous mix of muted colors and vibrant hues with bold patterns and textures.
 

Harmonizing Hues: 0888 Golden Weave; 0568 Cloudy Today; 0921 Waxen Moon.

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September 2020

September COLOR OF THE MONTH
0050 Simmering Ridge

You home is a canvas to stimulate your creativity and express your personality. Choose a simple style or go for a “more is more” mix of color, pattern and texture. Let your style shine through in the way you edit each of your Instagram-worthy spaces. 
 

Harmonizing Hues: 1027 Abstract White; 0546 Paternoster; 1095 Empower 

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August 2020

August COLOR OF THE MONTH
1319 Overlook 

You can go fearlessly over to the darker side of the palette with gray but keep the look approachable by choosing a shade that edges towards blue. Pair with natural materials, metallics, or textured finishes, lots of white, and accents in veggie-inspired bright hues.
 

Harmonizing Hues: 1068 Best of the Brunch; 1265 White Shoulders; 0862 Yellow Trumpet

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July 2020

July COLOR OF THE MONTH
0022 Barely White
Ready to make a statement without leaving your color comfort zone? Slather white over walls, trim, everywhere! Keep your room interesting with two shades of white or by mixing finishes. Add neutrals and at least one significant piece in an eye-catching color.

Harmonizing Hues: 0676 Job’s Tears; 0224 Pebblebrook; 0522 Octavius.

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June 2020

June COLOR OF THE MONTH
0591 Blue Jacket
When you want to go beyond neutrals in your decor, choose blue, a color as familiar and comfortable as a pair of jeans. It is a color that you can trust and deep blue pairs equally well with luxurious materials, rustic finishes, traditional decor or modern styles.

Harmonizing Hues: 0507 Deep Lagoon; 1020 Rapture’s Light; 1024 Pumpkin Hue.

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May 2020

May COLOR OF THE MONTH
0867 Egg Noodle
Our lives are everchanging and less formal than in times past. Embrace a more casual style and experiment with new ideas or eclectic accessories. Then dip into the brighter side of the palette to create energetic color schemes and clever color combinations.

Harmonizing Hues: 0521 Dolphin Dream; 0686 Outerspace; 0654 Peninsula.

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April 2020

April COLOR OF THE MONTH
0663 Falling Tears
Taking cues from what researchers have learned about how color, light, and textures stimulate our senses, design can support your wellbeing. Use gentle hues, soft materials, and lighting to nurture your spirit, comfort your body, and quiet your mind.

Harmonizing Hues: 1006 Turkscap; 0666 Trisha’s Eyes; 0011 Sugar Dust.

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March 2020

March COLOR OF THE MONTH
0453  Big Fish
When your focus turns to what is essential and meaningful in life, surrounding yourself with earthen hues can encourage you to live lightly, be positive, and embrace every experience. Use a true-to-you color like green with neutrals and natural materials.

Harmonizing Hues: 0243 Frozen Custard; 0017 Luna Moon; 0487 Deep Space.

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February 2020

February COLOR OF THE MONTH
1076  Baby Blossom
People of all ages seek spaces where they can be themselves to do, dream, and decompress, a place that nurtures a desire to be the best they can be. Soothing colors like pink or peach paired with soft textures, inspire the calm that blooms into creativity.

Harmonizing Hues: 0160 Kingdom’s Keys; 1078 Aromatic Breeze; 0003 Nilla Vanilla.

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January 2020

January COLOR OF THE MONTH
0566 Sheepskin
For years, color trends shifted between brown and gray. Now, you don’t have to choose and can freely use brown, gray, or both together. For your lighter neutrals, go white, offwhite, or with shades of taupe or greige that harmonize well with both brown and gray.

Harmonizing Hues: 0574 Shark Fin; 0019 Mystic Fog; 0408 Rediscover.

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Colors of the Month 2019

December 2019

December COLOR OF THE MONTH
0627  Into the Stratosphere
The blue hour is the period of twilight just before the darkness of night when everything turns a seductive blue giving the world a sense of harmony. Surround yourself with deep blue to bring your world into balance at the end of each day.

Harmonizing Hues: Sparkling Champagne 0201; Blue Pot 0624; Thistle Gray 0197.

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November 2019

November COLOR OF THE MONTH
0109 Kung Fu 
Don’t neglect a nook or utility space. Instead, get creative with color. Choose a favorite hue or carry an accent color from an adjoining room onto the walls. Then keep the accessories simple to give a once-forgotten space a strong presence.

