The reaction to Benjamin Moore’s 2017 Color of the Year has been a bit of surprise and delight. Shadow 2117-30 is a deep, dark, subtle mixture of charcoal and purple. House Beautiful called it “anything but neutral,” and Architectural Digest discussed the versatility of the “moody, amethyst hue.” “I love it. It’s sophisticated, warm, and fresh. I...Read More

Call it an early Christmas present, or call it confusing. Either way, Pantone gave us two Colors of the Year for the first time ever with the announcement that Rose Quartz and Serenity would share the spotlight as the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year. Some critics compared the two hues to the traditional pastels...Read More

Sometimes, Benjamin Moore goes with a “lighter  touch” in its annual Color Trend Forecast. Like last year, when Guilford Green was the 2015 Color of the Year.  Or 2014, when they went with a light blue, Breath of Fresh Air. But this year, it’s simply white. Or “Simply White OC – 117” to be exact.Read More

The color experts at Benjamin Moore have made their selection for the 2013 color of the year. And the winner is….. … … … Lemon Sorbet 2019-60 The palette is shifting from super saturated and strong hues to softer, lighter pastel shades. It’s the perfect partner for the emerging palette of freshened, polished pastels that...Read More

What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening. Why should you want to know? Don’t you mind about the future? Don’t you try to think ahead? Save tomorrow for tomorrow; Think about today instead. I have been waiting in anticipation for the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year 2011. I sometimes think I’m silly to...Read More