Each year, color and design experts around the world predict certain colors that they believe will shape design in the coming year.
The most notable of these forecasts often come from the world's largest paint manufacturers. With 2023 just around the corner, here's an overview of what each of the major paint manufacturers has announced as their 2023 Color of the Year.
2023 Color of the Year: PPG Paints
PPG Paints announced their 2023 color of the year as Vining Ivy - an enchanting deep aqua. Vining Ivy represents both contemporary and traditional styles that perfectly marry a touch of the past and a taste of the future.
Along with Vining Ivy, PPG Paints also announced their 2023 color palette in three trends - Serenity, Origin, and Duality.
Serenity is a design theme that reflects our relationship with ourselves while combining the feeling of tranquility and quietness. Among this color palette are Gypsum, Beach Vibes, and Keepsakes.
Origin can be best described as being "one with nature." It comes with an aesthetic approach where nature determines the architectural lines and boundaries. Cool Clay, Mostly Metal, and Pine Forest are all featured within this design palette.
Duality celebrates the dynamics of our relationships with each other. It was inspired by Art Deco, with a contemporary twist. Included in this color palette are Crystal Oasis, Georgian Leather, and Lilac Breeze.
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Vining Ivy |
Keepsakes |
Mostly Metal |
Crystal Oasis |
Georgian Leather |
2023 Color of the Year: BEHR
BEHR Paint's named their 2023 color of the year Blank Canvas, a hopeful but welcoming warm white with limitless possibilities to help transform any vision into a reality.
Helping it to easily harmonize with other hues, Blank Canvas will bring soothing, tranquil energy to your space. One of the great benefits of Blank Canvas is that it will truly go with everything.
BEHR Paint's also announced their Designer Collection - a tried and true designer-approved palette of their top 30 whites and neutral accent colors. This soothing collection includes ULTRA PURE WHITE®, Swiss Coffee, Classic Silver, Linen White, and Vine Leaf.
BEHR also announced its 2023 Color Trends Palette, a bold but calming palette to help energize and boost the overall well-being of any space. Aubergine, Vermilion, Hybrid, and Smokey Pink are all featured in the BEHR 2023 Color Trends Palette.
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Blank Canvas |
Classic Silver |
Vine Leaf |
Aubergine |
Smokey Pink |
2023 Color of the Year: Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams announced their color of the year as Redend Point, a warm and earthy hue. Sherwin-Williams describes this color as minimal, yet cozy, creating a comforting backdrop for the moments that matter.
Sherwin-Williams also introduced Terra, the 2023 Colormix forecast composed of 40 trend colors across 4 palettes.
- Biome: As the abundant earth provides, this palette seeks perfect balance within the ecosystem. Some colors include Threshold Taupe, Evergreen Fog, Mount Etna, and Antler Velvet.
- Lore: This palette helps you reconnect with an intricate mix of ancient reds, powdery pastels, and a bevy of bejeweled tones. Some of these colors include Studio Mauve, Serape, Nugget, and Carnelian.
- Nexus: The Nexus palette gives a sense of healing, a realm where the energy we give is returned to us. A range of colors in this palette includes Likeable Sand, Lei Flower, Kestrel White, and Cool Beige.
- Origin: Creating vibrancy and joy in the moment, this palette gives you the chance to recharge with free-spirited brights, magnetic deeps, and restful neutrals. A collection of the colors in this palette includes Goldfinch, Peppery, Kale Green, and Indigo.
Redend Point |
Evergreen Fog |
Carnelian |
Lei Flower |
Indigo |
2023 Color of the Year: Benjamin Moore
Debuted as a vivacious mix of red and orange, Raspberry Blush was chosen as Benjamin Moore's 2023 Color of the Year. Benjamin Moore describes the color as being bold, bolder, and boldest.
Raspberry Blush is one of 8 colors in this year's palette which includes Conch Shell, Cinnamon, Wenge, Savannah Green, New Age, Starry Night Blue, and North Sea Green.
Along with their trends palette, Benjamin Moore released a Neutral Pairings palette that features both warm and cool hues which include Etiquette, White Heron, Gray Owl, and Onyx.
Raspberry Blush |
Conch Shell |
Cinnamon |
Wenge |
North Sea Green |
2023 Aims for Warm Neutrals and Sunny Shades
Warm neutrals and earth tones can inspire us to slow down in our homes and seek out more comfort and peace, while on the other side of the spectrum, bold, sunny shades can allow us to incorporate more joy into our daily routines.
What do you think of these choices for the color of the year? Let us know in the comments.
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