Harmonizing Hues: White Kitten 0022; Coastal Fog 0213; Green Glass 0751.

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October 2019

October COLOR OF THE MONTH
0572 Power Lunch 
Versatile gray acts as a connector for harmonizing a mix of colors and materials. With its ability to blend seamlessly with all colors, pale gray can work well as a backdrop for showcasing any style. It is a sophisticated alternative to white for open spaces.

Harmonizing Hues: Frozen Custard 0243; Greystoke 0575; November Storms 0543.

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September 2019

September COLOR OF THE MONTH
0806 Sweet Angelica 
As sunny yellow mellows into the glow of late afternoon, it invites you to take a moment to reflect on the day. Let this same renewing energy flow into your home by covering your walls with a soft, golden hue. Pair the color with greenery and rich wood tones.

Harmonizing Hues: Perky Tint 0803; Footie Pajamas 0792; Blue Jacket 0591.

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August 2019

August COLOR OF THE MONTH
0689 Atmosphere
If your color comfort zone rarely extends beyond beige, give turquoise a chance to entice you out further along the spectrum. Add this warm blue in accessories or on an accent wall but don’t be surprised when you crave more of this gem of a color.

Harmonizing Hues: Golden Weave 0888; Silence Is Golden 0891; Hint of Vanilla 0001.

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July 2019

July COLOR OF THE MONTH
1265 White Shoulders
White is like a clean slate – simple, crisp, and full of potential. If you fear that white will feel too stark or cold, choose a white with a warm or rosy undertone like White Shoulders 1265. Your space will feel light and airy, and that touch of warmth will keep it comfortable and inviting.

Harmonizing Hues: Smoky Tone 0541; Cystern 0511; Queen of the Night 0655.

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June 2019

June COLOR OF THE MONTH
1244 White Bud
Give a white space a contemporary update by adding a hint of lavender to the paint on the walls. It is pale, peaceful and unexpected. Pair with sleek silver gray, warm golden metal or wood, and white. Bring in black or eggplant for contrast.

Harmonizing Hues: Diamond Stud 0516; What Inheritance? 0293; Shell Tint 0023.

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May 2019

May COLOR OF THE MONTH
0448- Ice Flow
Sometimes soft green other times gray, this color like a chameleon, can adapt to any space and work with many colors. For accents, up the energy with orange, get moody with deep green, and keep it calm with mid-tone green or use all three.

Harmonizing hues: Deep Space 0487; Perennial Garden 0759; Jack-O-Lantern 1038.

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April 2019

April COLOR OF THE MONTH
1144 – Temptress
Are you just getting started living in your own home? Color is a fabulous way to make a room with sparse furnishings feel complete. Pair bold pink, sunny yellow or soft blue with warm gray to instantly infuse your space with a color that matches your personality.

Harmonizing hues: Elk Skin 0565; Mellow Blue 0468; Turning Leaf 0741.

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March 2019

March COLOR OF THE MONTH
0533 – Techile
Accessorizing gray with handmade objects and contemporary style keeps it dynamic, rather than dull. Using a color palette of mostly warm neutrals makes your space cozy while mixing the same gray with cool neutrals gives you a fresh modern feeling.

Harmonizing hues: Russeau Gold 0889, White Kitten 0022, Dark River 0494.

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February 2019

February COLOR OF THE MONTH
0992 – Touch of Topaz
The underlying glow of this color radiates warmth and happiness. It is a color that is quietly optimistic and uplifting. Combine with other warm, cheery hues, natural woods, and bright white to motivate you to look at the bright side of life.

Harmonizing hues: Mellow Glow 1023, Rapture’s Light 1020, Bunny Fluff 1107.

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January 2019

January COLOR OF THE MONTH
0495 – Breakwaters
Radiant light blue feels clean and fresh in the kitchen. Keep the feeling going with creamy white cabinets, dark countertop, and stainless steel appliances. Adding a contrasting color on the island highlights the spot where friends and family congregate.

Harmonizing hues: Sugar Dust 0011, Atmosphere 0689, Calm Interlude 0501.

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Colors of the Month 2018

December 2018

December COLOR OF THE MONTH
0988 – Mom’s Apple Pie
Warm, honest, authentic. A color that is fresh yet feels as familiar as your favorite pair of comfy slippers. This versatile color can sit alongside bolder hues, blend beautifully with creamy neutrals or stand strong with black and white. Accessorize with tactile surfaces like wood, leather and wool.

Harmonizing hues: Wonder Land 0498, Touch of Sun 0852, Spiced Carrot 0052.

