Cold, soulless gray is out, and warm, earthy organic shades are in. In December 2023, 63% of Apartment Therapy’s surveyed interior designers anticipated English country as an emerging design trend, and they were right. Sherwin Williams’ promotion of “The Loneliest Color,” Kingdom Gold SW 6698 focuses on a bold, earthy statement shade.
A color like this introduces drama and elegance while infusing warmth and decadence. In recent years, colors of the year included vibrant tones meant to contrast and complement previous years’ top picks, like 2021’s Ultimate Grey. Pantone’s most recent pick, Peach Fuzz, emphasizes a similar focus on biophilic design.
Accent colors add personality to any home. They work well for bold choices or decorative accents. Designer Dapper Dan, who was named Sherwin William’s creative director for its Loneliest Color campaign, explains that colors like Kingdom Gold, “champion our creative potential and radiate joy.
” Although Kingdom Gold isn’t the color of the year, its lack of popularity isn’t a bad thing. With the right color palette and vision, it could take claim in the same room as Peach Fuzz. Muted golds and pale pinks are warmer tones and can mesh well together.
With The Loneliest Color, creatives like Dapper Dan hope, “People find the confidence to show the world their true colors. Be unapologetic about their style and design choices. The time to celebrate the overlooked and rediscover the beauty of color is now.
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