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November 2018

November COLOR OF THE MONTH
1314 – Desired Dawn
When you want more color than a light neutral but not too much more, this soft gray blended with a dollop of lavender can be just right. Play with light and texture to add dimension. Its a perfect background for an eclectic mix of furnishing and unexpected color combinations.

Harmonizing hues: Blue Pot 0624, White Kitten 0022, Beacon Fog 0490.

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October 2018

October COLOR OF THE MONTH
0144 – Film Noir
Some say brown is back. We say it never left, It simply stayed in the shadows knowing our love affair with gray wouldn’t last forever. Brown was right. Renew your fondness for this classic color by filling a room with richness, adding depth with an accent wall or painting a dark backdrop for your favorite objects.

Harmonizing hues: First Lady 1060, Blessed Blue 0667, Awakening 0560.

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September 2018

September COLOR OF THE MONTH
0006 – Little Dove
If you want a color that can stand on its own in one room and mingle with several colors in another, you can stop looking. This soft greige can make a statement or be the foundation for a plethora of schemes. Pairs with everything from plush fabrics to vintage finds or fresh modern furnishings. 

Harmonizing hues:  Breath-Taking View 0632, French Pear 0415, Vegetarian 0430.

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August 2018

August COLOR OF THE MONTH
0833 – Scene Stealer
Hip and arty, yellow is the signature color of Generation Z. It first emerged as part of a youthful art movement and is poised to brighten all of our lives just like a beam of sunshine. Use this joyful color to add freshness and light as the main color or as a happy accent to update your current scheme.

Harmonizing hues: Jet Gray 0548, Dove’s Wing 0537, Orchid Fragrance 1287.

 

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July 2018

July COLOR OF THE MONTH
0197 – Thistle Gray
Balanced and adaptable, this organic, stone color complements many other hues. Try tinted whites and soft neutrals to earthy colors and bright jewel tones. Keep it natural with casual fabrics and furnishings. Dress it up with glass, metal and mirrors. Keep in mind this warm and inviting neutral has a pink undertone.

Harmonizing hues:  Autumn Child 0909, Essentially Bright 0959, Capri Isle 0605

 

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June 2018

June COLOR OF THE MONTH
1218 – Odyssey Lilac
If you think you would never use lilac in your home, this is the color that could change your mind. Its understated sophistication is perfect for making a quiet statement or adding a touch of color to a neutral scheme. Accent with warm woods, pottery, and items in matte silver, bronze, or burnished copper.

Harmonizing hues: Vivid Vision 1227, Beryl Pearl 0509, Sparrow 0554.

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May 2018

May COLOR OF THE MONTH
0647 – Zenith
Immerse yourself in the depths of this rich blue and let your dreams unfold. This color invites you to expand your thinking and stretch beyond the highest goals you have set for yourself in the past. Reach for the stars while keeping one foot on the ground by adding earthy green, tan, or brown.

Harmonizing hues:  Motherland 0793, Shell Tint 0023, Midnight Magic 0508

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April 2018

April COLOR OF THE MONTH
0425 – Pale Green Tea
Time spent outdoors can relax, renew, and revive your spirit. Evoke those same feelings by surrounding yourself with the color green and live plants. With this soul-soothing hue in your home you can relax into the peacefulness of nature. Harmonizing hues: Sea Foam Mist 0642, Falling Tears 0663, Silverado Ranch 0421.

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March 2018

March COLOR OF THE MONTH
1027 – Abstract White
Don’t let the name fool you. This is a fresh neutral with a touch of warmth that can take on any personality you want to give it. Get creative with a few of your favorite colors from across the spectrum or go low key with a palette of color-kissed neutrals. Harmonizing hues: Young Colt 0198, Rich Glow 0952, Bowling Green 0437.

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February 2018

February COLOR OF THE MONTH
0054 – Wink Pink
In shades from barely-there blush to rosy peach, millennials have transformed pink from a girlie-girl color to a hip gender-neutral hue that is much more versatile than a true pastel. Add shimmer with glass, metallic finishes and silky fabrics. Harmonizing hues: Child of Heaven 0004, Always Neutral 0559, Corazon 0073.

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January 2018

January COLOR OF THE MONTH
0614 – Simple Serenity
Soft blue adds brightness to a neutral palette and creates a relaxing nordic-inspired space. Create coziness with pale wood, raw metal, plants and natural fabrics. Gray, white and black keep it minimalistic. An accent color or two up the energy. Harmonizing hues: Cauliflower Cream 0880, Plume Grass 0414, Queen of the Night 0655.

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